I loved this book on making sure the church feels like home! The theology of the church as a family is one that often gets overlooked in church growth talks - but is such an important one. The author offers very practical advice on creating a church environment that has a sense of home, and his chapters on Ruth and Philemon as a biblical basis for church as family are exceptional. I recommend this book to all pastors and church leaders - it is a challenging and refreshing perspective.

This isn't the sort of book I normally read, nor am I a part of the target audience. Still, I found a lot of value in this book. The exploration of the role of the church in the life of the individual has some more universal application. And it's very accessible. Eclov challenges the status quo and supports his view with biblical and historical evidence, referencing other respected Biblical scholars.