New Book Emphasizes Essential Connection Between Loving Jesus and Church Community
November 13th, 2025 8:00 AM
By: Newsworthy Staff
Pastor Karen E. Cedergren's new book 'Loving Jesus and His Church' addresses the vital relationship between personal faith and active participation in local church communities, drawing from over 45 years of ministry experience.

Pastor and author Karen E. Cedergren has introduced her newest release, Loving Jesus and His Church: God's Love Design for Your Local Church, which serves as a powerful reminder of the local church's purpose and value in a believer's life. Drawing from over 45 years of ministry experience, Cedergren presents a heartfelt message for today's Christians that to grow in Christ means to grow with His Church. The book's central message, "Loving Jesus means loving His Church," encapsulates the essential connection between personal faith and community involvement that the author emphasizes throughout her work.
The book helps readers rediscover the local church as more than just a physical place, presenting it instead as a spiritual family, a community, and part of God's intended plan for both personal and collective growth. This perspective comes at a time when many Christians struggle with their connection to local church communities, whether due to past hurts, changing cultural attitudes toward organized religion, or personal spiritual journeys that have led them away from traditional church settings. Cedergren's work addresses these challenges directly while maintaining a positive focus on the biblical foundation for church participation.
Loving Jesus and His Church is designed for a broad audience including pastors, ministry leaders, faithful church members, and anyone who has ever questioned their connection to the local church. The book provides insight, encouragement, and clarity for those leading congregations, recovering from church hurt, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of their role in the Body of Christ. This comprehensive approach makes the book relevant across various stages of spiritual development and church involvement.
Cedergren's extensive background lends significant credibility to her message, having begun her ministry journey at just 19 years old and subsequently founding a Bible school in the Philippines and planting a thriving international church in Zürich, Switzerland. As a graduate of RHEMA Bible Training Center, she brings both formal theological training and practical ministry experience to her writing. Her passion for pastoring, mentoring, and writing continues to equip believers around the world through resources that address contemporary challenges while remaining grounded in biblical principles.
The timing of this release is particularly significant as many churches worldwide navigate post-pandemic realities and changing patterns of religious participation. Cedergren's emphasis on the local church as God's love design provides a timely reminder of the importance of Christian community in an increasingly individualistic society. The book's publication through 24-7PressRelease ensures wide distribution to those seeking guidance on strengthening their connection to both Jesus and His Church during a period of significant transition in religious practice and community engagement.
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