CHANGE AGENTS AND CHURCHES OF CHRIST
(A Book You Need to Read)

Bro. William Woodson, long time Bible teacher at Freed-Hardeman and David Lipscomb Universities, has done the brotherhood a great service in producing the book mentioned above. First published in 1994, the book is already in its fifth printing. The author has done a massive amount of research to document his conclusions.  He examines in great detail the speeches and writings of Bros. Lynn Anderson, Rubel Shelly and Calvin Warpula, leading proponents of "change" who are receiving wide attention among our churches.  He clearly identifies the items for which these brethren are agitating.  Among them are reducing the Churches of Christ to the status of a denomination; toleration of instrumental music in worship; allowing women leadership roles in worship services; questioning the role of baptism in salvation; diminishing the authority of the Bible in the life and affairs of the church; promoting fellowship with denominational bodies, etc.

With his depth of Bible wisdom and his extensive knowledge of our brotherhood history, Bro. Woodson analyses each of the proposals and with withering logic shows them to be false to God's Word and untenable by those who claim to be simple New Testament Christians.  This book is one of the most valuable works produced in recent years. Every preacher and elder who loves the church of Christ should get and read it. It sells for $6.95 and may be ordered from The Gospel Advocate Co., P. O. Box 150, Nashville, TN 37202 or from The Firm Foundation Pub. House, P. O. Box 69, Damon, TX 77430.