How to Start a New Service: Your Church Can Reach New People

by Charles Arn, Leith Anderson (Foreword by)

Overview

Why, when, and how to start a new church service, encourage attendance, evaluate the service, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781585582181
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	11/01/1997
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Charles Arn is president of Church Growth, Inc., and editor of The Growth Report. In addition to having written numerous other books, including Catch the Age Wave, he has taught at several seminaries and conducted seminars for churches and pastors across the nation. He is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University and holds a doctorate from the University of Southern California.
Charles Arn (EdD, University of Southern California) is professor of Christian ministry at Wesley Seminary, Indiana Wesleyan University, and president of Church Growth, Inc., where he is responsible for research, design, and development of instructional materials. He has thirty-four years of experience in leading training events for churches and denominations throughout North America and the world. He is known as a leading voice in the church growth movement. He lives in Glendora, California.

Table of Contents

1. Why Start a New Service?
2. The Role of the Pastor
3. Getting the Church on Board
4. What Kinds of Service Do You Want?
5. What Kinds of Service Do They Want?
6. When and Where to Meet
7. Designing the Service
8. Getting People to Come
9. Evaluating the Service
10. Getting People to Come Back