The Church Inside Out
Author : Johannes Christiaan Hoekendijk
Publisher :
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 35,86 MB
Release : 1967
Category : Christianity
ISBN :
Grow Your Church from the Outside In
Author : George Barna
Publisher : Gospel Light Publications
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 15,46 MB
Release : 2002-10-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830730759
Book Description
According to the author, America has more unchurched people than the entire populations of all but 11 of the world's 194 nations! Based on research among several thousand unchurched people, the book discusses their values, attitudes, beliefs, religious practices, demographics, life goals, and spiritual expectations. Using additional research conducted among churches that have had great success in attracting and retaining unchurched people, the author also outlines perspectives and effective strategies for churches that wish to reach those who avoid churches. Understanding what makes the unchurched tick will give you a better chance of relating to them in meaningful ways.
Catholic Culture in the USA
Author : John Portmann
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 13,71 MB
Release : 2010-02-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441188924
Book Description
This study of Catholicism articulates how theological teachings trickle down from the Vatican and influence decisions about food, marriage, sex, community celebrations, and medical care.
Church Turned Inside Out
Author : Linda Bergquist
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 47,13 MB
Release : 2009-09-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 047053527X
Book Description
A design-thinking book for planting or redesigning churches and incubating a new generation of leaders. Written by Linda Bergquist and Allan Karr, two experienced church planters and mentors, the book is full of wisdom, practical advice, and creative counsel. Instead of a business-model-as-usual approach, the authors challenge readers to begin with the raw materials of beliefs, values, individuals, teams, and culture, and to then move outwards to draw from a rich palette of real and potential church paradigms. This book is meant to provoke church leaders to think outside of the box and to imagine how their churches might better reflect the image and the mission of God in the world. Contains a wealth of illustrative examples, charts, and other visual aides Offers a creative practical perspective and a multi-disciplinary approach to establishing a new church or leading an existing one Shows how to honor a church's purpose while embracing its unique culture Includes important lessons for nurturing church leadership skills
Turn Your Church Inside Out
Author : Walt Kallestad
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 18,25 MB
Release :
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781451419894
Book Description
Drawing on his experience at Community Church of Joy, Kallestad makes the case for transforming congregations into mission centers that bring Christian witness and practice into all the arenas of personal and civic life.
The Out-Of-Church Christians
Author : Andrew Strom
Publisher : Revival School
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 12,92 MB
Release : 2008-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780979907357
Book Description
It all began with a Radio show and an email - when Andrew Strom was invited onto a Christian radio station to discuss the growing phenomenon of "Out-of-church Christians" - the fact that seemingly tens of thousands of dedicated believers are leaving the churches. But why? That same week he published an article on the subject on his international Email List. The result was an absolute deluge of responses from all over the world - literally thousands. Christian Pollster George Barna has stated that the number of unchurched adults in America is growing by a staggering ONE MILLION people per year. Barna's research has also found that there are more than 13 million 'Born Again' believers in America who do not attend church. Why is this trend growing? Why are thousands upon thousands of devoted Christians leaving the churches? Is it a 'movement'? And why is it occurring in so many different parts of the world? This is a book that every Christian leader should read. Hear from dozens of believers who have left - and why. Are there solutions to this crisis? A book for everyone concerned about the future of Western Christianity - and where it is heading today.
Singled Out
Author : Christine Colón
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 36,37 MB
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441204288
Book Description
Authors Christine Colón and Bonnie Field thought that by a certain age they would each be married. But they watched that age come and go--and still no walks down the aisle. In Singled Out, they reflect on their experience--and that of an increasing number of Christians. Rejecting overly simplistic messages from the church about "waiting for marriage," they explore a deeper understanding of celibacy that affirms singles' decision to be sexually pure, acknowledges their struggles, and recognizes their importance in the church community. Thoughtful and accessible, Singled Out is an invaluable voice of realistic encouragement for any single as well as an important tool for church leaders and others concerned with mission and ministry for singles.
Selling Out the Church
Author : Philip D. Kenneson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 42,92 MB
Release : 2003-07-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 159244296X
Book Description
Marketing the church is hot. For many church leaders, marketing might even be the first article of their creed, which goes something like this: We believe that our church determines its identity and mission through the tactics of marketing strategies. Theologians Kenneson and Street offer a thoughtful and provocative protest, with a foreword from Stanley Hauerwas. The authors expose the theological presuppositions that inform the marketing project. . . and help us to see that the marketer's presumption that form can be separated from content of the gospel betrays an understanding of the gospel that cannot help betraying the gift that is Christ. The authors propose an alternative, constructive account of the church's mission and purpose that is not based on exchange of value but on reminding us that the gospel is always a gift - a gift that makes impossible any presumptions that there can be an exchange between human beings and God that is rooted in the satisfaction of our untrained needs. The cross and resurrection challenge the world's understanding of what our needs should be.
They Like Jesus But Not the Church
Author : Dan Kimball
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 16,31 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0310245907
Book Description
Kimball provides an overview of the six most common objections emerging generations have with church and Christianity along with the biblical answers to these objections and examples of how churches are facing this challenge.
Church Zero
Author : Peyton Jones
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,94 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Christianity
ISBN : 9781434704931
Book Description
1st Century Expansion for 21st Century PunksChrist didn t give us a plan B. You ve probably seen what the apostles did with plan A. Impressive stuff. Why then is the 21st century church with all its size and gadgets so inept at reaching people? In a bold no-holds-barred approach, "Church Zero" challenges next-gen leaders to return to a New Testament model of church. "
