Transformational Church: Creating a New Scorecard for Congregations
It is time to take heart and rework the scorecard.
According to Ed Stetzer and Thom S. Rainer, the authors of Transformational Church, "Too often we've highlighted the negative realities of the declining American church but missed the opportunity to magnify the God of hope and transformation."
Based on the most comprehensive study of its kind, including a survey of more than 7,000 churches and hundreds of on-site interviews with pastors, Transformational Church takes us to the thriving congregations where truly changing lives is the norm.
Stetzer and Rainer clearly confirm the importance of disciple making for all through active biblical engagement and prayerful dependence on God alongside of ever-increasing, intentional participation in mission and ministry activities. As the church engages these issues, the world will see the change:
* More people following Christ
* More believers growing in their faith
* More churches making an impact on their communities
The transformation starts now.
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Top Highlights
“The old scorecard of the church valued the external measures of the three Bs: bodies, budget, and buildings.” (source)
“We were on a mission. And when you are on a mission, you get focused.” (source)
“A Transformational Church is a congregation that joins God’s mission of sharing the gospel and making disciples. Those disciples become more like Jesus, and the church thus acts as the body of Christ transforming their communities and the world for the kingdom of God.” (source)
“Churches displaying transformational ministries revealed a dependence on prayer rather than a program for prayer. Their need to connect with God in prayer was evident and motivated by mission rather than selfish needs.” (source)
“The third reason so many missional Christians are uninvolved in God’s mission is that many are focusing on being good news rather than telling good news.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Transformational Church
- Authors:
- Rainer, Thom S.
- Stetzer, Ed
- Publisher: B&H Books
- Publication Date: 2010
- ISBN: 9781433671791