Anatomy Of A Revived Church

Author : Thom S. Rainer
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496477866

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Anatomy of a Revived Church by Thom S. Rainer Pdf

There is hope. God can save your church. In this book, Thom Rainer reveals seven findings of revived churches. Through new research, he figuratively dissects hundreds of churches that were on the path toward death. But they turned around. They revitalized. They did so in the face of facts and naysayers who told them it could not be done. Today, three out of four churches are declining in our nation, and twenty percent of churches are close to death. What are the secrets of the churches who avoided this fate and experienced revival? In Anatomy of a Revived Church, Thom will show you how these churches experienced renewal. He will cover everything from "expanding the scorecard" to "dealing with toxins" to "choosing meaningful membership." When you finish reading this book, you will have the tools to strengthen, restore, and energize your church. You can choose life for your church.

Author : Thom S. Rainer
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433683923

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Autopsy of a Deceased Church by Thom S. Rainer Pdf

Presents twelve lessons on keeping a church alive, discussing the consistent themes the author found in dying churches.

Author : Lou Mancari
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2006-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781600340253

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Autopsy of a Dead Church by Lou Mancari Pdf

Autopsy means to "look for yourself within" or "to see with your own eyes." We will open the spiritual body with the scalpel of God's two-edged sword, the Word of God. As we begin the autopsy of the dead church we immediately find that DNA evidence links every person in the church with an infamous and ancient crime scene--the Garden of Eden. As we continue the autopsy of this dead church we find the fingerprints of a noted murderer and thief all over the body. Like all of us, Satan has certain traits that identify his prints. The dead church has had major brain damage. In some cases there is an enchanting or forceful preacher that has performed a spiritual lobotomy hindering any deep or independent biblical thinking of the people of the church.

Author : Gary L. McIntosh
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441238528

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There's Hope for Your Church by Gary L. McIntosh Pdf

A startling 85% of churches in the US are plateaued or declining, a trend that has been building for the past fifty years. In the face of shrinking attendance and lagging spiritual growth, pastors and church leaders are understandably discouraged and demoralized. But the first step to turning things around is hope. Church health expert Gary McIntosh offers this hope by showing church leaders the first things they need to do to make a new start for their church. God can and does restore churches to new life, even as he restores individuals. The street-smart ideas and step-by-step instructions found in this book are ones that pastors and church leaders can put to use immediately in their churches to bring about solid growth and renewed hope for the future.

Author : Thom S. Rainer,Sam S. Rainer
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780805449372

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Essential Church? by Thom S. Rainer,Sam S. Rainer Pdf

Why do so many young adults (18 to 22) leave the church, and what will it take to bring them back? This important question is examined and duly answered in Essential Church?, a follow-up to Thom S. Rainer’s best-selling Simple Church cowritten this time with his son, research expert Sam Rainer. The book is based on a study of one-thousand so-called "church dropouts" who were interviewed about why they left. Their answers are quite surprising, having less to do with "losing their religion" and more about the desire for a community that isn’t made stale by simply maintaining the status quo. In turn, the Rainers offer churches four concrete solutions toward making their worship community an essential part these young people’s lives again: Simplify - develop a clear structure and process for making disciples. Deepen - provide strong biblical teaching and preaching. Expect - let members know the need for commitment to the congregation. Multiply - emphasize evangelism, outward focus, and starting new churches.

Author : Thom S. Rainer
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781462765461

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Becoming a Welcoming Church by Thom S. Rainer Pdf

Most church members don't see their churches clearly. In almost all of Thom S. Rainer's consultations, church members perceive their church to be friendly. But as he surveyed guests, he found that the guests typically saw church members as unfriendly. The perception chasm existed because the members were indeed friendly . . . to one another. The guests felt like they crashed a private party. Bestselling author Thom Rainer (I Am a Church Member, Autopsy of a Deceased Church) has a game plan for churches to become more hospitable. In a format that is suitable for church members to read individually or study together, Rainer guides readers toward a practical framework for making a difference for those who visit their church. Churches may use Becoming a Welcoming Church to assess and audit where they are on a spectrum between welcoming and wanting. Additionally, churches can use the companion book We Want You Here to send guests home with a compelling vision for what pastors want every guest to know when they visit.

Author : Thom S. Rainer,Eric Geiger
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780805447996

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Simple Church by Thom S. Rainer,Eric Geiger Pdf

Now in paperback, this multi-awarded national best seller shares a clear message from case studies of 400 North American congregations: church is done best when it's kept simple.

Author : Michael T. McRay,Claire Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1501876333

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Keep Watch with Me by Michael T. McRay,Claire Brown Pdf

Become a peacemaker this Advent and experience the hope of new life!

