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    The Unfinished Church: God's Broken and Redeemed Work-in-Progress
    The Unfinished Church: God's Broken and Redeemed Work-in-Progress
    The Unfinished Church: God's Broken and Redeemed Work-in-Progress
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    The Unfinished Church: God's Broken and Redeemed Work-in-Progress

    By Rob Bentz

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    "I love Jesus but hate the church."
    We hear this kind of talk all the time, but what if it's profoundly mistaken? Rob Bentz challenges readers to rethink this popular—yet ultimately harmful—mentality.
    Drawing on his experience as a pastor, Bentz helps those disenchanted with the church to rediscover its importance for the Christian life by examining the biblical, theological, and historical reasons why Christ's followers should embrace gospel-centered community—even when it's hard.
    Honest yet hopeful, The Unfinished Church provides an encouraging look at God's ultimate building project: his church.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCrossway Books
    Release dateMay 31, 2014
    ISBN9781433540097
    The Unfinished Church: God's Broken and Redeemed Work-in-Progress
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    Rob Bentz

    Rob Bentz (MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary) is the lead pastor of Woodside Bible Church in White Lake, Michigan, and has written numerous articles for various ministry websites. He and his wife, Bonnie, have two children and live in Highland, Michigan.

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