Released in the UK May 2025
Released in the US May 2025
Pocket paperback | 96 Pages
9781527112841 • £4.99 $7.99
BISAC – REL067050
Track: Church
A Student’s Guide to the Church
Jonathan Landry Cruse
Understand what the Church is
Part of the Track series of student’s guides
For high schoolers and college students
The church isn’t just a building or Sunday obligation—it’s where God’s transforming power meets everyday life. In this engaging guide, Jonathan L. Cruse shows students why the church matters and how it can become the most enriching part of their lives. With theological depth and practical insights, this accessible book helps young people discover their unique place in God’s extraordinary plan. Whether you’ve grown up as part of a church or are just exploring Christianity, you’ll find a compelling vision of authentic community and purpose.
Jonathan Landry Cruse
Jonathan Landry Cruse is the pastor of Community Presbyterian Church (OPC) in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he lives with his wife and children. He is the author of several books, including What Happens When We Worship and Church Membership.
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Christian Focus
This simple book may give you just the hope you need to go get involved in that local church that you’ve been considering.
Mark Dever
Senior Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church and President, 9Marks.org, Washington, DC
… a perfect book to give to new members, new converts, or anyone who wants to have a better idea of what the church is and what the church does. I know it would have been helpful if I had read this when I was a new Christian.
Keith A. Mathison
Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformation Bible College, Sanford, Florida
A must read for every student! In this whistle–stop survey of church life, Jonathan winsomely opens our eyes to the wonderful, supernatural gift that God has given to His people and explains why it is vital for our flourishing.
John T. Graham
Associate Minister, Hill Street Presbyterian Church, Lurgan, Northern Ireland