Dieser Autor befasst sich mit tiefgründigen Fragen des Glaubens, der Mission und der Evangelisation und schöpft dabei aus seiner reichen Erfahrung im kirchlichen Umfeld. Seine Arbeit bietet den Lesern praktische Einblicke und theologische Reflexionen, die in einer reichen Tradition verwurzelt sind und sich gleichzeitig mit den Herausforderungen der heutigen Zeit auseinandersetzen. Sein Schreiben zielt darauf ab, Einzelpersonen und Gemeinschaften zu inspirieren und auszurüsten für aktiven Dienst und geistliches Wachstum. Durch seine Veröffentlichungen und öffentlichen Auftritte teilt er seine Vision für die Kirche und ihre Mission in der modernen Welt.
Church Planting from the Ground Up is a visionary guide for the critical task of new church multiplication. Share in the wisdom of these field-tested veterans as you gain insight from their stories, practical ideas, and real-world experiences.
In Transformational Groups, Ed Stetzer and Eric Geiger provide a map to transformational success for your church's groups ministry. Using data from the largest survey of pastors and laypersons ever done on the condition of groups in the church, they define a simple process to lead your groups from where they are to where God wants them to be
"Len Sweet talks about Planting New Churches in a Postmodern Age as that one-stop, one-shop wonder that makes obsolete all the alternatives. In this book, Ed Stetzer lays out a case for missional church planting and then describes the process to plant healthy new churches. He combines the theological and the practical in one book. The book looks at cultures and how to reach persons in those cultures through the tools within the cultures themselves. It also provides a new look at emerging trends in churches reaching postmoderns. Then, it provides step by step instructions about how to plant churches in today's world. Sections include ""Basics of Church Planting,"" which explores the biblical and theological basis for planting, ""Church Planting Nuts and Bolts"" which provides those essential practical tools, and ""Understanding Cultures and Models,"" which provides fresh insights into reaching people in today's world. Solid experience (from Stetzer and dozens of examples), Biblical roots, and fresh insights into the postmodern world make this a must read for the church planting hoping to make an impact."
Research indicates that most churches experience initial growth followed by stagnation and decline. Since 1991, while the North American population grew by 15%, the number of "unchurched" individuals surged by 92%. Many large churches that thrived in the 1950s and '60s now operate below capacity. To address this issue, authors Ed Stetzer and Mike Dodson conducted a survey of 300 churches across ten denominations that successfully revitalized after periods of decline. Their findings reveal an effective method for reinvigorating congregations. Endorsements highlight the book's value: Dr. Rick Warren praises Stetzer's extensive experience, calling the book a beneficial resource for churches. Thom S. Rainer emphasizes its biblical foundation, thorough research, and practical application, asserting it should reach countless church leaders. Elmer Towns appreciates the balanced approach of combining research with actionable advice. Leonard Sweet regards it as the most helpful work on church revitalization in recent years. Jack W. Hayford notes its grounding in essential principles for revitalizing congregations. Gary L. McIntosh commends the authors for their rigorous research and practical guidance. Bill Easum encourages leaders of non-growing evangelical churches to engage with the material, suggesting it could also benefit mainline churches.
Your church can multiply--that is, it can reproduce itself. Churches in North America are bigger than ever, but their slow rate of growth cannot keep up with population increases. Existing churches simply cannot add enough new believers! The good news is that by multiplying, steadily and strategically planting new churches that, in turn, plant new churches, the global Church creates more of what Ralph Moore calls harvest points. In How to Multiply Your Church, Pastor Moore shows church leaders and pastors why multiplication is the key to growing God's global kingdom in their communities. And he offers them proven methods for implementing multiplication in their existing churches. Countless leaders have found an indispensable resource in Ralph's earlier book, "Starting a New Church" because of Pastor Moore's vast firsthand experience and practical wisdom. "How to Multiply Your Church" is the next leap forward for those who long to see God's kingdom increase.