Who Broke My Church?: 7 Proven Strategies for Renewal and Revival

by Kent R. Hunter

Overview

Something in the Church is broken.

For Christianity to move beyond business as usual, Christians must learn it's not about what you do, but who you are and who you will become.

Based on a survey of 75,000 people in churches from 65 denominations and 5,000 one-on-one interviews, author and founder of Church Doctor Ministries Kent Hunter gives practical direction for Christians to experience the impact every church could make on society. Utilizing seven key strategies for helping churches be more effective, you will finish Who Broke My Church? and feel refreshed, energized, and ready to be the change.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781478989301
Publisher:	FaithWords
Publication date:	09/12/2017
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Dr. Kent Hunter is the founder of Church Doctor Ministries. He has consulted with over 1,700 churches from sixty-five denominations over the past thirty-five years. He has spoken at hundreds of conferences in the U.S. and around the world. He is the author of thirty books on the subject of church health, vitality, and the effectiveness of the church. He and his wife Janet live in northeast Indiana.

Table of Contents

Introduction xxiii

Chapter 1 The Gift of Holy Discontent 1

Chapter 2 Health Wins 14

Chapter 3 Outreach-An Inside job 32

Chapter 4 The Culture of the King 50

Breakthrough Strategies for the Seven Ceilings

Chapter 5 Turn Your Church Right-Side Up-Breakthrough Strategy #1 75

Chapter 6 Turn Your Church Inside Out-Breakthrough Strategy #2 96

Chapter 7 Turn Your Faith into God-Sized Potential-Breakthrough Strategy #3 118

Chapter 8 Turn Up Your Fire for Change-Breakthrough Strategy #4 140

Chapter 9 Turn Your Strategy into God's Math-Breakthrough Strategy #5 162

Chapter 10 Turn Your Service into Dignity-Breakthrough Strategy #6 182

Chapter 11 Turn Your Life into Generosity-Breakthrough Strategy #7 197

Building the Right Culture the Right Way

Chapter 12 Organic Launch 217

Acknowledgments 237

Endnotes 239

Appendix I Holy Discontent Self-Reflection Tool 255

Appendix II Nine Categories of Spiritual Fruit, Before and After Kingdom Culture Strategies 257

Appendix III The use of Many Translations 259

About the Authors 261

Editorial Reviews

For over fifty years, church leaders have searched for the key to reviving, renewing, or revitalizing local churches. This book unpacks seven such change efforts-which are needed in over half of North America's churches. — George G. Hunter III, dean and distinguishedprofessor emeritus, School of World Missionand Evangelism, Asbury Theological Seminary



Addressing the tension between congregational health and missional action, Dr. Kent Hunter issues a clarion call-healthy churches thrive! Kent has made a helpful revision to the way we've thought about church as a movement versus institution, addressing the ever-changing realities of the twenty-first century. — R. Kevin Murphy, senior leader,Saint Matthew Lutheran Church,Walnut Creek, California



Kent Hunter and Tracee Swank have clearly identified seven ceilings to church health and how to break through each. A much-needed volume, this is one of the most practical books on the market for helping a church break through from maintenance to mission. — Bob Whitesel, Wesley Seminary,Indiana Wesleyan University



When you open this book, you will find the key building blocks for a healthy church. [It] will play a key part in stimulating the Kingdom narrative of a radical discipleship culture being at the heart of healthy church. It's the Jesus way! I highly recommend this book to you. — Mick Woodhead, team rector ofSt. Thomas Crookes, Sheffield, England



Not just another how-to book, Kent and Tracee guide you in a biblical process to break through seven ceilings that may be holding your church below its potential. Read this book, and let the authors help you develop a kingdom culture in your church this year. — Gary L. McIntosh, professor of Christianministry and leadership, Talbot Schoolof Theology, Biola University



Leading any organization is a difficult task. Leading a church in the middle of a cultural and social upheaval is doubly difficult. Through encouraging biblical teachings and practical research, Kent and Tracee challenge seven of the principles and practices that can put a ceiling on our effectiveness. I recommend this book for everyone who wants to be part of a healthy church. — Brad Hewitt, CEO, Thrivent Financial



Many churches pray, 'Thy will be done on earth as in heaven'-this book will help you diagnose your church. It offers clear insights, steps, and tools to move toward living out Kingdom culture. A must-read for those who want their church to be healthy, thrive, and have eternal impact in our culture. — G. Scott Pattison, lead pastor, SonriseChurch, Fort Wayne, Indiana



If you believe that your church has great potential to impact your city and beyond, you are not alone. Kent Hunter believes that the foundation for making this happen is a healthy church. I agree, and I'm glad to affirm that this book will set you on the right track. Read it, and you will find yourself reaching a new level of vision and effectiveness. — C. Peter Wagner, vice president, Global Spheres,Inc., and author of The Great Transfer of Wealth

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