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Book Review: Jim and Casper Go to Church
By Brandon | May 4, 2008
I read the book Jim and Casper Go to Church this week. Based on the research of Jim Hender (Christian and former pastor) and Matt Casper (a “seasoned atheist”), this book follows their journey as they visit 12 churches across the country. From Saddleback to the Potter’s House, they visit each church’s main service, unannounced, and proceed to rate all aspects of the service from their outsiders perspective. While not a truly accurate judgment of each church’s full ministry, these ratings are simply how the church is perceived by first time visitors.
The book is based on a brilliant concept: market research. If a church claims that “All are Welcome” or that they are “Visitor Friendly,” you need to have constructive criticism. And who better to give tips on the “visitor’s perspective”: a 20+ year Christian on the Elder Board, or an actual visitor? Throughout the whole book, Jim and Casper make the reader evaluate their own church, especially noting how visitors, “seekers” and non-Christians view it. A great book. Rating: 4.5/5
Topics: Book Review, Christianity |
May 13th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Thanks for your kind words and wonderful rating!
Jason Evans (The Drummer’s Church) and I are doing some speaking gigs this summer in SoCal… drop me a line if you think you’d like to set something up.
And thanks again for reading and writing about our book!