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How does Church Turned Inside Out differ from other books on the topic of church planting and methodology?
We end where others begin. Methods, paradigms, strategies or organizational structure are not appropriate places of origin. It’s about God, His story, His plans and His vision. God is the focal point around which everything else is organized, so everything about a church is some kind of reflection of Him. We design with that in mind.
Have there been any surprising reactions to the book?
The biggest surprise for others seems to be that we don’t take sides. Many books that address the organizational aspect of church are written from particular perspectives like "organic" church, "seeker" church, "purpose driven" church, and |
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so forth. For us, a movement of God in the world takes the whole church, acknowledging its oneness under Christ. We try to help people navigate to where they sense God is leading them, not where we think they should go. In doing so, we intentionally bless them.
Who is the book for and why should they read it?
The book is for anyone considering designing a church or a community, and wanting to incorporate Kingdom principles into their lives. . . |
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Status of Children Worldwide |
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2.2 billion worldwide |
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143 million orphans |
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2 million were HIV positive at the end of 2007 |
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25,000 die every day due to poverty. . . |
Church Financial Trends 2009 vs 2008 |
Less than one-third of congregations report a decline in giving during the first half of 2009, according to a recent report released by The Alban Institute. In the study of 1,500 congregations, almost 37% reported an increase in fundraising for the first half of 2009 over 2008. Another 34% reported that fundraising receipts stayed the same between 2008 and the first half of 2009. Nevertheless, nearly 30% of congregations experienced a decrease in giving in 2009. . .
Appeal of Churches that Serve the Poor |
A recent study from LifeWay Research shows that churches remaining obedient to Christ’s example of serving the poor are also more likely to attract guests. . .
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