Research shows that over time, most churches plateau and then eventually decline. Typically, they start strong and experience periods of growth, then stagnate and lose members. Since 1991, the North American population has increased by 15 percent while the number of "unchurched" people has increased by 92 percent. Large church houses that were filled in the 1950s and `60s now hold a fraction of their capacity.To counter this trend, authors Ed Stetzer and Mike Dodson surveyed 300 ch...

From the bestselling author of Reimagining Church comes an essential guide that provides practical, effective tools for finding vibrant Christian communities.Driven by a passion for the body of Christ, Frank Viola has written some of today's most authoritative and celebrated works on the growing home, organic, and missional church movements. Now Viola shares practical keys to a healthy and successful church plant.Viola contends that many congregations today are str...

What is the rapidly expanding multi-site church movement all about? Experience the revolution for yourself and see why it has become the “new normal” for growing churches. A Multi-Site Church Roadtrip takes pastors, church leaders, and anyone who is interested on a tour of multi-site churches across America to see how those churches are handling the opportunities and challenges raised by this dynamic organizational model. Travel with tour guides Geoff Surratt, Greg Ligon, and Warren Bird, ...

The church is the hope of the world when it's working right...and therein lies the problem. Most aren't. This has led both Christians and non-Christians to give up on the church entirely; it has led many others to give up on all existing churches-and maybe even start new ones. But all church can and should be transitioned to a new life. A church is never beyond hope.This book will provide principles and practices that can lead to a resurrection of any church, in any setting. It wil...

When church and culture look the same...For the many Christians eager to prove we can be both holy and cool, cultural pressures are too much. We either compartmentalize our faith or drift from it altogether—into a world that’s so alluring.Have you wondered lately:Why does the Western church look so much like the world?Why are so many of my friends leaving the faith?How can we get back to our roots?

Are we actually living the message of grace?“When a corrective like this comes from within a movement, it is a sign of health” –John PiperSomething wonderful is happening in Western Evangelicalism. A resurgence of Calvinism is changing lives, transforming churches, and spreading the gospel. The books are great, the sermons are life-changing, the music is inspirational, and the conferences are astonishing. Will this continue or will we, who...

Transformation lays the groundwork for what church and Christian community can become in this new century.Author and pastor Bob Roberts Jr. is one of the architects of this unique approach to Christianity—based on biblical and missional discipleship—that he calls T-Life (transformed life), which leads to a T-World (transformed world).Ever since Jesus' commission to make disciples in his name, Christianity has transformed lives and the world at larg...

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Ark of the New and Everlasting Covenant reveals deep spiritual truths relating to what we become after having been born again by the Spirit of God. Seldom do you find such clear and easy to understand revelation regarding a never before known spiritual fact of life. It is evident that Author Carlote Bengemyre has heard the voice of the Holy Spirit, and has His anointing to write, concerning truths which are on God's heart. Every reader of this powerful book will benefit in their spiritual ...

New Life Volume 2 is comprised of 50 insights, lessons, and some of my experiences during my walk with Jesus. I have been considered an intercessor for many years. I have had the opportunity to preach and teach on many occasions. My call has been more of helping others to draw near to the Lord that they may find their true purpose in Him. There are many areas that will keep us bound and even some that we are unaware of. Not only do we need set free but we also need spiritual truth to stay ...

A New Generation Church is a church with attendees whose average age is at least as young as the average age of the community in which the church exists. Any church can become a New Generation Church that reaches and continues to reach the next generation.The Psalmist writes:We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and his mighty wonders. (Psalm 78:4 NLT)No Christian would...