book review
from the beginning to the end, the multi-site revolution is packed with great information. no chapter is a let down.
with the need for thriving churches at an all-time high, few, if any, solutions can serve as a remedy to the need. being one church, in many locations just may be the most likely and successful answer to spread the name of christ across america and to the nations. while not the only viable answer, it can have a lot of benefits and carry a big load.
the heart behind the book is not to grow your church but to keep your church growing. growing churches equals reaching people. chapter 2 gives a number of different options for reaching people using the multi-site movement and opened my eyes to the many unique models: video-venue, regional campus, teaching-team, partnership, and low-risk. each model is described in detail with the pros and cons discussed. this list serves as drawing board as you dream your own dream of going multi-site.
there is a vast misconception that only white, suburban churches are successful with multi-site or even have the resources to pull this thing off. this isn't the case though. whether a church is rich or poor, rural, urban, multi-ethic, or race specific, multi-site can be done quite easily. it can be as simple as beginning another ministry in your church.
the dream for multi-site will only go as far as having people create the movement in your church. the vision must be sold and bought into by your people. along with this vision though, leaders must be developed to be able to reproduce when the time comes. chapter 11 just may the be best chapter in this great book focusing on leadership development and reproduction. more opportunities for serving and leadeing will become available as the this approach emerges. tips for spotting potential quality leaders and training them will prove to be helpful no matter what type of approach you may use.
there are many multi-site models to follow, but not all will work in your community.
using an analogy from world war II chapter 6 six says,
with the need for thriving churches at an all-time high, few, if any, solutions can serve as a remedy to the need. being one church, in many locations just may be the most likely and successful answer to spread the name of christ across america and to the nations. while not the only viable answer, it can have a lot of benefits and carry a big load.
the heart behind the book is not to grow your church but to keep your church growing. growing churches equals reaching people. chapter 2 gives a number of different options for reaching people using the multi-site movement and opened my eyes to the many unique models: video-venue, regional campus, teaching-team, partnership, and low-risk. each model is described in detail with the pros and cons discussed. this list serves as drawing board as you dream your own dream of going multi-site.
there is a vast misconception that only white, suburban churches are successful with multi-site or even have the resources to pull this thing off. this isn't the case though. whether a church is rich or poor, rural, urban, multi-ethic, or race specific, multi-site can be done quite easily. it can be as simple as beginning another ministry in your church.
the dream for multi-site will only go as far as having people create the movement in your church. the vision must be sold and bought into by your people. along with this vision though, leaders must be developed to be able to reproduce when the time comes. chapter 11 just may the be best chapter in this great book focusing on leadership development and reproduction. more opportunities for serving and leadeing will become available as the this approach emerges. tips for spotting potential quality leaders and training them will prove to be helpful no matter what type of approach you may use.
there are many multi-site models to follow, but not all will work in your community.
using an analogy from world war II chapter 6 six says,
"they couldn't build a boat big enough to move 300,000 people, but 1000 little boats could do the job."
our churches must become "little boats" in reaching our communities. the goal is to see people know and follow christ. it is emphasized in this book that our cultures must never lose site of that vision. as a soon-to-be bible college graduate with a dream to plant a church, this book will shape the way things will be done. this is a great book written by those are doing it right and providing a great model to gain insight and wisdom from. what a resource for all pastors and church leaders. it will continue to prove vital for years to come. get it, read it, and keep it in your library. you will find the multi-site revolution to be incredibly beneficial.
different sizes, different focues, and different approaches are all welcome. just make sure you are in.
different sizes, different focues, and different approaches are all welcome. just make sure you are in.
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