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Ed Stetzer (Author), Thom S. Rainer (Author)
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How are we doing? The church, that is. And how are we doing it? Congregations have long measured success by "bodies, budget, and buildings"--a certain record of attendance, the offering plate, and square footage. But the scorecard can't stop there. When it does, the deeper emphasis on accountability, discipleship, and spiritual maturity is lost. Ignoring those details, we see fewer lives transformed, Christian influence wane, and churches thin out--a situation that is all too familiar across North America today.

It is time to take heart and rework the scorecard.

According to Ed Stetzer and Thom S. Rainer, the authors of Transformational Church, "Too often we've highlighted the negative realities of the declining American church but missed the opportunity to magnify the God of hope and transformation."

Based on the most comprehensive study of its kind, including a survey of more than 7,000 churches and hundreds of on-site interviews with pastors, Transformational Church takes us to the thriving congregations where truly changing lives is the norm.

Stetzer and Rainer clearly confirm the importance of disciple making for all through active biblical engagement and prayerful dependence on God alongside of ever-increasing, intentional participation in mission and ministry activities. As the church engages these issues, the world will see the change:

* More people following Christ
* More believers growing in their faith
* More churches making an impact on their communities

The transformation starts now.

About the Author

Thom S. Rainer is president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources, one of the largest Christian resource companies worldwide, and the best-selling coauthor of Simple Church, Essential Church, and Simple Life. Rainer and his wife, Nellie Jo, have three grown sons and live in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ed Stetzer is director of LifeWay Research and missiologist in residence at LifeWay Christian Resources in Nashville, Tennessee. He holds two masters, two doctoral degrees, and has written dozens of articles and acclaimed books including Planting Missional Churches, Breaking the Missional Code, Comeback Churches, and Lost and Found. Ed and his wife have three daughters.


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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: B&H Books (June 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1433669307
  • ISBN-13: 978-1433669309
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #16,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4.0 out of 5 stars "Doing Church" for God's Glory, June 30, 2010
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Ed Stetzer and Thom Rainer have well-deserved reputations as "gurus" of church organization. They have both written prolifically on a variety of church-related topics, and have contributed an impressive body of research over the years to help churches understand what makes ministry tick.

Unlike many in their field, their approach has always been grounded in the authority of Scripture (rather than the latest and greatest cultural trends) and fully cognizant of the fact that God is the author of all spiritual growth within churches regardless of their particular ministry methodology.

Transformational Church, the latest from LifeWay Research President Stetzer and LifeWay Christian Resources President Rainer, proposes that the Church is fundamentally about radical change--death to life, rebellion against God to kingdom service, etc.--and that too many churches are mired in the status quo of apathy or inward-focused activity that does not contribute meaningfully to Christ's mission.
Through case studies of churches around the U.S. (some large, some small, of different denominations, but all following after God), the authors develop what they call the "new scorecard" for measuring the effectiveness of ministry; this is in addition to (not necessarily in contrast with) the "old scorecard" of attendance, giving, and programs/facilities. They build a theory of the "transformational loop" of church development, which is comprised of three categories: discern, embrace, and engage. They break down the categories into seven key elements that active churches should evince: a missionary mentality, vibrant leadership, relational intentionality, prayerful dependence, worship (actively embracing Christ), community (connecting people with people), and mission (showing Jesus through word and deed). Each of the elements is fleshed out in detail through a chapter of the book.

Stetzer and Rainer try to avoid a "do this, get that" systematic approach to church ministry, attempting rather to show churches in action demonstrating the principals they describe ministry. It is impossible for them to completely escape the style that lends itself to their subject matter (measuring performance), but they leave the reader with an encouragement to evaluate churches from a biblical perspective of kingdom mission, not simply from a traditional measure of success.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS BOOK NOW!, June 25, 2010
This review is from: Transformational Church: Creating a New Scorecard for Congregations (Hardcover)
I have read at least 100 books on the church in my ministry years. It is not a stretch to say that this book is biblical, practical and well researched. The weaving of the seven traits of transformational churches is well balanced by stories and explanations, without providing programs and `reproducible templates' by which the cultural nuances would be lost in their reproduction. This is an excellent book and a powerful read for those who are serious about the church in the coming decade or more. Thank you for beginning the discussion and reviving hope for the church. I look forward to more on this!

Transformational Church should be the first book you read this year if church health and growth are your priorities. Ed Stetzer and Thom Rainer have written one of the most researched, biblical, practical and hopeful books on the church in years!

~ Matthew Smith, founder and director of Eagles In Leadership ([..])
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Fresh Approach to Meaningful Church Growth, June 4, 2010
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The authors would like local churches to ask: "How are we doing?" And this then prompts the subsequent query: "How are we doing it?" Many Evangelical churches ascertain success by quantifying attendance, giving, and the size of their church building. But in "Transformational Church," church growth specialists Thom S. Rainer (CEO LifeWay Christian Resources; author of "Simple Church," and "Essential Church")
and Ed Stetzer (missiologist: LifeWay Christian Resources; earned two PhDs; author of: "Comeback Churches," and "Lost and Found") assert that mere numeral growth is not all true congregational success embodies. Biblical truths must under-gird church purpose as it motivates all the plans, aspirations, and objectives of local congregations.

1Corinthians 10:31 "In everything you do, glorify God..."

The authors call and outline an approach to church growth through the earnest implementation of:

- Biblical responsibility
- Mentoring
- Spiritual growth of the congregants
- The leadership passionately magnifying the Lord and modeling the importance therein.

Much of their information comes from a survey of more than 7,000 churches along with hundreds of interviews with pastors and congregants.

Ephesians 1:19-23 "And what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power 20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. 22 And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, 23 which is His Body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.

Dr. Stetzer and Rainer press the essential need of discipleship concerning the leader's relationship with the Lord Jesus and in producing disciples via mentoring as all members become ministers to those in their own life circle.

This volume will help your congregation:

- Bring more of the lost to Jesus
- Encourage active spiritual growth in church members
- Assist your church in touching and changing your local community and the world.

Read this fascinating work that offers spiritual inspiration and practical solutions to bring about a real transformation in the leadership and members of your congregation and the society around your church.
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