Effective Evangelistic Churches Successful Churches Reveal What Works and What Doesn't

by Rainer, Thom S.

• ISBN13: 9780805454024
• ISBN10: 0805454020
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-07-15
• Publisher: B&H Books

Summary

Part research project, part detective story, this book presents results from the most comprehensive study of successful churches in history. These 586 churches across America all excel in winning new souls for Christ, and have a remarkable range of things in common. Some stereotypes are shattered, some results are astonishing, and everything is written in a readable, non-technical style. -- Includes churches with at least one baptism per 19 members annually -- Churches range from 60 to 6,000 in membership; more than 2/3 claim 100-499 members -- Reveals the seven evangelism tools most important to successful churches -- Discusses popular misconceptions about church location, size, event evangelism and more

Table of Contents

Map of 576 of the Most Effective Evangelistic Churches in America	xii	(1)
List of Exhibits	xiii	(2)
Foreword	xv	(2)
Acknowledgments	xvii
Introduction: New Insights from Exciting Churches	1	(10)
Chapter 1 How They Evangelize	11	(18)
Chapter 2 Ten Surprises	29	(20)
Chapter 3 The Pulpit Is Still Primary	49	(16)
Chapter 4 Churches That Pray	65	(16)
Chapter 5 The Sunday School Factor	81	(18)
Chapter 6 Worship Styles in Evangelistic Churches	99	(18)
Chapter 7 Attitudes, Beliefs, and Evangelism	117	(18)
Chapter 8 Community Ministries and Evangelism	135	(18)
Chapter 9 Mission-Minded Churches Baptize More!	153	(16)
Chapter 10 Evangelism and Discipleship: "Both/And," Not "Either/Or"	169	(18)
Chapter 11 Miscellaneous Matters and Important Lessons	187	(14)
Appendix 1 Participating Churches	201	(22)
Appendix 2 The Survey Instrument	223	(10)
Notes	233	(2)
Index	235