Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore
And How 4 Acts of Love Will Make Your Church Irresistible
Group Publishing · Print & ebook · October 1, 2013
It's sad but true: The American church is shrinking...fast.
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- Who it’s for
- A sober church-growth pitch with a simple, behavior-based frame for renewal.
- Genres
- Church Growth, Church Administration, Pastoral Resources
- Published
- Group Publishing, October 1, 2013
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It's sad but true: The American church is shrinking...fast. God-loving people are leaving in droves, and everything that attracted them in the past simply doesn't work anymore. Is there anything the church can do to turn the tide? Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore reveals the truth about this steep decline, along with innovative ideas for changing the way people think about church.
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Through startling statistics, compelling stories, and a surprising Jesus-based approach, you'll be stretched to redefine the way you do church. It all begins by embracing four simple acts of love: - Radical hospitality - Fearless conversation - Genuine humility - Divine anticipation Far from theoretical musings, these practical acts show Jesus' love to people who crave it. You'll see why they really work, how they're taking root in hundreds of communities around the country, and how you can help bring people back into a relationship with God. The time for changing the church is now. And the one who can change it is you.
Four Acts of Love
A sober church-growth pitch with a simple, behavior-based frame for renewal.
Come here for
- church growth with a serious, practical bent
- a compact framework built around four acts of love
Expect
- church leadership and ecclesiology language
- an invitational, no-nonsense tone
Where it sits
| Church Growth | 91% |
|---|---|
| Church Administration | 25% |
| Pastoral Resources | 25% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Pastoral Resources
- Church Leadership
- Authors
- Thom Schultz, Joani Schultz, Group Publishing
- Publisher
- Group Publishing
- Published
- October 1, 2013
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Pastoral Resources