“The reasons we value unity often diverge from the reason God values unity. When you teach about church unity, denominate it in terms of its value to God. Yes, unity is pleasant. Yes, it makes for a happy church. Yes, it keeps meetings shorter. But ultimately unity is valuable because it reflects God’s character and being. . . . God cares about our unity because it shows off his power and wisdom.” (164)

The Compelling Community: Where God’s Power Makes a Church Attractive (Crossway, 2015)