The 21st Century church is pulled in different directions by external and internal pressures. Total Church clearly identifies the foundation of the church and gives practical suggestions for fulfilling the mission of the church.

Chester & Timmis explain that while the gospel must be proclaimed in words, Christian community provides the context in which those words can be properly understood. They encourage Christians to share their whole lives with each other and to offer a place of belonging to unbelievers.

The principles of being word-centred and community-centred are applied to church planting, evangelism, apologetics, social involvement, leadership, discipleship, pastoral care, world mission and notions of success.

Highly recommended read for people involved in church leadership.