The Church Made Whole

“Humanity seems to carry this contradiction; we desire union in all things, but we are masters of division.”

In a time when the church often feels divided—by denomination, culture, politics, and mission—many Christians long for a deeper sense of unity but struggle to imagine what it could look like in practice. A Church Made Whole by Brian Sanders, author of Microchurches: A Smaller Way, offers a compelling vision: the unity of the church does not begin with strategy or agreement, but with union with the triune God. When believers rediscover their shared life in the Trinity, they also rediscover their shared life with one another.

Drawing from decades of experience cultivating collaborative networks among churches, nonprofits, and community leaders, Brian Sanders explores how union with the Trinity forms the church for the collaborative mission of God. Combining rich theological insight with practical wisdom from real-world movements and citywide partnerships, A Church Made Whole invites readers to imagine a different future—one where the church moves beyond fragmentation and disunity and works together for the good of the world God loves.

In this book, you will discover:

• Why union with God is the starting point for genuine unity among believers
• A fresh vision for the church as a collaborative ecosystem, not isolated institutions
• Lessons from real networks and movements where churches are working together for their cities
• Practical insights for church leaders seeking to cultivate partnership, trust, and shared mission

In a fractured world and a fragmented church, A Church Made Whole offers a hopeful invitation: as we rediscover our union with the triune God, we can rediscover our unity with one another—and together participate in the collaborative mission of God.