Don't Rock the Boat, Capsize It: Loving the Church Too Much to Leave It the Way It Is

Rick will make you think about how you do church in this book. A must read if you are re-evaluating your ministry or if you feel stuck in a rut.

I found this book so refreshing from so much of what is out there. It really gets you thinking outside of the man-made religious box. It is full of a lot of good thoughts to get us out of our "religious rut" Yes, the church as a whole is in a rut! But it lacks in scripture references which is something I like to see in any Christian book. So as a theology book this is not a 5 star book, but to get you thinking, "do I love the church too much to leave it the way it is?" For that, this book serves its purpose and gets my vote as a 4 star book.

Oh to have grown up in a church like Bundschuh pastors! This is a quick and easy read, and honestly was a page-turner for me. The chapters are short and to the point. In each, he tells a story or gives an example where he basically took a case of dynamite and threw it into the heart of the religious system...of all the religious junk we humans tend to hold onto for our comfort and security...that usually distracts us from the very thing we profess to be "all about": Jesus Christ. Buy the book...heck, by a few cases of the book and give it to everyone in your church body...discuss it...grapple with it...is he too extreme? Does what he did bother you? Good! Figure out why...and ask God to continually shake up the religious "stuff" you're holding onto by any means necessary. This book is anything BUT a neat little guide for how to be a more effective, authentic church community. (The LAST thing we need is more of those!) But it's a great discussion starter...it really gets your wheels turning in an extremely healthy way.

this book came to me at the perfect time. i am a part of a church plant in a beach resort area and mike's experience and ideas were extremely helpful. the chapter on "herding cats" was helpful in reshaping my outlook on the average american christian today. i think mike achieved his goal in inspiring us to think outside the box and in getting our creative juices flowing. i recommend this book to anyone in ministry and anyone wishing to get a glimpse into the heart of ministers today who genuinely desire to bring the lost into fellowship with Jesus Chrsit and other believers. Maybe it will inspire some "bench-warmers" to get out of their seats and serve, as well!