Comments on: An Unstoppable Force http://erwinmcmanus.com The official Erwin Raphael McManus website. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:18:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Rich Corkery http://erwinmcmanus.com/unstoppableforce/#comment-12488 Rich Corkery Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:38:38 +0000 http://erwin.localhost/?page_id=9#comment-12488 I initially read this book in 2003. I though some of it was good but did not underline much content. I am now finishing my M.A. in religion from Liberty (3 more weeks). This book was a required text for my church planting class. I have found that with my additional education I now realize why this book has been such an earth shaker! Like Charlie Peacock has said "You can only posses what you experience". This book now has become my most underlined book in the 72 that has been required because of my education. Brother Erwin is a sociological genius! I just could not see the depth of brother Erwin's brilliance until I studied the Bible for the last three years. Now I get it! This book is all about seeing what is and tactfully pointing out the deficits of the modern American church. Any useful critic must provide solutions along with his dissent. Brother Erwin has done this in a way that will allow many people to customize the ideas in the book to suit their particular church needs. There is still an essential philosophical objection that I may have with brother Erwin, however I will keep that to myself. I simply may need to live a few more years before I can ultimately discern whether he or I am right about our unspoken philosophical disagreement. I initially read this book in 2003. I though some of it was good but did not underline much content. I am now finishing my M.A. in religion from Liberty (3 more weeks). This book was a required text for my church planting class. I have found that with my additional education I now realize why this book has been such an earth shaker! Like Charlie Peacock has said “You can only posses what you experience”. This book now has become my most underlined book in the 72 that has been required because of my education. Brother Erwin is a sociological genius! I just could not see the depth of brother Erwin’s brilliance until I studied the Bible for the last three years. Now I get it! This book is all about seeing what is and tactfully pointing out the deficits of the modern American church. Any useful critic must provide solutions along with his dissent. Brother Erwin has done this in a way that will allow many people to customize the ideas in the book to suit their particular church needs. There is still an essential philosophical objection that I may have with brother Erwin, however I will keep that to myself. I simply may need to live a few more years before I can ultimately discern whether he or I am right about our unspoken philosophical disagreement.

]]> By: Best Church Planters Book? « Simply Missional http://erwinmcmanus.com/unstoppableforce/#comment-8505 Best Church Planters Book? « Simply Missional Fri, 03 Aug 2007 19:41:11 +0000 http://erwin.localhost/?page_id=9#comment-8505 [...] Best Church Planters Book? 3 08 2007 Carl over a the Revival Blog asked me what ONE book I would recommend to future church planters. Man, that is such a tough question. So many great reads. But if I had to choose one book to give to a church planter-off the top of my head I would recommend Erwin McManus book An Unstoppable Force. [...] [...] Best Church Planters Book? 3 08 2007 Carl over a the Revival Blog asked me what ONE book I would recommend to future church planters. Man, that is such a tough question. So many great reads. But if I had to choose one book to give to a church planter-off the top of my head I would recommend Erwin McManus book An Unstoppable Force. [...]

]]> By: alan http://erwinmcmanus.com/unstoppableforce/#comment-5801 alan Wed, 23 May 2007 00:19:21 +0000 http://erwin.localhost/?page_id=9#comment-5801 Dear Jeanette, one location you can find a copy of the book is on the Awaken Resources website: www.awaken.org/resources I am sure the book is also available in other outlets also. Dear Jeanette,
one location you can find a copy of the book is on the Awaken Resources website:

http://www.awaken.org/resources

I am sure the book is also available in other outlets also.

]]> By: Jeanette McMahon http://erwinmcmanus.com/unstoppableforce/#comment-5799 Jeanette McMahon Tue, 22 May 2007 21:03:08 +0000 http://erwin.localhost/?page_id=9#comment-5799 I would like to order "An Unstoppable Force by Erwin Raphael McManus referred by my Pastor please. How do I get it? Thanks, I would like to order “An Unstoppable Force by Erwin Raphael McManus referred by my Pastor please. How do I get it?
Thanks,

