The Externally Focused Church
by By Rusaw, Rick and Swanson, Eric
Category: Religion , Christian Church , Administration

If Your Church Vanished, Would Your Community Weep? Would Anyone Notice? Would Anyone Care?"I will never forget the comment of one fourth-grade teacher as she stood there, amazed at the work being done on her classroom by complete strangers: 'If this is Christianity, then I'm interested,' she said."from Forward by Rick Rusaw and Eric SwansonLearn from churches that have made serving their communities a priority--with dramatic results. Your church can be a firm pillar in your community because of the unwavering truth and love of its members.Use case studies from churches that have mastered community service, and apply the action steps to:    Attract new believers and reach hurt and skeptical people through service    Use the resources your church already has to impact those in need    Learn how churches have made community service a part of their DNA    Help your members deepen their spiritual commitment through service    Discover practical ways to change your community--starting nowFrom the minister to the mechanic and the teen to the tenured, your church will expand God's kingdom when it extends his love to the people in your community.