{"product_id":"vibrant-church-updated-daniel-l-akin-9781948022316","title":"Vibrant Church (Updated): Becoming a Healthy Church in the 21st Century","description":"\u003cb\u003eTHE CHURCH HAS MADE ITS MARK ON HISTORY.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAN IT STILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe winds of change are blowing. In this time of massive political and social upheaval, many people are questioning the relevance of established institutions like the church. A t the same time, others are looking to the church in hopes that it holds the life-changing answers they desperately need. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn Vibrant Church Thom Rainer and Daniel Akin objectively examine the church's relevance in the tumultuous 21st century. Combining rigorous biblical scrutiny and practical attention to today's needs, they explore core questions about the church's identity and mission: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust what is the church anyway?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs my church acting like the church?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does a vibrant church make decisions?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes my church have to practice church discipline?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does a vibrant church carry out its main purposes?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat should a vibrant church look like in the 21st century?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eJesus declared, \"I will build My church, and the forces of Hades will not overpower it\" (Matt. 16:18). Two thousand years later, the church still stands on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ. Discover how your church can be what Jesus intended it to be. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eROCK-SOLID. DYNAMIC. RELEVANT. VIBRANT.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Daniel L. Akin,Thom S. Rainer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1948022311\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781948022316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rainer Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.37d","brand":"Daniel L. Akin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48460320243967,"sku":"9781948022316","price":22.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3ba3d8d1-eb07-44f5-b2ca-4554780422d2.jpg?v=1777413976","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/vibrant-church-updated-daniel-l-akin-9781948022316","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}