"Why Are These Presbyterian Churches Growing?" - book review

Why Are These Presbyterian Churches Growing?: (The Story of Fifteen Thriving Presbyterian Churches
Foster H. Shannon

Green Leaf Press, Alhambra, CA

2009

Why is it that Fifteen Presbyterian Churches in California have shown substantial membership growth? Their exciting stories challenge and encourage all of us, while their unique examples teach us how to improve our ministries in the local church.


 
   "The answer, of course, is a combination of excellent leadership and excellent programs of ministry that attract new people.  The book compares membership and attendance gains from 2002 to 2007, along with background information about the community and the church.  A summary of the staff and programs gives a snapshot of the congregation's ministry in a typical week.  The churches offer us many possibilities for growth beyond the incentive of favorable demographics.  A concluding chapter gives a few general suggestions for us to consider in following the example of these growing churches."

Reviewed by Pastor Doug VanNiel,

Bethany Presbyterian Church,

Zuni

 

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