"I’ve often said that if Jesus walked the earth today, he’d be a filmmaker. The best filmmakers are the storytellers, and Jesus told stories, or parables. I honor my friend Mike Burnette for unpacking the truth within these amazing stories for all generations. This book is a must-read!"

ISRAEL HOUGHTON, Grammy Award-winning songwriter and worship leader

"In this powerful book, Mike unpacks the parables of Jesus to help us understand the difference between doing church and actually being Christ’s church. Pastor Mike exposes the spirit of 'religious people rules' and reveals the true culture of the kingdom of God and the heart of the Father."

NANCY ALCORN, founder and president of Mercy Multiplied

"This book is one of the most significant books I’ve read as a church leader. My friend Mike Burnette has masterfully revealed the intent of Jesus’ parables and how to live them out in the life of the local church. Parable Church is a must-read for anyone who is serious about aligning with the mission and message of Jesus Christ."

DR. JOSEPH W. WALKER, III, Mount Zion Baptist Church, presiding bishop of Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship

"In Parable Church, Mike Burnette doesn’t give generic leadership platitudes as a substitute way to build a church; instead, he insightfully pulls leadership gems from the soil of Jesus’ use of parables. You’ll enjoy the treasures he excavates. Act quickly to embed them in the soil of your leadership."

WAYNE FRANCIS, lead pastor of The Life Church, New York, and coauthor of Black Fist, White Knuckles

"Parable Church is a must-read! If you’re looking for a fresh perspective to strip away the clutter and to learn the culture of God’s kingdom in fresh ways, this book is it."

PASTOR DINO RIZZO, executive director, ARC (Association of Related Churches)

"Pastor Mike distills foundational principles on the purpose, methods, and value of the church as the means of growing God’s kingdom in only the way a pastor of one of the fastest-growing churches in America could. Church leaders need to read this book and then lead their flock to become a parable church."

DR. MARK GREEN, US congressman and former special operator, US Army