The Core of the Christian Faith
- Christian Living
- Church Leadership & Ministry
- Discipleship & Christian Education
- Publisher: Brazos Press (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2025
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Publisher's Description
Discover a powerful approach to Christian formation and missional livingInternationally renowned author and speaker Michael Goheen offers a roadmap for Christian discipleship in today's complex world. In this accessible and transformative book, Goheen provides church leaders, pastors, and Christians with a comprehensive framework to● reclaim the full power of the gospel,● understand the Bible as a unified narrative of God's redemptive plan,● develop a deep missional identity, and● navigate cultural challenges with biblical wisdom. Drawing from years of speaking and writing experience, Goheen unpacks four critical components of Christian formation that equip believers to stand firm against cultural pressures, embrace their unique role in God's kingdom, and live out a holistic faith. Accompanying videos make this book ideal for group study and personal reflection. Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned Christian, The Core of the Christian Faith will challenge and inspire you to live out your faith with renewed purpose and conviction.
Endorsements (8)
“A must-read for anyone who wants a fresh, relevant, challenging vision for the church today.”
“One of the most down-to-earth, practical guidebooks I have read on how all so-called ordinary Christians can and should be playing their part in God’s mission.”
“A much-needed and well-crafted basic text for the biblical study of the missional church.”
“Michael Goheen’s The Core of the Christian Faith is a rare and essential work that masterfully weaves together missiology, theology, worldview, and ecclesiology to equip the church for its missional calling. It challenges God’s people to bear witness to his kingdom in every sphere of life and culture, inspiring the church to live as a faithful presence in the world God loves and is renewing for his glory. This book’s wide-ranging insights, delivered in an engaging and memorable style, will make this my top recommendation for anyone in our church seeking to integrate their faith into every aspect of their life.”
“Here is the biblical depth needed for the contemporary church’s reflection on and practice of its missional identity.”
“In this book, Mike Goheen distills a lifetime of pastoral and academic wisdom into a compelling vision for the church’s role in God’s redemptive mission. Built around a fourfold core for discipleship—the gospel, the biblical story, the identity of a missional people, and a missionary encounter with culture—it offers a practical and profound framework for faithful living. A timely and Spirit-filled invitation, this work will inspire congregations to embrace their vocation for the sake of the world.”
“A powerful presentation of what it takes for a missional church in the twenty-first century to be ‘a light to the nations.’ Compelling and persuasive!”
“In an age overflowing with discipleship and spiritual-formation resources, Goheen has written a book that stands out as essential for Christians today. By focusing on the heart of the Christian faith, this accessible book offers both clarity and practical guidance on how the church can embody a missional, counter-formative presence in our cultural moment. As I read, my heart was stirred for Christ and my imagination ignited with fresh ways to faithfully participate in God’s mission today.”
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