The Spiritual DNA of a Church on Mission: Rediscovering the 1st Century Church for 21st Century Spiritual Awakening

In Spiritual DNA of the Church On Mission, author Bob Burton compares the missional foundation of the early church to human DNA. He argues that understanding the Church's missional DNA is the most effective starting point in engaging your church members on God's mission for the sake of total gospel transformation. Review?Bob Burton has captured the essence of a church on mission. It is not about what the church dreams up to do for God, but what God chooses to do through a local church. I have known Bob for many years and have always appreciated his passion for the Church and God?s plan to use it to transform the world.? -Henry Blackaby, founder, Blackaby Ministries International   ?Some books are written from library knowledge, others from battlefield experience.  Bob Burton combines the strength of both approaches in his helpful book. The footnote citations show his awareness of helpful resources, but his own experience in local church life for decades brings a ministry-tested realism to his writing. I have been encouraged and challenged by this work. You will be as well!?  -Timothy K. Beougher, Billy Graham Professor of Evangelism, associate dean, Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ?The Spiritual DNA of a Church on Mission is not another attempt to work up the church masses to move outside their doors, but a solid biblical plan of action. Every pastor, church planter, and seminary student must get a copy of this book to understand and practice missionary behavior in their life and the life of their church!?   -Jeff Calloway, elder, Bridge Church, Perry, OH   ?The Spiritual DNA of a Church on Mission is a welcome resource for pastors seeking to lead their congregations to accomplish the mission of Jesus to ?seek and to save the lost?. This book has both passion and a plan. The integration of small group study in Acts, prayer strategy, Bible reading plan, sermon helps, and contemporary stories readers fully immerse themselves in the early church in Acts. I wholeheartedly recommend this book for those who want to experience God?s touch upon their church and community.?   -Andre? Dobson, senior pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Alton, IL   ?Burton draws on years of involvement in the church planting movement in North America. He is a seasoned veteran and a walking encyclopedia of knowledge. This book is a must-read to get a good grasp on our genetic roots, and an understanding of how God has wired and embedded his DNA in the 21st century North American church.?   -Sam Douglass, director of unreached, unengaged people groups and new countries, Dynamic Church Planting International    ?Missional drift destroys effectiveness, hurts morale, erodes unity and eventually causes people to question whether an organization even needs to exist. This is the risk so many churches face as they are drawn to ?good? activities that ultimately distract from their primary mission. Burton has put the on-mission church under a microscope, and he unpacks the key elements that must be present if we are to stay on target with the mission Jesus gave.? -Kevin Ezell, president, North American Mission Board  ?The Spiritual DNA of a Church on Mission combines historical data with scriptural counsel and recommended best practices. Bob takes into account the seismic demographic shift in America and gives solid biblical advice that every church needs to hear and heed. Every church leader looking to make an impact on their community needs to read this book.?   -Mark Hearn, pastor, First Baptist Church, Duluth, GA.   ?The Spiritual DNA of a Church on Mission is a must-read for the American pastor and missionary. It is written from conviction and personal experience. You will be blessed!?   -Neal Hughes, director of missions, Montgomery Baptist Association   ?Bob Burton has proven to be a valuable asset in today?s Kingdom work. As a pas