Church Planting in the African-American Context [Paperback]

Hozell C. Francis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1999

One in every six churches in the United States is African-American. So, given the church's central role in the black community, why is the number of unchurched African-Americans increasing? How can you plant a church that proclaims with power and relevance the unchanging gospel to our changing African-American culture? Drawing from his wealth of experience, Hozell Francis gives you both the theory and practice for raising up a church in today's black community. You'll find out how to: - Shape a vision to guide your church - Form plans to realize your vision - Cultivate strong community ties - Develop an effective core of leaders - Impact families with the Gospel. - Transcend cultural dividing lines.

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One in every six churches in the United States is African-American. So, given the church’s central role in the black community, why is the number of unchurched African-Americans increasing? How can you plant a church that proclaims with power and relevance the unchanging Gospel to our changing African-American culture?

Drawing from his wealth of experience, Hozell Francis gives you both the theory and practice for raising up a church in today’s black community. You’ll find out how to: ? Shape a vision to guide your church ? Form plans to realize your vision ? Cultivate strong community ties ? Develop an effective core of leaders ? Impact families with the Gospel ? Transcend cultural dividing line -- Publisher

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In this very readable and informative book Hozell Francis helps church planters achieve their goals more efficiently. He identifies the various models for church planting, which entail some of the reasons for planting a new church. He also examines economic factors, the homogeneous principle, and the resurgence of a missions emphasis in black churches. Along the way he also clears up some prominent misconceptions about black churches. Church Planting in the African American Context is a good combination of theory and practice--of whys and how-tos.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310228778
• ISBN-13: 978-0310228776
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,015,922 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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