What Church Folk Want: Conversations On Becoming A Flourishing Church - Paperback

by Michelle Jefferson Atkins (Author), DiAnn Dawson (Author), Gerri Barnes (Author)

"In a country where the voice and passions of the people are strategically being silenced, a door has opened through What Church Folk Want. Real talk, relevant responses and a subject matter (the church) where views and voices should never be silenced! Kudos to the authors for opening, closed doors!"

Paula H. Mathis, Author, Poet and Evangelist

Lost in the Storm...Found in the Rainbow

"If you have ever had doubts about your faith or wondered whether the "Black Church" still has relevance, this is a MUST READ! You will discover more about YOURSELF as you read, and you WILL be inspired!"

Rev. Dr. Crystal A. Kuykendall, Esq.

Associate Minister, Shiloh Baptist Church, Washington D.C.

What Church Folk Want includes interview-based stories and real-life scenarios in a people-centered exploration of the soul of the church today-told through testimony, conversation, and the lived experiences of individuals from diverse denominations, backgrounds, and spiritual journeys. It is a profound examination of church dynamics that dispels many myths and reveals that parishioners want a church rooted in love-love in the pulpit, in the pews, and in the community. They want relevance in a noisy world, purpose in their service, and missions that matter. They want to experience the unconditional love of Christ in tangible, healing, and life-giving ways-and pass that legacy on to future generations.