Ignite: How to Spark Immediate Growth in Your Church (Paperback)

~ (Author), Jennifer Dykes Henson (Author)

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Ignite is the ultimate how-to book for church leaders who want to reach more people for Jesus Christ. Pastor and founder of Church Leader Insights, Nelson Searcy, will provide practical, inventive guidelines for bringing first-time guests through the doors. This book sets forth a step-by-step, biblically grounded, proven plan for creating immediate church growth by utilizing a "Big Day" to mobilize the church for evangelism. This user-friendly guide will show church leaders what they need to do to reach the unchurched in their communities and break through the debilitating growth barriers that are holding them back. Through the inspiration of testimonies and stories, combined with the down-to-earth, applicable teaching that Searcy readers have come to expect and appreciate, Ignite will give church leaders the tools they desperately need to reach and keep modern-minded, unchurched people to create and sustain growth momentum.

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The ultimate how-to book for reaching more people for Jesus Christ Ignite sets forth a step-by-step, biblically grounded, proven plan for creating immediate church growth by utilizing a "Big Day" to mobilize the church for evangelism. This user-friendly guide will show you how to reach the unchurched in your community and break through the debilitating growth barriers that are holding your church back. You can reach--and keep--modern-minded, unchurched people to create and sustain growth momentum. Ignite shows you how it's done. "Searcy brings the unique frontline perspective of a pastor who is in the trenches week after week, figuring out how to effectively reach people with the gospel. Ignite is a very practical manual for any church trying to break through the next barrier to transforming their city for Christ."--Geoff Surratt, pastor of ministries, Seacoast Church "Ignite will help you see things in a clearer, simpler way. It will help you see what's important and what's not in our mission to serve others by giving them hope in Jesus."--Dino Rizzo, founding pastor, Healing Place Church; author, Servolution "There's a big difference between working hard and working smart. In this dynamic new book, Searcy helps readers be good stewards of their valuable time. I was underlining on every page."--Charles Arn, president, Church Growth, Inc. Nelson Searcy served as the director of The Purpose Driven Community at Saddleback Church before starting The Journey Church of the City in New York City in 2002. He and his 1,200-member church appear routinely on lists such as "The 50 Most Influential Churches" and "The 25 Most Innovative Leaders." Jennifer Dykes Henson is a freelance writer based in New York City. Prior to moving to New York, Jennifer worked with Dr. Charles Stanley as the manager of marketing communications for In Touch Ministries in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 203 pages
• Publisher: Baker Books (October 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801072166
• ISBN-13: 978-0801072161
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,126 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a 'big day' how to, October 17, 2009

By	Mat T. Weeks "Pastor Mat" (It's Hot Here AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I started Ignite today. Honestly, I was not looking forward to it. I thought it would be another book on doing a `big day' and I didn't want to read a book on doing a `big day'. I'm not against or theologically misaligned with `big days'--just stink at doing them and they're a lot of work. Forgive me, after all, what I was thinking, of course the "Systems Guy" is gonna deliver more than `how to do a big day' in a book on evangelism! I was very encouraged to read that Ignite will show me how to "create a consistent culture of evangelism" in my church. In fact, I have been praying for God to lead and assist us in that very endeavor, so the book must be part of His Divine response--and I'm confident it will deliver!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book contains very interesting and great ideas with all details!, October 2, 2009

By	! Aesop - Sam SONG (earth) - See all my reviews

This book contains very interesting and great ideas with all details we all could learn from the book:

There are many people out there they need help, and churches can offer the help. A big day could be the new start for many people. So to understand and work with the power of a big day is a good idea though we have to do a lot of preparation work.

Excellent book indeed!


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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Immediate Growth?, October 24, 2009

By	Sam Chung (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

When you hear "double your church in one day," wouldn't you think "what a hoax!"?
I thought so too. But bought it anyway to see what this guy had to say. Though we are in NY too, never heard about Nelson and his church.
But as soon as I picked up the book, I couldn't put it down. Yes, there is nothing new. But 'nothing new' we haven't implemented.
This will spur you. If you are bookish pastor, read this. And be uncomfortable so God can use you.
If you are a Reformed pastor like me, this will benefit you the most because this is theology in action.

I also picked up "fusion" on my kindle and going to download "small group" as well.

His methods are different from Tim Keller's (where many PCA guys are trying to emulate) though they both are serving in NYC. One should look into both.

I am remodeling my ministry around these methods.

Thanks and God bless Nelson!