Church Still Works: An In-Depth Study of the Practices and Potential of Twenty-First Century Local Churches

Paul Chappell; Clayton Reed

ISBN 10: 1598940791 / ISBN 13: 9781598940794

Published by Striving Together Publications, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Church Still Works: An In-Depth Study of the Practices and Potential of Twenty-First Century Local Churches
• Publisher: Striving Together Publications
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1598940791
• ISBN 13: 9781598940794
• Binding: hardcover
• Weight: 19 ounces

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Synopsis

Based upon an independent, nationwide survey of independent Baptist churches, this book provides a thought-provoking and encouraging look at local church ministrya fresh perspective on how Gods plan still works! Beginning with an unbiased look at comprehensive data, part one of this book examines the present state of independent Baptists across the nation and across many various subsets and fellowship groups. Most statistics are revealing and encouraging, while others present a great need and challenge us to do better.

About the Author

Paul Chappell is the senior pastor of the Lancaster Baptist Church and president of West Coast Baptist College in Lancaster, California. His biblical vision has led the church to become one of the most dynamic independent Baptist churches in the nation, and his Christ-centered leadership philosophy has become a model for hundreds of future leaders. He has been married to his wife for twenty-six years and is the father of four children.

Clayton Reed and his wife Heather reside in Texas with their six children. He is the founder and director of Global Church Planters, which has worked with American missionaries and national pastors to help start more than three hundred churches around the world.