Pulling the Thread

""Pulling the Thread is exactly the kind of book pastors in the trenches of church revitalization need. David Kiehn writes not just as a theologian, but practitioner-someone who has prayed, poured out, and persevered with real people in a real church. His simple but profound call to 'pull the thread' cuts through quick fixes and points us back to Christ and His church. This is a refreshing, gospel-rich resource I commend to you."" -Nate Akin, Executive Director of The Pillar Network ""Jesus loves His bride, the church, and to love it as He does, especially when it's sick or weary, is one of the most demanding and beautiful callings a pastor can receive. In Pulling the Thread, Dave Kiehn shows us what revitalization requires. This book is not a manual of quick fixes but a testimony of patient, hard-won help in Christ-centred shepherding. It will stir your affection for Jesus and deepen your resolve to love His church towards greater health."" -Liam Garvie, Associate Pastor of Charlotte Chapel and Director of Ministries, International for The Pillar Network ""One of the great privileges of my life has been my partnership and friendship with Dave. So, I am thrilled with the publication of a work that details the story of the revitalization of Park Baptist Church. Jesus is the one who has done it, of course, but he has worked through the biblical vision, faithfulness, and labor of a good man. There were many points in reading this book in which I found myself inspired both to grow and keep my hand to the plow. There is much to learn from here."" -Rev. Drew Taylor, Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church