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The Multiplying Church teaches us new math by using age-old formulas to accomplish the mission of Jesus. Bob Roberts writes with the wisdom of an experienced church planter and the perspective of a man who has a global influence. If you are tired of attrition and want more than simple addition, then read, learn, and become a multiplying church! -- Dave Ferguson, Community Christian Church & NewThing Network

Any book by Bob Roberts is an event. But this one is even more eventful than his others, primarily because the #1 church planter in North America shares his secrets with the rest of us. Your church, and your soul, can never be the same after reading this book. -- Leonard Sweet, Drew University, George Fox University, www.wickiletics.com


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The Multiplying Church is a primer for pastors and lay leaders involved in, or wanting to learn about, the church multiplication groundswell in North America. It shows how multiplying churches should be a natural, regular function of every church to reach the 70 percent of Americans who have no meaningful church relationship.

Detailing the stories and guiding principles of this dramatic growth, this guide offers insight on:

* Why churches are multiplying in the East but not in the West
* Keys to church multiplication
* The missing link--pregnant mother churches
* Antioch vs. Jerusalem: Which got it right?
* What kind of churches should we start?
* What is the end game of church planting?
* How big does a church have to be to start multiplying churches?
* Church planting movements or Jesus movements?

Bob Roberts helps us return to an early-church model of multiplication where a single church sent laypeople out to plant other communities of believers.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Zondervan; illustrated edition edition (March 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0310277167
  • ISBN-13: 978-0310277163
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #358,666 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book on church planting, August 14, 2008
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This is a must read book for church planters. Bob Roberts writes in a very easy to read style but the content is deep. As I was preparing my own book on church planting, I felt compelled to read all the church planting books on the market. This book stood out. It's excellent--pure and simple. I found myself going back to it again and again. Not only is Bob Roberts a successful practioner (having planting approximately 100 churches), he's also a great teacher. His passion can be seen on every page. I also like the way the book is laid out. You won't be disappointed by this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond a Model, July 8, 2008
Took this book w/ me to Nigeria; it was so good that I gave it away to friend who lives there. Here are a couple of notable quotes that stuck with me (I literally left the book with a friend, so these quotes are coming from the 6 pages of notes that I took)...
1. (pg. 43) we are fixated on the harvest, but have forgotten how to water.
2. (pg. 123) mission of the church = mobilizing believers to serve every domain of society.
3. (pg. 129-ish) a feature of the global church is a long term commitment to a specific place in the world until it becomes a sending place...(YES YES YES!!)
4. (pg. 161) give time to what really matters.

Great book Bob...can't wait for #4, my co-workers are waiting on it!

scott b
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Church Planting For The Next Generation, February 16, 2008
For years I was searching for some sort of "Acts 2" movement. This book, along with Transformation & Glocalization gives me hope that others are not only thinking the same way as I am, but many are doing it.

Most books on church planting begin and end with a sort of organizational feel. Build a core, raise some money and do some marketing. These things aren't bad per se...But they don't necessarily change the world.

This book give me hope that the Kingdom can be real and tangible. We can make a "glocal" impact, become friends with others with whom we don't share the same theological beliefs and yet not compromise our own beliefs in the process.

So if you want to be convicted, challenged and inspired, do yourself a favor and pick up this book and start walking in the new "flat" world.


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