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Four surprises from churches that involve and keep new members
Church Central brings you classic research into church health from Dr. Thom Rainer. His findings in this field have inspired countless leaders to change congregations to become more effective in evangelism, ministry, fellowship, discipleship, worship and prayer.
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BOOK REVIEW: 'Get A Life: It IS All About You'
McNeal's latest book is aimed at a mainstream, self-help audience. He again recommends a focus on strengths rather than weaknesses as a way for people to enjoy God's intended gift of life in abundance.
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Keep small groups focused on outreach
Small groups are the core of a healthy congregation. So it is important to keep them focused on both growing the faith of members, and on reaching out to people who are not yet believers. However, even groups aimed at evangelism naturally tend to turn inward after awhile. Dr. Chuck Lawless offers four ways make sure that open groups remain evangelistic.
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Consultant tells churches groups are essential
In an age of worship, Las Cruces, New Mexico, consultant Josh Hunt, tells congregations that group life is as vital a part of a healthy church as the Sunday morning worship service. Teaching around the country for a decade, Hunt has encouraged church leaders to let go of the "us four and no more" mentality of Sunday school and face a new frontier of multiplying groups.
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Compassion International offers churches the world
Compassion International has been working steadily since the Korean War to provide for the world's orphans. But recent changes have brought this parachurch ministry into focus for more churches interested in reaching out to the poor around the world. In fact, Compassion's reach has doubled in the last four years.
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