Grow Your Church from the Outside in: Understanding the Unchurched and How to Reach Them
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- Condition
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- Dimensions
- 5.75 x 0.25 x 8.5 in
- Weight
- 8.8 oz
- Publisher
- Baker Pub Group
- Publication date
- January 1, 2002
- Edition
- Rev
- Language
- English
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According to the author, America has more unchurched people than the entire populations of all but 11 of the world's 194 nations! Based on research among several thousand unchurched people, the book discusses their values, attitudes, beliefs, religious practices, demographics, life goals, and spiritual expectations. Using additional research conducted among churches that have had great success in attracting and retaining unchurched people, the author also outlines perspectives and effective strategies for churches that wish to reach those who avoid churches. Understanding what makes the unchurched tick will give you a better chance of relating to them in meaningful ways. Read more
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| Publisher | Baker Pub Group |
|---|---|
| Publication date | January 1, 2002 |
| Edition | Rev |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 165 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0830730753 |
| ISBN-13 | 59 |
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
| Dimensions | 5.75 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches |
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Not just opinions solid research!
Format: Hardcover
I hear a lot of people making comments like, "We don't need to reinvent the wheel, if it worked for Rick Warren..." and "People are looking for relevant worship" Do you know that practically none of the people I have met take research seriously enough? Everyone seems content to just read a couple of books and to go with their hunches. But real (quantitative) research reveals a lot more than just hunches can. The thing unchurched people are looking for most these days may not be what you are thinking! This book actually is a report on several studies done by George Barna (some explicitly for the SBC). You would do a lot better to base ministry ideas off this survey, than just on what someone found out in a California valley some 20+ years ago. Take a look at some of the most common misconceptions about ministry to the unchurched From the book: TWELVE MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT MINISTRY TO THE UNCHURCHED Misconception #1. Successful ministry to the unchurched depends on following the right model Misconception #2. Dealing with attitudes toward the church and Christianity is a big problem Misconception #3. You must have a seeker service Misconception #4. The best way to attract the unchurched is through large-scale events Misconception #5. The route to success is to copy Willow Creek or Saddleback Misconception #6. If you do it right, most people in your church will have been unchurched before they choose yours as their home church Misconception #7. If you do a good job, most of your unchurched visitors will return Misconception #8. Ministry to the unchurched requires a large staff Misconception #9. The unchurched require anonymity. When they are ready to get involved they will tell you. Misconception #10. If an unchurched person comes five or six times, he or she will stay for good Misconception #11. Success in reaching the unchurched depends upon the Pastor's personality and preaching Misconception #12. Once you start attracting the unchurched, the challenge is simply managing the flow of incoming people
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Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2004 by Chris Forbes
Would recommend to buy this - any lay or pastoral church leader
So I bought this book some time ago and had it on my shelf. Man, I wish I had read it more! When I finally read this through there are so many errors Barna's extensive research can save a pastor or church planter from in spending x amount on such and such outreach event. I would highly recommend five stars the first 2/3's of this book as vital information for a church lay or pastoral leader making decisions about reaching people for Christ. There are some minor disagreements I have with the author not really worth mentioning in the book, but 99% of the book is well worth the read, and 2/3's of it is actionable for you as a leader. Some of the insights in here, for instance, on what the unchurched are attuned to in their daily lives surely still applies we have found through trial and error in church planting from 2010-2015.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2015 by DK
Excellent Resource Book
Format: Paperback
The book was an excellent resource book and the research was extensive and thorough. I plan to purchase 12 of them to teach an evangelism team to each the unchurched in our community. The book helps to reduce the fear of evangelism by understanding the type of a person's needs and attitudes. I belong to a church whose average attendance is 90-110/Sunday and has declined from 175 in l986. Our city of 30,000 has had no rise or decline in population since l986. The book addresses many issues that are applicable to our situation. Thanks for this excellent book. Dorothy W. Franks
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Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2006 by Dorothy W. Franks
Great Book
Format: Paperback
I selected the book because it was either recommended or I enjoyed the synopsis. The book is for self development. It is a great book to read to expand knowledge.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2014 by Amazon Customer
Five Stars
Format: Paperback
VERY INFORMATIVE
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2014 by Paulette Carswell
Five Stars
Format: Paperback
I need this book for Discipline class, again thanks.
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2015 by Janice E. Johnson
Four Stars
Great insight
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2015 by Andrew Bluiett