Church By God's Design

Church by God's Design encourages every church and pastor to be ALL that God desires His church to be, not compromising in any area, but walking in the FULL design of God. Jesus doesn't have to live in just any house. He paid the ultimate price for His house and is adamant about having it His way. God has left a scriptural blueprint in the book of Acts for His church to follow. Church by God's Design will reveal, using the book of Acts model, that He has built His house - His church - on seven weight-bearing pillars:

• Mission-The Great Commission
• Majesty-Worship
• Mantle-The Holy Spirit
• Message-The Gospel of Jesus Christ
• Methods-Small Groups/Fellowship
• Material Possessions-The Money/Tithing
• Miracles

When these seven principles - pillars - are implemented in the modern, local church, they will produce an authentic New Testament church in a modern-day world. It is His adamant desire that today's church builders build according to His design. The book of Acts model is our blueprint for "what the church can and should look like today!"

Before members of the body of Christ take part in The Great Commission and the discipling of the nations as commissioned by our Lord, it is important to have an understanding of God's plan and purpose for His Church. Pastor Gary Simons remarkable volume on the seven pillars of the church provides the believer with essential keys for world evangelism any place in the world. Missing one pillar will make a Church weak.

~ Dennis Lindsay                     President of Christ for the Nations Institute

For a long time people have been waiting for a church with clear direction and God given purpose, with divine pattern and biblical blueprint for building a church after God's own heart. Gary Simons' book of the hour, "Church By God's Design" has been a tremendous blessing and an excellent roadmap for everyone that wants to build a visionary church that touches God's heart, a church by God's Design. I would like to recommend this book for every pastor, church planter and church member around the world that desires to build and experience a church with long lasting legacy and eternal value.

~ Pastor Bambang Jonan           Founding Pastor of Bethel Church Indonesia

Gary Simons outlines the principles of building a modern church rooted in the book of Acts. With detail and enthusiasm, he describes the seven pillars for building a ministry with integrity, fellowship, and a strong connection to the spirit. This book is a must for new ministry and established church alike, and it will bring the passion of the New Testament church to the world of today.

~Pastor Matthew Barnett           Co-founder of The Dream Center

After reading Church by God's Design, I can see why nobody does "church" better than High Point. The wisdom and principles given to us in the Book of Acts are outlined by clear example in Gary Simons' book. Take in the wisdom of the First Church and watch your church accomplish everything it is destined to be.

~Dr. Marilyn Hickey                 Marilyn Hickey Ministries

Caution: Assembly required. Read the manual before attempting to assemble. A common warning that is often unheeded resulting in wasted time, energy and even resources. As Pastor Gary Simons points out, building the Church, as designed by God is no different. There is a manual, the Bible, and Pastor Simons walks us through the instructions in enlightening detail in Church By God's Design. I highly recommend this book to pastors, church leaders and believers who want to see the kingdom expand in its influence and reach.

~ Tony Perkins                         President of the Family Research Council, Washington DC

I have been privileged and honored to call Gary Simons "friend" for more than 20 years. This is a book of truth, not just ideas on the God-intended design of church. Not only have these truths been tested, but they have been proven through his life and church. As pastors and leaders we should always be looking for "Biblical-blueprints" for our churches, and these designs are straight from the Architect Himself. Every church leader needs to dive heart-first into this book and expect personal and church transformation.

~ Dino Rizzo                              Lead Pastor, Healing Place Church

  I am thrilled at the Seven pillars of the local church Pastor Gary Simons has revealed in this masterful work. His apostolic insights will "turn the world right side up!" It is clear for every culture, easy to implement, and complete in it's scope. Acts is the total blueprint for the church and Pastor Gary's powerful church is a living testimony of it. Try it, live it, transfer it, multiply it, and let's fill the earth with the Seven Pillars!

~Pastor Larry Stockstill            Bethany World Prayer Center