This is an exceptionally great book on church history from someone with deep insight and connection to the church. The author presents a very complicated and long history of a church with a unique voice that will resonate with any generation. The biggest skill of this book is the well researched and specific history with no sacrifice to the truth that is able to speak to the church at large. Pastors fail, churches fail, and this books echoes that with a profound grace that will make you appreciate the small sacrifices of the members who keep them going to share the gospel with their communities. Fantastic book!