More Than Numbers: The Ways Churches Grow (Paperback)

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Mead explores what church growth and evangelism really mean in a time when it is mathematically impossible for every congregation to achieve significant numerical growth. He argues provocatively that spiritual, organizational, and missional growth are just as important as numerical growth, and that all four are needed for a truly healthy and growing church. Case studies and discussion questions are included.

About the Author

Loren B. Mead is president emeritus of the Alban Institute, which he founded in 1974. Since his retirement in 1993, he has continued to consult with congregations, lecture, and write. He has written many books, including The Once and Future Church: Reinventing the Church for a New Mission Frontier (Alban, 1991), and A Change of Pastors (Alban, 2005).

Product Details

• Paperback: 113 pages
• Publisher: Alban Institute (June 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566991099
• ISBN-13: 978-1566991094
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #733,516 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A New Way of Looking at Things, August 9, 2001

By	Geoffrey L Smith "mftgeoff" (Visalia, CA United States) - See all my reviews

The author explains that church growth is not simply an exercise in increasing numbers. The author discusses four ways that churches can grow and emphasizes that all churches can grow in at least one of these ways. This is an important book for anyone who thinks that church growth is only about adding new members.