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The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church

Discover How Your Church Is Primed to Reach Your Neighbors

By: Sam Rainer

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The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church

Discover How Your Church Is Primed to Reach Your Neighbors

By: Sam Rainer

Opportunity Lies Right Down the Road. There’s hope for your church. Respected church expert Sam Rainer envisions an exciting new wave of revitalized neighborhood churches that are growing and thriving. In the not-so-distant past, churches tended to relocate away from their neighborhoods and build large campuses at major intersections. At the turn of the 21st century, a dramatic shift occurred: A new generation began looking to neighborhood churches to foster life-giving friendships, provide opportunities for service, and create a community dedicated to worshiping God. Sam Rainer describes this movement and answers the most common questions about this surprising new phenomenon: What are the marks of a healthy neighborhood church? What are the most common myths about the neighborhood church? What are the obstacles to church growth? What are the best strategies to reach your neighbors? The neighborhood church is primed for a comeback. The potential is huge. God wants to do incredible things. Are you ready?

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Tyndale House Publishers

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1496467086

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9781496467089

Essential Church?

Reclaiming a Generation of Dropouts

By: Thom S. Rainer,Sam S. Rainer

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Essential Church?

Reclaiming a Generation of Dropouts

By: Thom S. Rainer,Sam S. Rainer

Why do so many young adults (18 to 22) leave the church, and what will it take to bring them back? This important question is examined and duly answered in Essential Church?, a follow-up to Thom S. Rainer’s best-selling Simple Church cowritten this time with his son, research expert Sam Rainer. The book is based on a study of one-thousand so-called "church dropouts" who were interviewed about why they left. Their answers are quite surprising, having less to do with "losing their religion" and more about the desire for a community that isn’t made stale by simply maintaining the status quo. In turn, the Rainers offer churches four concrete solutions toward making their worship community an essential part these young people’s lives again: Simplify - develop a clear structure and process for making disciples. Deepen - provide strong biblical teaching and preaching. Expect - let members know the need for commitment to the congregation. Multiply - emphasize evangelism, outward focus, and starting new churches.

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B&H Publishing Group

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080544937X

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9780805449372

Make My Church Safe

A Guide to the Best Practices to Protect Children and Secure Your Congregation from Harm

By: Sam Rainer

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Make My Church Safe

A Guide to the Best Practices to Protect Children and Secure Your Congregation from Harm

By: Sam Rainer

A concise guide to the best practices in making your church safe for members and attendees of all ages. Every church should be a safe space for everyone who comes in. Every church should also be equipping people to confront the powers of darkness and help those in trouble. Unfortunately, far too many churches are unsafe internally, which leaves them unprepared to confront external dangers. An unsafe church creates a toxic environment that works against the gospel. A safe church is battle-ready to combat the worst of the world’s problems. Make My Church Safe by respected pastor, Sam Rainer, is designed to be a brief and general overview of the best practices regarding church safety for a broad audience. In the book, you’ll learn: how to recognize the telltale signs of abuse how to set up a system for training volunteers how to provide true accountability for leaders and pastors how to move forward after a moral failure occurs the ten nonnegotiable rules of safety around children and students

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Tyndale House Publishers

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1496488423

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9781496488428

The Church Revitalization ChecklistThe Church Revitalization Checklist

A Hopeful and Practical Guide for Leading Your Congregation to a Brighter Tomorrow

By: Sam Rainer

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The Church Revitalization ChecklistThe Church Revitalization Checklist

A Hopeful and Practical Guide for Leading Your Congregation to a Brighter Tomorrow

By: Sam Rainer

Your church has the opportunity of a lifetime. The world has shifted, and a new, brighter tomorrow awaits. The Church Revitalization Checklist is a tool to help you start fresh, leverage your strengths, and discover hidden opportunities for church growth. God has placed you exactly where He wants you. But let's be honest, if you're leading a church, it isn't easy. Maybe your church has been in the doldrums for years. Maybe you're hearing a lot of complaints, and you're simply tired or disheartened. Maybe you've been hurt. But you are not alone. Many church leaders have sore backs from carrying a heavy load. This book will lighten that load. The Church Revitalization Checklist provides a step-by-step path to a hope-filled future for both you and your church. Popular church expert Sam Rainer will walk you and your leadership team through a seven-point checklist--everything from reconsidering your priorities to evaluating your location and facilities. It is an extremely practical tool to unleash your congregation and help them step into God's unique purpose for them. Your brighter future starts now.

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Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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1496454405

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The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church

The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church

Essential Church?

Essential Church?

Make My Church Safe

Make My Church Safe

The Church Revitalization ChecklistThe Church Revitalization Checklist

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