Division, disobedience, legalism. These are just a few of the many problems that plague churches today, just as they plagued the Corinthian church in the first century. And these problems are to be taken seriously, which is why Paul addressed these issues boldly, offering the Christians at Corinth much-needed admonition, instruction, and encouragement.

Drawing from 1 Corinthians, pastor Mark Dever--a leading voice on the subject of church health--tackles twelve major challenges we must fight to overcome in the church today. For if left unchecked, these challenges will cripple our churches and stifle our ministry to a needy world. But if we immerse ourselves in God's Word and heed Paul's instruction, God will heal even the sickest church and transform it into a powerful vehicle for proclaiming the gospel of Christ.

Dever provides practical ways for individuals and churches to respond biblically to the challenges they face. Writing for everyone in the congregation, Dever shows us that the health of the local church should be the concern of every believer and that God can overcome the most difficult of challenges.