The Nature of the Church (hardcover)
A Biblical and Historical Study Third Printing, 1996452 pgs. Dr. Earl Radmacher (1931-2014) was President Emeritus of Western Baptist Seminary where he served for thirty-four years as an administrator, professor, and mentor to many students. As an internationally renowned conference speaker, and author of numerous books and articles, he impacted thousands of lives toward a closer walk with God through a fuller knowledge of Him. "If you could have only one book on the church, Radmacher's book would be the book to acquire. Using it with D. Min. students at Dallas Seminary and at Talbot, I found it to be as practical ast it was technical, and as readable as it was exhaustive. Dr. Radmacher writes as a man who has given his adult life to understanding and revitalizing the church, and to preparing students to carry out that vision. This book is also a must for pastors, church staffs, and para-church ministries. With a myriad of confusing voices telling us how to run or grow our churche