"Some books are so simple they are scarcely worth skimming; others are so complex that, unless their subject matter is extraordinarily important, they are not worth the time they demand. But sometimes one finds a book that is simultaneously simple and profound--and this is one of them. In a generation when many people are talking about the importance of Christians living 'in community,' few have unpacked, in biblically faithful and personally penetrating ways, just what that means. Thabiti Anyabwile closes the gap. Read it, think about it, pray over it--and distribute it generously around your congregation." --D. A. Carson, Theologian-at-Large, The Gospel Coalition "This book provides an excellent and much-needed focus on the individual church member.

We can all benefit from this insightful book." --R. C. Sproul, Late Founder, Ligonier Ministries "A faithful pastor is also a good church member. Thabiti Anyabwile is evidence of this truth and thus has written with pastoral insight and personal experience on what it means to be a healthy church member. Any church desiring to strengthen its membership would do well to get this book into the hands of its members. Being a faithful church member in an age of overindulgence and selfish impulses is not easy. Yet, Anyabwile not only reminds us it is possible but also challenges us with the biblical reality that it is necessary.

" --Anthony J. Carter,Lead Pastor, East Point Church, East Point, Georgia "Thabiti Anyabwile's What Is a Healthy Church Member? asks the right questions about the offer of church membership, calling each local body of believers to cultivate and sustain practices of an assembly formed by the gospel. It is a most practical manual, yet it is free from the religious utilitarianism that often marks seeker-oriented works in this genre. Any leadership and laity that would elect to read this book together and embrace its exhortations would find their life as the family of God increasing in its wisdom, power, love, and witness in the world. What a balm we all will find in the words of this book!" --Eric C. Redmond, Professor of Bible, Moody Bible Institute; Associate Pastor of Preaching and Teaching, Calvary Memorial Church, Oak Park, Illinois.