2026 CITYWIDE MINISTRY BOOK READ: Missing the Kingdom by Wayne “Coach” Gordon
Wayne is a community development practitioner and founder of Lawndale Christian Community Church in Chicago. This book read welcomes city leaders, nonprofit leaders, ministry practitioners, and anyone curious about serving Cleveland’s neighborhoods through a Kingdom lens:
✔ 4-week Book Club
✔ Hybrid options (in-person at BHITC offices + online option)
Special Offerings:
✔ We will be hosting Wayne Gordon for a virtual author conversation during one of the sessions.
✔ Wayne Gordon will also be in Cleveland in April for additional in-person time with local leaders. Coach Wayne Gordon joining participants during a session.
Step 1
Purchase your copy of Missing the Kingdom
Step 2
Read the book in February.
Step 3
Sign up and save your spot for a group book discussion through the form below! Online or in-person groups will meet in March.
Details
Meeting Times: Mondays, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Dates: March 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th
Format: Virtual and in-person (small group discussions led by local leaders)