]]> By: the BRYANT BLOG » Blog Archive » Origins-Session Two http://erwinmcmanus.com/unstoppableforce/#comment-5129 the BRYANT BLOG » Blog Archive » Origins-Session Two Tue, 01 May 2007 18:22:43 +0000 http://erwin.localhost/?page_id=9#comment-5129 [...] Erwin unwrapped the context of his book An Unstoppable Force. With so many of the churches across the planet shrinking and struggling to survive, much less reach people, this book is a must-read. When I read it years ago, I found myself challenged on every page. In his talk, Erwin reminded us that “true biblical community is focused outward, meeting the needs of the oppressed, the spiritually-seeking, and those in need.” [...] [...] Erwin unwrapped the context of his book An Unstoppable Force. With so many of the churches across the planet shrinking and struggling to survive, much less reach people, this book is a must-read. When I read it years ago, I found myself challenged on every page. In his talk, Erwin reminded us that “true biblical community is focused outward, meeting the needs of the oppressed, the spiritually-seeking, and those in need.” [...]

]]> By: Notes from the Trail » The Bible Belt Has Fallen Off http://erwinmcmanus.com/unstoppableforce/#comment-4825 Notes from the Trail » The Bible Belt Has Fallen Off Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:35:17 +0000 http://erwin.localhost/?page_id=9#comment-4825 [...] Unstoppable Force, Erwin Mcmanus [...] [...] Unstoppable Force, Erwin Mcmanus [...]

]]> By: WOrku Geremew http://erwinmcmanus.com/unstoppableforce/#comment-870 WOrku Geremew Thu, 23 Nov 2006 21:26:39 +0000 http://erwin.localhost/?page_id=9#comment-870 Dear pastor Raphel thanks for the real life lessons that God has used to mend my broken heart and to fill my empty hand as I am getting ready to start anew ministry that includes church planting that is diverse in nature here in Saint Louis MO. Dear pastor Raphel thanks for the real life lessons that God has used to mend my broken heart and to fill my empty hand as I am getting ready to start anew ministry that includes church planting that is diverse in nature here in Saint Louis MO.

]]> By: Culture http://erwinmcmanus.com/unstoppableforce/#comment-776 Culture Tue, 14 Nov 2006 02:22:51 +0000 http://erwin.localhost/?page_id=9#comment-776 <strong>Dave</strong> Interesting topic... I'm working in this industry myself and I don't agree about this in 100%, but I added your page to my bookmarks and hope to see more interesting articles in the future Dave

Interesting topic… I’m working in this industry myself and I don’t agree about this in 100%, but I added your page to my bookmarks and hope to see more interesting articles in the future

]]> By: TUNDE ALAO http://erwinmcmanus.com/unstoppableforce/#comment-408 TUNDE ALAO Sun, 27 Aug 2006 19:30:27 +0000 http://erwin.localhost/?page_id=9#comment-408 i hae read this book, i hae bought an extra copy indeed as a Youth leader in the Lagos Baptist Conference of Nigeria it is a real eye opener TO SAY THE LEAST IT IS A TRULY GOD INSPIRED. I hae been richlt blessed by it May the LORD continually use you for the development of his vineyard i hae read this book, i hae bought an extra copy
indeed as a Youth leader in the Lagos Baptist Conference of Nigeria it is a real eye opener
TO SAY THE LEAST IT IS A TRULY GOD INSPIRED.
I hae been richlt blessed by it
May the LORD continually use you for the development of his vineyard

]]> By: Phillip http://erwinmcmanus.com/unstoppableforce/#comment-397 Phillip Thu, 03 Aug 2006 19:05:55 +0000 http://erwin.localhost/?page_id=9#comment-397 I tend to read a bit too critically, but this book has little to do with the Jesus and what He taught. It is Eastern religion and philosophy mixed with Christianity. If you don’t really understand the Bible, then I can see where you could get caught up in this though. It IS written well and artificially sweet and intoxicating in a sense – sorta like saccharin tossed onto a strawberry. The other reason to read it: You want to build a church at all costs and don’t care about truth. I tend to read a bit too critically, but this book has little to do with the Jesus and what He taught. It is Eastern religion and philosophy mixed with Christianity. If you don’t really understand the Bible, then I can see where you could get caught up in this though. It IS written well and artificially sweet and intoxicating in a sense – sorta like saccharin tossed onto a strawberry.

The other reason to read it: You want to build a church at all costs and don’t care about truth.

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