Shopping for Church
Peter DeHaan
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Who would have thought finding a church home could be so hard?
Peter and his wife have a strong marriage. But when it comes time to find a new church after they move, their differences couldn’t be more pronounced.
At first, their aim is straightforward. He’ll write a book about the churches they visit. She’ll choose the one they’ll embrace as their new spiritual family.
It sounds like a simple plan, but this Christian couple soon discovers their quest for a home church is far more difficult.
An entertaining, poignant memoir for Christian believers, Shopping for Church will give you fresh insight into the state of today’s churches in an ever-changing world.
This authentic read is part of the Visiting Churches Series by acclaimed Christian author Peter DeHaan. These books take you behind the scenes into congregations that are far different than your own … and some that feel just like the church you grew up in.
If you’re a spiritual lurker curious about what goes on beneath the steeples of America’s churches, a seasoned church member looking for some fresh insight, or a pastor trying to engage newcomers, this book is for you.
Buy Shopping for Church today for an impactful spiritual read that is guaranteed to make you reflect on the places, people, and gatherings we call church.
Duration - 4h 37m.
Author - Peter DeHaan.
Narrator - Digital Voice Maxwell G.
Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2023 Peter DeHaan ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Peter DeHaan
Digital Voice Maxwell G
Visiting Churches Series
Rock Rooster Books
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Who would have thought finding a church home could be so hard? Peter and his wife have a strong marriage. But when it comes time to find a new church after they move, their differences couldn’t be more pronounced. At first, their aim is straightforward. He’ll write a book about the churches they visit. She’ll choose the one they’ll embrace as their new spiritual family. It sounds like a simple plan, but this Christian couple soon discovers their quest for a home church is far more difficult. An entertaining, poignant memoir for Christian believers, Shopping for Church will give you fresh insight into the state of today’s churches in an ever-changing world. This authentic read is part of the Visiting Churches Series by acclaimed Christian author Peter DeHaan. These books take you behind the scenes into congregations that are far different than your own … and some that feel just like the church you grew up in. If you’re a spiritual lurker curious about what goes on beneath the steeples of America’s churches, a seasoned church member looking for some fresh insight, or a pastor trying to engage newcomers, this book is for you. Buy Shopping for Church today for an impactful spiritual read that is guaranteed to make you reflect on the places, people, and gatherings we call church. Duration - 4h 37m. Author - Peter DeHaan. Narrator - Digital Voice Maxwell G. Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025. Copyright - © 2023 Peter DeHaan ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:08
Church Shopping
Duration:00:06:31
The Portable Church: A Different Approach
Duration:00:05:32
The Megachurch: Navigating Big
Duration:00:11:12
The Outlier Congregation: New Approaches for an Old Denomination
Duration:00:06:40
The Rural Church: Country Fresh
Duration:00:10:52
The Kind-of-Traditional Church: Not Sure Why
Duration:00:12:22
The Church with Much to Offer: Intriguing Possibilities
Duration:00:07:39
The Church with the Fundamental Vibe: People Make the Difference
Duration:00:02:14
The Nonconventional Church: Locked Out
Duration:00:03:39
A Second Chance to Make a First Impression: Trying Again
Duration:00:10:17
Experiencing The Church with the Fundamental Vibe: Candy Is Right
Duration:00:07:44
The Strengths and Weaknesses of Big: Returning to The Megachurch
Duration:00:09:02
The Closest Church: Warm Inside
Duration:00:12:15
The Traditional Denominational Church: An Easy No
Duration:00:10:58
The Fundamental Church: Life Groups vs Sunday School
Duration:00:09:25
The Church with a Fresh Spin: Breathing Life into Old Practices
Duration:00:07:21
The Mystery Church: A Marketing Failure
Duration:00:01:35
The Multisite Church: An Innovative Approach
Duration:00:10:54
The Church with Good Music: Waiting for the Service to Start
Duration:00:12:19
The Simulcast Church: Two Options in One Building
Duration:00:08:56
The Church That Meets in a School: Excitement Prevails
Duration:00:08:10
The Friendly Church: Retired and Welcoming
Duration:00:11:36
The Evangelical/Charismatic Church: Confusing Messaging
Duration:00:12:54
Still Good but Falling Short: Returning to The Rural Church
Duration:00:19:13
A Different Experience: Returning to The Church That Meets in a School
Duration:00:16:36
Last One Standing: Returning to The Nonconventional Church
Duration:00:15:42
Plugging In: Connecting at The Nonconventional Church
Duration:00:02:58
The Postcard Church: The Allure of Something Fresh
Duration:00:08:57
Settling In: Embracing The Postcard Church
Duration:00:02:44
Things Change: A Wrinkle at The Postcard Church
Duration:00:02:47
A Change in Plans: Returning to The Church with Much to Offer
Duration:00:03:17
Moving Forward: Embracing The Church with Much to Offer
Duration:00:03:09
About Peter DeHaan
Duration:00:01:22
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:20