In this practical resource Myrlene Hamilton challenges church members to stop going to church and start being the church, a transformation that will bring renewal to personal lives as well as to the congregation as a whole.  
 
Emphasizing the pastor's role as equipper of the laity, the recognizes that the members are ministers with unique gifts to use in the life of the church. As people discover their gifts and begin to use them, they will live out the truth of what it means to be the body of Christ.  Hamilton includes information on using a spiritual gifts inventory with your congregation as well as study questions with each chapter and several workshop designs for using the program with groups. 
 
 

Turning Points addresses Christians who do not know or haven't admitted that they need recovery, as well as those who are struggling with difficult issues in their lives.  Hamilton challenges readers to consider their own life issues, feelings, and needs and to face the reality of various situations, such as loss, grief, addiction, codependence, abuse, and forgiveness.  While humans are imperfect, God's grace is sufficient to provide the healing and the recovery that we all need.