Comeback Churches How 300 Churches Turned Around and Yours Can, Too

by Stetzer, Ed; Dodson, Mike

• ISBN13: 9780805445367
• ISBN10: 0805445366
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-05-01
• Publisher: BROADMAN & HOLMAN PUB

Summary

This book studies 300 once declining congregations to determine what it takes to revive a dying body of believers. Many of these large churches were once filled in the 1950s and 60s and now hold only a fraction of their capacity.

Author Biography

Ed Stetzer has served churches for 20 years, served as a seminary professor, and now is senior director of the Center for Missional Research at the North American Mission Board where he researchers churches and culture for more effective ministry. He holds two masters and two doctoral degrees and has written dozens of articles and books including Breaking the Missional Code: Your Church Can Become a Missionary in Your Community. Mike Dodson has served as a pastor and church planter strategist for more than ten years. He lives with his wife and children in Meadville, Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

Preface

Foundations

Why Consider Becoming a Comeback Church?

Rising with Leadership

Three Faith Factors

Worship and Preaching Matters

Intentional and Strategic Church Evangelism

Connecting People to Spiritual Maturity

Motivating and Mobilizing People Out of the Pews

Connecting People through Small Groups

Other Comeback Factors

Comeback Change Agents: New or Renewed Leaders

Top Ten Most Common Transformations for Comeback Churches

Making a Comeback-Top Factors & Biggest Challenges

Comeback Conclusions

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