Books in the Counterpoints: Church Life series

This careful five-view analysis helps evangelicals understand the Church Growth Movement's strengths and weaknesses and arrive at their own conclusions on issues that affect the future direction of the church.

Christians have long differed with one another on both the meaning and the practice of water baptism. Using the classic Counterpoints forum of presentation-critique-response, this insightful book explores four prominent views of baptism held by different branches of Protestantism: Baptist, Christian Church/Church of Christ, Lutheran, and Reformed.

In the acclaimed Counterpoints series of books contrasting multiple views, this book explores four different models of church government--their history, foundations, and practical implications.

A clear, engaging description of the six most prevalent models of worship in North American churches, presented by advocates for each position. The contributors evaluate each position in order to broaden people's understanding of diverse models and shed light on an emotive issue.