Section 1 : Grasping the core issues
An awesome church
Jesus launches His body
Living out our unity : koinonia
Relationships : how deep?
Section 2 : 7 Pictures of the Church
Pictures : the body of Christ
Pictures : God's army
Pictures : God's building
Pictures : God's family
Pictures : God's field
Pictures : Jesus' bride
Pictures : God's flock
Section 3 : Lessons from stories and letters
Of wine and wineskins
The New Testament pattern of ministry
Equipping God's people
The New Testament pattern of worship
The ministry of the Word
Other lessons on leadership
Outreach in the church
Church finance
Church discipline
Student ministry
Ministry to the poor
Missions
Section 4 : Practical ideas for change
Pastors or elders seeking change
Home group leaders and average members seeking change
Planting a new church
The key to a quality church