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Product Description Why am I here? Why is the church here? Do we still have a place in the world? What is our purpose? In an age when formerly great churches struggle to survive, baptismal pools are dry and altars empty, and the church is aging, seemingly indifferent to the next generation, we are tempted to believe we have no purpose. We are tempted to give up on living the meaningful, countercultural lives to which Christ has called us, and to give in to a world that encourages us to go with the flow. How will we respond? In his letter to the Philippians, Paul gives advice that is invaluable to the twenty-first century church. The Philippians were assembled in the middle of a corrupt, sensual society, fighting against the norms of the world around them. They were God’s representatives in a secular society, and they maintained a singular focus, vision, and purpose. In The Power of Purpose, Pastor Michael Catt walks us through this letter to the Philippians, exploring how God is still calling His church, even in the rapidly changing world of the 21 st century, to be his representatives. He is calling us to maintain a singular focus and vision. He is calling us to the power of purpose. About the Author Michael Catt has served as senior pastor of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia, since 1989, and is executive producer of the popular films Flywheel, Facing the Giants, Fireproof, and Courageous, which originated from the congregation. He is the author of several books, including The Power of Desperation,The Power of Persistence, The Power of Surrender, and Fireproof Your Life. He is also the founder of the ReFRESH® revival conferences (ReFRESHconference.org). Michael and his wife, Terri, have two daughters.