In this book we have sought to bring together the best methods of the best workers, converging from different states and distant lands the separate rays, that they might focus on these pages. In the treatment of the subject, to which, for several years, we have given no little time in gathering material, we have not felt called upon to add another to the many volumes which treat of the importance and imperative necessity of church work, but, persuaded that only those who already have clearly defined convictions concerning its importance would likely peruse these pages, we have given less time to telling what and more to telling how. Neither have we had any pet theories to advocate. We have not sought to show how we would do this great work, but to show how the most successful have done and are doing it. We have not been, nor could we be animated by any higher ambition than the desire to bring to all who are bearing the sacred trusts of a crucified Saviour such aid and assistance as would be found helpful in making possible an acquaintance with the systems and methods which have already proven their worth in actual experience and practical work. Where we have sought to contrast the advantages and disadvantages which attach themselves to any method, we have aimed to do so in a purely unbiased manner. Rather than plead as a partisan, we have briefly stated the arguments upon both sides, leaving the reader, with a knowledge of his own situation, to select for himself. I feel confident that no one who has looked out upon the larger activities of the Christian church can fail to have been deeply impressed with the significance of the great animation which has, especially during the last six years, marked the marshaling of thousands of congregations for Christian
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book seeks to inspire modern Christian congregations to recognize the transformative power of organized, effective, collective action by studying the methods used by successful, purpose-driven churches. The author's aim is to teach practical strategies that churches may implement to empower their members to become active agents of positive change within their communities. The book pulls from examples across the nation to demonstrate how churches can grow by organizing their members to serve the needs of others and to share the message of Christ. The author believes that outreach and evangelism are core tenets of the Christian message and that all congregations should be engaged in ministry that serves both their communities and the wider world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331451938_0
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