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Essential Church?

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    Why do so many young adults (18 to 22) leave the church, and what will it take to bring them back? This important question is examined and duly answered in Essential Church?, a follow-up to Thom se. Rainer's bestselling Simple Church cowritten this time with his son, research expert Sam Rainer.The book is based on a study of one-thousand so-called "church dropouts" who were interviewed about why they left. Their answers are quite surprising, having less to do with "losing their religion" and more about the desire for a community that isn't made stale by simply maintaining the status quo.In turn, the Rainers offer churches four concrete solutions toward making their worship community an essential part these young people's lives again: Simplify - develop a clear structure and process for making disciples.Deepen - provide strong biblical teaching and preaching.Expect - let members know the need for commitment to the congregation.Multiply - emphasize evangelism, outward focus, and starting new churches.

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    UPC: 9780805443929
    Pages: 272
    Preferred Location: SCLS
    Brand : LifeWay
    Condition: New
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About the Author

Thom S. Rainer is president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources, one of the largest Christian resource companies worldwide, and the best-selling coauthor of Simple Church. Rainer and his wife, Nellie Jo, have three grown sons and live in Nashville, Tennessee.Sam S. Rainer is a senior pastor, writer, and the president and CEO of Rainer Research. He also blogs and writes a column for Outreach magazine and lives with his wife, Erin, in Floyds Knobs, Indiana.

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  • What topics does 'Essential Church?' cover?

    'Essential Church?' explores the reasons why young adults aged 18 to 22 leave the church and offers solutions for churches to engage this demographic effectively. It presents findings from interviews with church dropouts and suggests practical steps for churches to become more relevant and essential to young people's lives.

  • Who are the authors of 'Essential Church?'

    The book is co-authored by Thom S. Rainer and his son, Sam S. Rainer. Thom is the president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources, while Sam is a senior pastor and research expert.

  • What solutions does the book propose for churches?

    'Essential Church?' offers four key solutions for churches: Simplify their structure for making disciples, Deepen biblical teaching, Expect commitment from members, and Multiply by focusing on evangelism and starting new churches.

  • Who is the target audience for this book?

    The primary audience for 'Essential Church?' includes church leaders, pastors, and anyone interested in understanding and addressing the challenges faced by young adults in relation to church attendance.

  • What research supports the findings in 'Essential Church?'?

    The book is based on a study of one thousand church dropouts who were interviewed about their experiences and reasons for leaving the church, providing a solid research foundation for its conclusions and recommendations.

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