The Lonely Pew: Creating Community in the Local Church

Lonely "pew potatoes" come in all shapes, sizes, and ages. Their hurts, needs, and levels of spiritual maturity are also varied. How can today's local church reach those people who seem to evaporate after the morning worship service because they are uncomfortable in a sharing community or have not yet fit into the congregation?

The authors have succeeded in developing a strong sense of community in their church. They have also investigated other churches and include in this book community ministry profiles that demonstrate what has worked in other locales. Step-by-step advice, encouragement, and suggestions are given for developing a sense of community along with a plan for evangelism, church planting, and discipling.