Baal and the Gods of More
Rescuing Church Growth from Idolatry
$54.94
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
2 June 2026
Summary
In an era of church decline, pastors and ministry leaders face intense pressure to grow—more attendance, more influence, more reach, more budget. But what if this relentless pursuit of “more” is actually a form of modern idolatry?
In Baal and the Gods of More, leading practical theologian Andrew Root challenges everything you thought you knew about church growth and success. You’ll discover how to:
- Identify the hidden idolatry embedded in modern church growth st…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781540970060 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 154097006X |
| Author: | Andrew Root |
| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 2 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 395g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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About The Author
Andrew Root
Andrew Root (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He writes and researches in the areas of theology, ministry, culture, and younger generations. Root is the author of Evangelism in an Age of Despair, the six-volume Ministry in a Secular Age set, and more than a dozen other books. He also serves as staff theologian at Youthfront, is a frequent speaker, and cohosts the Ministry in a Secular Age podcast.
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