Dying for Change

By Leith Anderson

Book Overview

A recent survey of America's Protestant churches estimates that 85 percent have plateaued or are declining in membership. The rapid and complex changes transforming Western society have left many churches and ministry organizations teetering between ineffectiveness and extinction. They must learn to meet the challenges of the present and upcoming generation -- quickly.Leith Anderson has successfully guided his own church through a process of extraordinary growth and change. Out of his experience, research, and presentations has come the material for this book. Dying for Change is not intended to be a simple formula for success. Change is extremely difficult -- but absolutely necessary.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556616651
• ISBN13: 9781556616655
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Holy Toledo!

A fine book and really not one to be considered an average read. The importance of understanding church decline is paramount to today's Christian leaders. Sure mainline churches are declining around the world, many will accept this fact, but what is causing para church organizations and the more "modern" movements to experience decline? Anderson's primary advice to church leaders is to be prepared for change and how to handle the inevitable ups and downs, pain and discomfort that comes with it. It might be easy to read this book alone and feel that there are a few salient points. It would be better to read this book with a friend or the deacons or pastors of your church. Schedule time each week to work through what you've read with a plan to prepare for the change every organization needs every decade or so. You may be surprised what comes with the study and may move your church into the modern arena, enabling it to be relevant and effective. Considering the book is nearly fifteen years old, a revision or update would be prudent and welcomed.