Bøger af Ed Stetzer

"We don't want our church to die." The congregant's concern matches reliable data that shows the North American Church is, in fact, shrinking. The general adult population of the United States may have grown by a predictable fifteen percent in recent years, but the number of unchurched adults has also, meanwhile, increased by a more shocking ninety-two percent (source: The Barna Group). Perhaps you've noticed: large church buildings that were filled in the 1950s and 60s now hold a fraction of their capacity. And recent research suggests that the perceived church growth of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s had more to do with a redistribution of believers than reaching the unchurched. Overall, our churches are stagnant, in need of a return to healthy evangelistic growth. Leading missiologist Ed Stetzer sheds new light on a crucial issue in Comeback Churches. Coauthored with pastor Mike Dodson, their exceptionally researched book reports on more than 300 formerly declining congregations across ten different denominations, ringing the bell about what it takes today to revitalize a weakened body of believers.

Join three seasoned church-ministry experts on an insider's tour of the most innovative churches today! Discover a dozen types of innovation, each with profiles of congregations that have implemented that innovation. This is more than a show-and-tell tour, however. Each chapter offers a solid take-away for church leaders on how to learn and apply the appropriate innovation profiled. The authors also offer scripturally based assessments of both the positive and negatives implications of implementing each innovation, providing guidance and wisdom. There are many ways to present the gospel, and this timely book will serve as a springboard for church leaders scratching their heads and asking themselves, "What should we do next?" By learning from a dozen different church types, church leaders can become more intentional about exploring new directions and reaching more of the world for Christ.

How much biblical contents is needed for a sermon to be true preaching? Does God have a preferred style of Sunday worship? What makes a church the Church?Almost everyone knows the difference between light and darkness. But what is the boundary between them? When does a Christian leave the edge of light and enter the world of darkness?Elmer Towns and Ed Stetzer explore critical issues related to the emerging church and provide biblical principles for penetrating the darkness of culture with the shining light of Christ's gospel."Illuminating, fascinating, provocative!"-Ed Hindson, Assistant to the Chancellor, Liberty University Lynchburg, Virgina"A solid read for college and seminary students. A must read for pastors and pew dwellers."-Howard A. Eyrich, President, Birmingham Theological Seminary"A great tool for helping churches that want to reach out in a contemorary culture made sure they stay "...in the world, but not of the world."" -Charles Arn, President, Church Growth, Inc.. Monrovia, California

A groundbreaking guide for multiplying the impact of churchplants Based on a study that was commissioned by the LeadershipNetwork, this book reveals the best practices in church plantingand uncovers the common threads among them. A much-needed resource,this book will inform, guide, and even catalyze today's many churchplanting leaders.