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How many times have we, as Christian mothers, called to our children to get ready for church? How many times have we been met with a resounding groan? Honestly, my kids aren’t alone in complaining. I, too, need to be reoriented and reminded that God is at the center of the church, not me. Erin compellingly shows us from God’s Word (which is our very life) what it means to be the blood–bought, chosen, treasured, covenant people of God and how the gospel truly is ‘church–shaped.’ The doctrine of the church gets to the very heart of God. Read this book with sisters in your local church and grow together in your love for Jesus and His beloved bride.

Bev Berrus
Writer and Speaker

Wheeler is an engaging writer and a solid theologian whose own love for Christ’s bride shines on every page. If you are a woman looking to understand God’s design for the church, this book will be an invaluable resource. 

Megan Hill
Author of ‘Contentment’ and ‘Praying Together’; Editor, The Gospel Coalition & mother of four (by birth and adoption)

I walked away with a greater affection for God’s people, encouraged to invest deeply in my local church for the glory of God.

Hunter Beless
Host of the Journeywomen Podcast and author of Read it, See it, Say it, Sing it

Sister, the truths awaiting you here are not just necessary, like medicine. They are also beautiful, like the Messiah Himself.

Matt Smethurst
Editor, The Gospel Coalition

Erin Wheeler writes as one who not only loves the church, but knows how to bring others into her love for Christ’s bride. This book is well–written, scripturally sound, and a beautiful invitation to love the local church.

Courtney Reissig
Author of ‘Teach Me to Feel: Worshipping Through the Psalms in Every Season of Life’

Weighty and yet practical, Erin’s book is a rare find.  Her passion for the church is visible and contagious. Her clear and personal writing style makes this easy to read and accessible for a new believer, while full of rich teaching for the seasoned saint. Reading this book will change the way you relate to your local church.  If our churches are to be places that ‘protect and proclaim His glory to the world’ then they need to be filled with people who have been transformed by the truths of this book.

Adrienne Lawrence
Pastor’s Wife, Charles Simeon Trust instructor, Bible teacher

… serves to clarify the vital doctrine of the church and how we as women must embrace it for all the right reasons.

Mary K. Mohler
Director, Seminary Wives Institute, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky

… enormously clear, accessible and helpful. 

Malini Ruth Singh
Satya Vachan Church, Lucknow, India.

… faithful and fun, biblically informed and rich in simple, direct illustrations.

Mark Dever
Senior Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church and President, 9Marks.org, Washington, DC