The Complete Wineskin

This book offers an eye opening view of the restructuring of the Church. Bottom line: it makes a lot of sense. Understanding our callings and where they fit into the big picture is essential if we are to make an impact on the world around us. This book offers a biblical solution to many of the problems churches face without attacking those that are in leadership. Leaders of the Church and lay-people alike need to read and reread this book.

The Complete Wineskin has truly changed my life. I have realized now why I could never settle in a church and why I would get so upset about the way things were ran. I have an anointing on my life and this book has answered questions that I've had since childhood. I am excited about what God is doing within the body of Christ and more so that he has chosen me and others to lead the way for which I am honored. Anyone who has ever felt the pull of the Holy Spirit to do and be more than what they are I challenge you to read this book it IS life changing.

This book takes religion out of the church structure (As God intended it). Groups of beleivers meeting and organizing this way are having revival. God made it simple, men made it hard. Mr. Eberle brings common sense back to the church in a simple and easy to read format.

Eberle presents an overview of the five gifts listed in Ephesians 4:11-12 and refers to them as "ministry gifts". He holds that there are only two offices in the church: i.e., elder and deacon. Those who function in ministry gifts comprise the eldership of the church. The author encourages a revolutionary rethinking of church structure to make room for the five-fold ministry. The book is potentially liberating for "pastors" who do not feel that their strength is in the ministry gift of pastoring. This paradigm makes room for those senior church leaders whose strength may actually be in the other four ministry gifts.

Harold Eberle annihilates the status quo and explores the reasons why so many feel "discontent" in the church today. His explanation? The church is spiritually out of order and structured in a way that is ineffective for a New Testament people. But what does "out of order" mean? Harold explains, he also explores the high calling that God has placed on the Body of Christ and the reformation of mind, body and spirit that He seeks to implement. Yet, according to Harold, so much of what goes on in church government, both spiritual and physical, acts as a limiting agent that stifles Gods creative energy that He is birthing in the hearts of His people. Have you ever felt discontent with church even though you are head over heels in love with Christ? Have you ever wondered if there was something wrong with you for thinking "outside of the box" or felt guilty for wanting more? Have you ever been told that you are too much of an idealist and that you need to be more of a realist? If so, I highly recommend you check out The Complete Wineskin. Harold writes in a profoundly simple way that will have you looking up from the pages and crying out for God. Harold biblically explores and lays the foundation for the deeper things that you are feeling in your spirit. Try it out and test his words, you will see. The Complete Wineskin rocks!