The U-turn church
Subtitle: new direction for health and growth
By: Kevin G. Harney and Bob Bouwer
Contributors: Bouwer, Bob
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, Mich
Language: eng
Number of pages: 204
ISBN-13: 9780801013713
Subjects: Church renewal; Church growth
Other titles: Uturn church
Description: "You don't need to tell pastors that the majority of churches in America are in a state of stagnation or decline. Most of them are ministering in such a church. Now two pastors who turned their churches around show leaders how they can help usher in a new season of health, faithfulness, growth, and vision in their churches. The U-Turn Church walks readers through the roadblocks of tradition, lack of vision or leadership, structural problems, and concerns about denominational distinctives to forge a new way forward into a hope-filled future. Through the stories of two churches that have experienced healthy transformation, readers will see that there is not just one right way to reverse decline. They will receive practical help and wisdom born of experience as they begin their own U-Turn journey" -- Publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Holy zeal; title: Urgency; title: Crystal-clear vision; title: The power of prayer; title: Biblical truths vs. personal preferences; title: Unleashing leaders; title: High expectations; title: Tough skin and soft hearts; title: Taking holy risks; title: Looking out; title: The "wow" factor; title: U-turn myths; title: You-turns : from you-turn to u-turn.