I looked at churches that were growing and increasing in numbers through new salvations and baptisms, as well as reaching the unchurched within their local communities. Tony interviews thom rainer about his recent book autopsy of a deceased church. In this book rainer identifies several fatal causes that put once alive and vibrant churches in the grave. Its genesis was a popular blog article with the same title. From his experiences, he has discovered twelve consistent themes among those churches that have died. Summary paper autopsy of a deceased church thom rainer. They were engaged in an activity called, this is the way weve always done it.
Rainer, 9781433683923, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Whether your church is vibrant or dying, whether you are a pastor or a church member, autopsy of a deceased church will walk you through the radical paths necessary to keep your church alive to the glory of god and advancement of christs kingdom. Autopsy of a deceased church ebook download free pdf. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. Lifeway christian resources president thom rainer, in a new book, autopsy of a deceased church, examines key factors in 10 case studies of churches that closed their doors. Thom rainer has helped churches grow, reverse the trends of decline, and has. Before autopsy of a deceased church became a best seller in church administration on amazon, it started off as a 700word post on rainer s blog. Autopsy of a deceased church 12 ways to keep yours alive.
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