I want to thank you for your book Spiritual Disciplines Within the Church. Ever since I read your book my whole view of the local church has changed. I was one who occupied a majority of my time with “para church” ministries that I found I never had any time for my own church! After reading your book I realized the local church is God’s design to reach a lost world and build up His people. I began directing more of my time and energy to the up-building of my own church in its geographic area and I have experienced great blessings and seen God work mightily. Thank for the great eye-opener, a book everyone needs to read.

—A military chaplain

I recently taught a class in our Bible study that dealt with the characteristics of a healthy church and how to develop those disciplines. The book used is titled: Spiritual Disciplines Within the Church by Dr. Don Whitney. We had new and long-time Christians. This had a geat impact on each of them in a positive way and caused them to examine how God would have them be used in the body of Christ. I am convinced that a careful study and application of the principles set forth in the book will result in healthier, more evangelistic, more mission-minded, more giving, and more service-oriented churches.

—Pastor in St. Louis and past president of the Missouri Baptist Convention

Because other books on this subject tend to be denominationally committed, their audience is more narrowly defined. While never compromising a sound biblical and theological foundation, Whitney avoids nonessential sectarian issues and thereby gives a useful gift to a larger Christian audience.

—Pastor in Springfield, MO

The principles are universally applicable. It is written with clarity and challenge, and is warmly commended

—Review in the Banner of Truth magazine by a pastor in the UK

This book is for every Christian. The author writes clearly and simply, and is generous with helpful illustrative material. Whitney is eminently pastoral and practical in his approach. I would heartily commend this book. In a day of shallowness and much confusion in the area of spirituality, Don Whitney is a sure-footed guide whose writing will convict and inspire.

—Pastor in Canada

Spiritual Disciplines Within the Church is a beautifully concise tome that gives solid responses to the kinds of questions that Christian workers, counselors, and pastors hear regularly—questions about joining the church, witnessing, baptism and communion, listening to the preaching, as well as how to look for a solid church. Donald Whitney has constructed a vital bridge between Christian counseling and the church. Perhaps more importantly, he has dispelled the notion that spirituality can be carried out by each individual in his or her own way. Spiritual life has a context—the body of Christ.

Review in The Journal of Biblical Counseling

This is an ideal book for pastors and leaders who are looking for a resource for a new believer's or new member's study at a church. Dr. Whitney continues to challenge and equip biblically. If you have read Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life you will enjoy this work as well.

—Kelly K. Burch from Sebastopol, California in a review posted on Amazon.com