The Church Made Whole: Trinity, Union, and the Collaborative Mission of God
About this ebook
In a time when the church often feels divided—by denomination, culture, politics, and mission—many Christians long for a deeper sense of unity but struggle to imagine what it could look like in practice. A Church Made Whole by Brian Sanders, author of Microchurches: A Smaller Way, offers a compelling vision: the unity of the church does not begin with strategy or agreement, but with union with the triune God. When believers rediscover their shared life in the Trinity, they also rediscover their shared life with one another.
Drawing from decades of experience cultivating collaborative networks among churches, nonprofits, and community leaders, Brian Sanders explores how union with the Trinity forms the church for the collaborative mission of God. Combining rich theological insight with practical wisdom from real-world movements and citywide partnerships, A Church Made Whole invites readers to imagine a different future—one where the church moves beyond fragmentation and disunity and works together for the good of the world God loves.
In this book, you will discover:
- Why union with God is the starting point for genuine unity among believers
- A fresh vision for the church as a collaborative ecosystem, not isolated institutions
- Lessons from real networks and movements where churches are working together for their cities
- Practical insights for church leaders seeking to cultivate partnership, trust, and shared mission
In a fractured world and a fragmented church, A Church Made Whole offers a hopeful invitation: as we rediscover our union with the triune God, we can rediscover our unity with one another—and together participate in the collaborative mission of God.
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About the author
Brian Sanders is the founder and former Executive Director of the Underground Network, an international coalition of mission-driven communities, creating ecosystems of faith, creativity, and empowered social enterprise. Brian is currently VP of Community Engagement for the National Christian Foundation Tampa Bay, the Executive Director of the Center for Christian Study at the University of South Florida, and Principal of Blue Aspen Group, specializing in collective impact alliances. As a social entrepreneur, Brian has helped to start hundreds of missional enterprises, including churches, nonprofits, and businesses all over the world. Brian is the author of numerous books, including The Underground Church, Microchurches, and Five Keys to Cross-Organizational Collaboration.
