Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive

No one wants to see a church die. And yet, far too many churches are dying. For more than twenty—five years, Dr. Thom Rainer has helped churches grow, reverse the trends of decline, and has autopsied those that have died. From this experience, he has discovered twelve consistent themes among those churches that have died. Yet, it’s not gloom and doom because from those twelve themes, lessons on how to keep your church alive have emerged.

Whether your church is vibrant or dying, whether you a...