unstoppable church: embracing god’s development plan

Hugh Osgood invites readers to reimagine their role within the Church. Osgood challenges the conventional perception of ministry and explores a profound idea: What if God’s calling is not about speaking to thousands but ministering to one person at a time? In this thought-provoking journey, Osgood navigates the dichotomy between aspiring for a grand platform and the significance of individual callings. Drawing from biblical narratives, particularly the momentous Pentecost, he emphasizes how every believer can hear God’s call to discipleship as distinctly as the first twelve apostles did. The book reframes the essence of discipleship, illuminating that following Jesus isn’t just about securing a new relationship but a transformative journey. Osgood’s personal anecdotes, including his own encounter with faith, underscore the pivotal shift from being a stagnant ＂stone＂ to a vibrant ＂living stone＂ within the Church. ＂Unstoppable Church＂ doesn’t just dwell on theoretical concepts; it delves into practical aspects. It explores how God has ingeniously designed a diverse yet cohesive discipleship plan for His Church. Osgood highlights the importance of unity within diversity and the impact it can have on local communities. The narrative weaves through historical perspectives, sharing insights from New Testament churches and experiences from South London, illustrating the tangible effects of embracing God’s discipleship plan. Osgood invites readers to participate actively in this plan, embracing leadership not as a pedestal but as a means to serve and model discipleship. With clarity and fervor, Osgood propels readers to engage in a holistic discipleship journey. He paints a vision where churches, regardless of size or structure, play integral roles in fostering growth, learning, commitment, and mutual support within the Body of Christ. ＂Unstoppable Church＂ ignites a fervent desire to rekindle love, grace, and truth within the Church. Osgood’s narrative ultimately emphasizes that the power of the Church lies not in its grandeur but in its resilience to grow individually and collectively, embodying God’s transformative plan for His people.

Hugh Osgood ===========

Hugh Osgood has planted and pastored churches, and supported initiatives for evangelism, prayer, and spiritual renewal. In 1997 he set up Churches in Communities International, a mutual accountability body for independent churches, chaplaincies, ministries and networks, and in 2014 was elected as the Moderator of the Free Churches Group and a President of Churches Together in England. He served in these roles until April 2022.