Church Growth

Why Men Hate Going to Church

by David Murrow

It's Sunday morning. Where are all the men? Less than 40 percent of adults in most churches are men and 20 to 25 percent of married church-going women attend without their husbands. Reveals why men are the world's largest unreached people group. Very insightful. Explains the why of the problem and numerous practical solutions to remedy the problem. This book is for pastors, wives, and men. 248 pages.

Why Men Hate Going to Church #301
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Comeback Churches

by Ed Stetzer and Mike Dodson

Research shows that over time, most churches plateau and then eventually decline. They start strong and experience periods of growth, then stagnate and lose members. The population has increased by 15 percent while the number of “unchurched” has increased by a shocking 92 percent (source: The Barna Group). Leading missiologist Ed Stetzer and Mike Dodson surveyed more than 300 formerly declining congregations across ten different denominations which are now growing. They share how God is now using these churches to impact their communities with the Gospel. Hard cover, 226 pages

Comeback Churches #305

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12 Pillars of a Healthy Church

by Dr. Waldo Werning (LCMS)

People are searching everywhere for answers to church ministry. This book will give you a vision for church growth and will broaden it. Rev. Stephen Hower (LCMS) says, “I especially recommend this book for those who are frustrated with their ministries and are looking for insights that will help them understand important principles of health.”  130 pages.

12 Pillars of a Healthy Church  #303
Price: $12.00

The Seed-Planting Church

by Dr. Waldo Werning (LCMS)

Proposing Biblical principles, this book shows how the church can be revitalized by God’s design. It displays a nurturing seed-planting model in place of a maintenance harvesting style of church. Dr. Kent Hunter
(LCMS), The Church Doctor, writes, “Powerfully practical... will change your church from a bureaucracy to the movement God has called Christianity to be. I have already begun using this material in my work with churches.” 168 pages

The Seed-Planting Church   #304
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44 Ways to Increase Church Attendance

The most accurate barometer of a church's health is its worship attendance. Lyle Schaller proposes specific and practical ideas on increasing worship attendance under these themes: Begin with the Worship Experience, Review the Schedule, The Power of Program, Real Estate Considerations Do Influence Attendance, and Institutional Factors. All clergy and lay leaders looking for solid, tested ways to build a larger and more dynamic membership will find it in this book. 5 1/4" x 8 1/2", 128 pages.

44 Ways to Increase Church Attendance #300
Price: $18.00