Author : Thom S. Rainer
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496452771

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The Post-Quarantine Church by Thom S. Rainer Pdf

A trustworthy and respected guide for pastors and church leadership in the post-quarantine world, providing hope and vision for the future of your congregation. From thousands of surveys of church leaders and in-person consultations, Thom Rainer and his Church Answers team have gathered the essential wisdom you will need to face the challenges and opportunities that the quarantine crisis creates for the local church, including: New and better ways to lead the gathered church A wide-open door for growing the digital church A moment to rethink the facilities New strategies for church growth . . . and much more! This book is, in effect, your personal church consultant, helping you plan and prepare for the future. In the midst of heartbreak, tragedy, and struggle due to Covid-19, here’s hope, wisdom, encouragement and vision. This book is valuable for those looking for local church and pastor resources to enhance church leadership, grow your church, and serve digital and online church communities in the post-quarantine world. As a former pastor and founder of Church Answers, Thom S. Rainer is intimately familiar with the ever-present demands that pastors face. He has spent a lifetime committed to the growth and health of the local church.

Author : Sam Rainer
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496454409

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The Church Revitalization ChecklistThe Church Revitalization Checklist by Sam Rainer Pdf

Your church has the opportunity of a lifetime. The world has shifted, and a new, brighter tomorrow awaits. The Church Revitalization Checklist is a tool to help you start fresh, leverage your strengths, and discover hidden opportunities for church growth. God has placed you exactly where He wants you. But let's be honest, if you're leading a church, it isn't easy. Maybe your church has been in the doldrums for years. Maybe you're hearing a lot of complaints, and you're simply tired or disheartened. Maybe you've been hurt. But you are not alone. Many church leaders have sore backs from carrying a heavy load. This book will lighten that load. The Church Revitalization Checklist provides a step-by-step path to a hope-filled future for both you and your church. Popular church expert Sam Rainer will walk you and your leadership team through a seven-point checklist--everything from reconsidering your priorities to evaluating your location and facilities. It is an extremely practical tool to unleash your congregation and help them step into God's unique purpose for them. Your brighter future starts now.

Author : Micah Fries,Jeremy Maxfield
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802497512

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Leveling the Church by Micah Fries,Jeremy Maxfield Pdf

What if the secret to pastoral success is to do less ministry? Or maybe it’s more like a two-part secret: do less ministry, develop more people. The typical pastor takes on far too much. Who visits the hospital? Who counsels couples? Who teaches and preaches and disciples? Usually, the pastor. But according to Ephesians 4, a pastor’s true goal should be to equip the so-called ordinary members of their church to take on these pastoral tasks. Micah Fries and Jeremy Maxfield will show you how by: Exposing the dangerous undercurrents that may be holding back your church culture Teaching you how to narrow your focus in order to multiply your ministry Walking you through how to delegate, develop leaders, and deploy your members. Yes, the people in those pews expect a lot from you, but learn how you can manage expectations, lead well, and pastor biblically. Not only does this approach drastically reduce the pressure on you, the pastor, it multiplies the effectiveness of your ministry 10, 20, even 100-fold!

Author : Sam Rainer
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496454423

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The Church Revitalization Checklist by Sam Rainer Pdf

Your church has the opportunity of a lifetime. The world has shifted, and a new, brighter tomorrow awaits. The Church Revitalization Checklist is a tool to help you start fresh, leverage your strengths, and discover hidden opportunities for church growth. God has placed you exactly where He wants you. But let’s be honest, if you’re leading a church, it isn’t easy. Maybe your church has been in the doldrums for years. Maybe you’re hearing a lot of complaints, and you’re simply tired or disheartened. Maybe you’ve been hurt. But you are not alone. Many church leaders have sore backs from carrying a heavy load. This book will lighten that load. The Church Revitalization Checklist provides a step-by-step path to a hope-filled future for both you and your church. Popular church expert Sam Rainer will walk you and your leadership team through a seven-point checklist—everything from reconsidering your priorities to evaluating your location and facilities. It is an extremely practical tool to unleash your congregation and help them step into God’s unique purpose for them. Your brighter future starts now.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 866 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : American literature
ISBN : PRNC:32101079672976

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The Illustrated American by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dag Heward-Mills
Publisher : Dag Heward-Mills
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780796309624

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Church Planting by Dag Heward-Mills Pdf

The planting of churches is a phenomenon that is widespread among charismatic ministers. It was a major activity of the early disciples. Successful church planting, however, demands skill and embraces multiple factors. Dag Heward-Mills analyzes the various components of church planting in this book. It is a training manual for any minister who wants to make church planting his vision for life.

Author : Sam Warren
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781098059477

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A Motley Crew by Sam Warren Pdf

In A Motley Crew: How Jesus Turned Ordinary Men into Dynamic Disciples, one is taken on a journey through the teachings of Jesus and Paul as they map out the path for the local church in making disciples who make disciples. One is given not only a view of the mistakes that have been made but hope for a brighter future as they are shown how to return to the original code of the early church in the making of disciples.