Who Stole My Church By Gordon McDonald When you are a person who has great appreciation for the generations before you and you see the potential of those coming behind, this books sounds like just what the doctor ordered. Surprise! The book started slow for me. That's probably not a good way to start the review. The first 30 pages did not seem to hit what I thought was the target. However, I do no put books down once started and I am really glad I stuck with Who Stole My Church. This book accomplished more than I expected. Those of us familiar with the issue of "church" and the issue of "change" find Gordon McDonald's fascinating story of leading a group of older people to a discovery of who their church really was and who they were about to become. He weaves generational discussions into the mix with real-world clarity. The fearful subjects of music and worship are discussed from two generations' vantage point. The dread of thinking of a name change to the church reared its head with a failed vote lead by the establishment members at a business meeting. The break point came when the older folks had opportunity to listen to missions and music experiences of the youth worship band. Then the book is worth the read when Ben enters the picture. When this disheveled-failed-marriage-no-job-tattooed nephew of the one of the group members showed up at church, another members turned on "judgmental". It was not a pretty sight. Who Stole My Church identifies that people are people, ages 18, 48, and 78. This book should be read by every pastor who must navigate long-term change with an established and aging congregation. Be patient. It is not for the faint-of-heart. It is for church leaders who want to see the church of the past grow to be the church of the future.