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by: Thom S. Rainer, Eric Geiger
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 248
EAN: 9780805443905
ISBN: 0805443908
Label: B&H Books
Manufacturer: B&H Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: June 01, 2006
Publisher: B&H Books
Sales Rank: 1790
Studio: B&H Books
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Product Description:
The simple revolution is here. From the iPod design to Google’s uncluttered homepage, simple ideas are changing the world.
Multi-awarded #1 national bestseller Simple Church guides Christians back to the simple gospel-sharing methods of Jesus. No bells or whistles required. Based on case studies of 400 American churches, Thom Rainer and Eric Geiger prove the disciple-making process is often too complex. Simple churches thrive by taking four ideas to heart: Clarity. Movement. Alignment. Focus.
Simple Church examines each idea, clearly showing why it is time to simplify.
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Rating:  - Great way to look at revamping church...
When I started to read this book, I had absolutely no grounds for either thinking I would love the book or hate the book. I just wanted to read it. I actually had never heard of it as I am not a Senior Pastor, but what caught my attention is the desire to see our church focus on what God has the church here for. Not our programs, events, etc. but just literally..."Why did God leave the church here on this earth?" I thought this book would aid in this understanding.
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Rating:  - Why coudn't the book be simpler and less redundant
I think the book has several good ideas.
But why did they write it in such a cluttered and redundant way? THe book is way longer than it needs to be. I think they should have followed their own advice. Way too much emphasis on the statistics and way too many charts that look all to much the same. What is the statistical variation from chart to chart? Not much. I think it backs to what Jesus said: There are two great commandents for the individual and one or two great commendments ... Read More
Rating:  - A Must Read for All Church Members
This book is a must read for all church members, not just leaders. Churches are trying to be everything to everybody. Thus, they are becoming less effective in reaching new people and in helping believers develop in spiritual maturity. Simple, but effective.
Rating: - Thought provoking
Simple church causes one to stop, think and pray. Good for all of us to do.
Rating:  - Not a Bad Book - Just Nothing New
The content of this book is "fine", but not overly impressive. The title "Simple Church", also describes the content, but only too well. The information is just that, too simple. Almost everything that is said in this book can be found in other books that are much better.
I would suggest reading 7 Practices of Effective Ministry and Next Generation Leader by Andy Stanley. These are much better reads and much more practical for church ministry.
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