Culture Of Honor: Sustaining A Supernatural Environment (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
Danny Silk has given me a powerful mindset in leadership. From honoring everyone and not being so quick to write them off to setting up a leadership team. Being able to live in freedom and teaching in freedom instead of fear is a something that all churches need to value. We are born to live free and not in fear of God or the enemy. We try to make our churches or ministries more edgy or modern through rock bands and multimedia, but the mindset is still the same as suit and tie church. The church that values freedom and honors each others freedom is a powerful place, and one that allows God to show up so we can experience him. I'm glad I read this book and I will hold on the the mindset of honor and freedom in every ministry opportunity that I get. I found this book to be okay and that is a averaged out assessment. The first half of the book that describes the biblical foundation and expression of Bethel Church in Redding California, and the supposed "key" to this "Culture of Honor" was erroneous and contradictive at best. The author, whom has a great heart, is not a good Bible teacher by any means. This probably stems from the disregard that Bethel's staff places on the importance of teaching as a gift and contributing member within the framework of Bethel's leadership structure as stated in this book. Apostles are the top dogs with the prophets coming into a close second, but unfortunately other gifts are mentioned with borderline disrespect towards pastors and teachers. Therefore I did not like it at all and I hope no one takes the words too seriously. The second half of the book actually speaking of the specific culture at Bethel Church was inspiring. The attitude that is encouraged is amazing and convicting at the same time. A community that encourages taking responsibility for actions and attitudes all the while extending grace and compassion with seemingly limitless measure, is almost unheard of in the American church and even more so in my life. If the picture that is painted from the stories mentioned in the book are fractionally true, we could learn a lot from Bethel and their enormous loving hearts. This part I liked.Thus the review of this book being just "okay". I would, without question, hang out and spend time with Danny Silk. However, I would not be quick to accept anything he has to say about The Bible or Attributes and character of God.
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Great Kingdom perspectives with practical examples of how "kingdom" works for real.
—Caroline
I started reading this today, I am 57 pages in and so far, I can't put it down!
—monaesh
It will challenge your thinking about how you handle difficult circumstances!
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