The big four : secrets to a thriving church family /

Kidder, S. Joseph, 1953-

The big four : secrets to a thriving church family / Big 4. S. Joseph Kidder. - Hagerstown, Md : Review and Herald Pub. Association, c2011. - 159 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction: the dream church -- What does the Bible say about church growth? -- The most important ingredient in church growth: faith-based optimism -- Redefining the biblical role of spiritual leader: looking to Jesus -- Be a leader-maker: equipping and motivating the laity to do great things for God -- The Jesus-centered life -- Passion for God's presence -- Building a house of prayer -- The missing ingredient in most churches -- The most effective evangelist in the world -- Chain reaction: oikos evangelism -- Dying for change: the challenges we face today -- The worship experience your heart longs for -- The first 10 steps.

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