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The church is God’s plan–it is meant to reflect Him. But does she? Is there time to change?  We are it, there is no plan B! We must get it right because if we do, the church will turn cities and nations upside down.  

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About The Author

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Andrew Selley is the apostolic leader of Four12 and the lead elder of Joshua Generation Church. Passionate about authentic New Testament Christianity, Andrew has dedicated his life to equipping and restoring the church to reflect Jesus as He intended. In 1999, Andrew and Emma planted JoshGen, now a multisite church, with a desire to see Christianity lived out exactly as written in the Bible. In 2011, Andrew founded Four12, a global partnership of churches committed to working together to Equip, Restore, and Advance the church that Jesus is building. Currently he oversees over 700 churches in 24 nations, uniting hundreds of churches in its mission to restore the church.

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About The Book

This is not a book of new ideas, because the church doesn’t need new ideas. The people of God need restoration, not reinvention; we need to rediscover what was always there. Whether dealing with leadership, accountability or discipline in God’s church, we have been given a blueprint, handed down to us in the Word of God and the example of New Testament churches. If we return to the pattern we have been given, the church will look like it should – a glorious reflection of God’s Kingdom on the earth.

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This book is a reflection of Andrew’s life–marked by a deep love for Jesus and his people. As someone who has worked alongside him for many years, I have seen this firsthand. The truths in this book are neither original nor new, yet they are radical. That’s what makes Andrew’s ideas so powerful—they follow the New Testament’s call for every believer to be an active part of the church, the body of Christ. Reading this will help you understand the glorious wonder of being part of Christ’s body, your vital place in it, and how it is about much more than just showing up.
Michael d’Offay(Joshua Generation Church Elder, Dean of Leap Discipleship Year, Four12 Leadership)
This book describes the biblical pattern of church. It realigns God's people onto His desire of what His church should look like. I have seen the application of these biblical truths being applied to our church, and experienced healthy fruit being produced.
Russell Fraser(Joshua Generation Church Elder, Four12 Leadership)
This book is essential reading for anybody looking to understand how healthy churches should operate. The apostle Paul warned, in his letter to the Corinthian church that we should be careful how we build. This book, covers several key aspects of church life, helps the reader understand what the Lord requires of us if we are to see the church become the beautiful bride He longs for. Profound in its message yet easily accessible for all readers, Andrew Selley demonstrates that all believers have a critical part to play in building healthy churches, and how important it is to build on the right foundation (Christ) using the blueprint He has provided in Scripture.
Mike Davies(Joshua Generation Church, Four12 Leadership)
This is Church unveils the profound impact modern culture has had on the Church’s mission. With steadfast commitment to biblical faithfulness, the author uncovers key truths that reveal how easily the Church can drift from its divine purpose. This is Church serves as a modern lighthouse for biblical Christianity, guiding the Church away from peril and back to the safety of the New Testament’s blueprint.
Euan MacRae(Living Hope Isle of Man, Four12 Leadership)
More Than Sunday: A Church That Changes the World The Church is God’s chosen vehicle of grace—to us and to the world. Get ready to be stirred and challenged as Andrew casts a compelling vision of what the Church could and should be.
Morne van der Walt (Joshua Generation Church)
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