Trellis and the Vine, The

OUT OF PRINT, 3rd Edition available to order here.

A book about the essentials of Christian ministry that is both solidly biblical and radically challenging. Its key idea is that the structures that support Christian ministry (the trellis) very easily swamp the real work of Christian ministry (the vine)— which is one person speaking God’s word to someone else, in dependence upon the Spirit. Christian ministry consists not only in this prayerful proclamation, but in training more and more Christians in the convictions, character and skills that make it possible.

• Revitalizes and radicalizes pastors and lay leaders with a biblical vision of ministry
• Argues clearly from the Bible, and shows the practical implications
• Builds on decades of ministry experience.

222 pages.