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A recent survey of America's Protestant churches estimates that 85 percent have plateaued or are declining in membership. The rapid and complex changes transforming Western society have left many churches and ministry organizations teetering between ineffectiveness and extinction. They must learn to meet the challenges of the present and upcoming generation quickly.

Leith Anderson has successfully guided his own church through a process of extraordinary growth and change. Out of his experience, research, and presentations has come the material for this book. Dying for Change is not intended to be a simple formula for success. Change is extremely difficult but absolutely necessary.

"If anyone knows and understands the awesome realities facing the church today, it is Leith Anderson -. Dying for Change is a leap forward for biblical thinking in regard to the challenges."

Josh McDowell, Author and Speaker

" - should be must reading for church leaders who wish to embrace change and those who resist it."

D. Stuart Briscoe, Briscoe Ministries, Inc.

"Leith Anderson understands our rapidly changing American culture well and provides a clear road map to help us find our way through increasingly complex surroundings -. A timely and valued book for Christians of all ages."

C. Peter Wagner, Professor of Church Growth, Fuller Theological Seminary

" - diagnoses our condition and offers us a prescription for health."

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Leith Anderson is the Senior Pastor of Wooddale Church in Minnesota. During the 21 years of his tenure with Wooddale, the church has relocated, changed it's name, built three buildings, and become a leader in church philosophy and programming. Sunday morning attendance at Wooddale currently averages several thousand.

Anderson is a graduate of Bradley University, Denver Seminary, and Fuller Theological Seminary. He has been a seminar teacher, conference speaker, and a leader on the boards of numerous Christian organizations. He travels extensively, speaking to leadership groups. Anderson is a nationally recognized expert on how churches must change not only to survive but to thrive in the next century.

Dying for Change, A Church for the 21st Century, and Winning the Values War are a few of the many books Anderson has published. In addition, he is a regular contributor to evangelical magazines.

Anderson and his wife, Charleen, live in Minnesota, and have four children.

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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Bethany House (June 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1556616651
  • ISBN-13: 978-1556616655
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #971,828 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars A basic book encouraging change in the church., April 12, 1999
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This book was required reading for a seminary class that I was taking. I felt that the book was a good, basic book. It explains why the modern church must adapt to the modern world, while still retaining biblical truth. The book is most valuable for exposing why so many of our churches are declining in membership. Once we understand what we are doing wrong, we can make the needed changes to effectively minister to our communities.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Expounds on generational perculiarities., May 16, 1999
This book does a fine job describing many of the cultural/generational factors facing churches in America today. Anderson highlights the perilous position many churches are in with regards to an ever evolving culture and a stagnated church, and emphasizes the neccesity of modifying our ministries to remain relavent, while at the same time preserving the orthodoxy of our doctrine. A helpful read for church planters but a vital resource for church leaders attempting to revitalize plateaued or declining congregations.
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3.0 out of 5 stars An Oldie, but a Goodie, August 1, 2003
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The premise of this book is that the vast majority of American Protestant churches and para-church organizations have either plateaued or are declining in membership because they cannot or will not meet the vast sociological changes that confront our society. Anderson does three basic things: First, he explains the changes that are reshaping our society. Second, he lays out the spiritual and sociological changes the church now faces. Finally, he pervasively argues that the church must beet these challenges head-on in order to survive.

Although this is a well written book, it's real strength begins with chapter seven. It is in this chapter that he begins to detail how we should meet these changes. Perhaps the most insightful observation is the most obvious: change will occur whether we like it or not. The job of the church is to determine it's purpose, to separate the non-negotiables from the negotiables, and then make a decision and act.

I also appreciate his insight in his analysis of decision-making. There is a time to decide, but we tall tend to debate and procrastinate. Anderson lays it on the line when he says we should define the issue, get the facts, consider the alternatives, and then act.

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