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Avoiding & Reversing Decline in the Church |
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Christ's Awareness Raised Everyday |
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Reaching the Summit: Study & Implementation Guide The material in this workbook/manual is intended to serve as a guide to be used alongside the book Reaching the Summit: Avoiding and Reversing Decline in the Church. The intent is to assist organizational leaders in searching with an open heart the needs of the organization. Then developing and implementing strategies and practices to build a sustainable healthy, growing organization for God’s Kingdom. To order your copy online visit our Resource page or send a check or money order for $7.50 plus shipping.
Thank you for coming and teaching your book, "Reaching the Summit". All who attended are still talking about how amazing this conference was in helping their church with the issues that they are currently facing. What is so refreshing and unique about this book, is how it speaks to lay leaders in a way that is motivating and simple to put into action. It clearly identifies practical steps to move forward to a future that is full of God's blessings. I have read many books on this subject. Usually if you are not a professional, the subject can be very technical and lose the simplicity of its application in the local church context. On the contrary, your writing is so interesting that it lights a fire in leadership for strategic change in the church sets it up for a strong future. Tim Logerquist, Director of Missions, Gold Coast Baptist Association
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Why are so many churches in decline today? What causes decline in churches? Churches do not intentionally walk away from their purpose (first love). Decline is certainly not in the motives or objectives of any church. It is imperative that church and ministry leaders take an objective evaluation of the reality of all aspects and facts of their ministry setting. Leaders of a declining organization must come to the realization that the organization is in decline and know there is hope. There are principles and steps to reverse the trends of decline. First, there must be a “want to” attitude among the leaders first, and the members of the organization. This book identifies five phases of decline and provides eight principle areas any church or organization can address to avoid or reverse decline of the organization.
Phase One – The Loss of Vision Phase Two – Lack of Purpose Phase Three – Denial of Reality Phase Four – Grasping for Survival Phase Five – Relinquishment of Ministry
To find out more about identifying the five phases or the areas and principles for reversing or avoiding decline in your church, contact George Yates and SonC.A.R.E. Ministries.
How can help:
· Private consultations · Congregational leader speaking engagements · Order an Implementation and Study Guide for leading your church through the eight areas and principles discussed in the book.
Straight-forward, honest, practical! This book is a down-to-earth analysis of why so many churches are in decline – and what to do about it. Books like this, written by practitioners who have actually lead churches to healthy growth are far more significant than treatises by armchair experts who only criticize the church. If you are in a declining church, read this book and put its insights into practice. God wants your church to thrive and tools like this will facilitate that process. Dr. Jeff Iorg, President, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
Is your church truly healthy or would an honest assessment reveal otherwise? Many pastors and leaders, believing their church to be healthy, should read this book as a guide for honestly assessing current reality. George Yates, the author, clearly and practically identifies the phases of church decline and presents them in such fashion that they can be used as evaluation inquiries for church leaders. George also offers clear strategies for addressing critical issues that contribute to church decline based on his years of experience serving and assisting churches coupled with his studies in church health. The readers will be challenged to examine their church in light of the Biblical mandate of reaching the lost and making disciples. Larry W. Fillingim, Director of Missions, Noonday Baptist Association, Marietta, GA
This book is dangerous in the hands of a ministry leader who believes that the church can be more than a weekly religious event. It describes the symptoms of the ailing church and gives sound ministry counsel as to finding the cure. The risk is in revealing the honest congregational answer to the question Jesus posed long ago, “Do you want to get well?” I have personally observed George wisely coaching churches to confront their realities and move toward their dreams. The church has never had a better friend. Dr. Michael Stewart, Director of Missions, Central Coast Baptist Association
Reversing Decline in the Church hits on all pistons. George has given us rock-solid understanding and action plans that flow from his life-long journey into God’s Word, his years in local church ministry and consulting churches, and his passion for Christ’s bride. Even if your church isn’t in decline, you’ll want to read this book. It will keep you from arriving there. Rick Howerton, Small Group Specialist, NAV Press
George Yates who taught us how to practice teaching that would bear fruit has now given us a book that will help turn the declining church around. With 80% of evangelical churches plateaued or declining this is a much needed work. Dr. Ken Hemphill, Director of Center for Church Planting and Revitalization, North Greenville University.
George has hit a home-run with this excellent book that deals with a problem that every church has or will encounter. His explanation of what causes the decline is right on with what I have observed in working with hundreds of churches through the years. His simple, helpful tips to turning the church around are workable in any size church. Unfortunately in the world today more churches are declining or plateaued than are growing and vibrant. If the leaders of a church would take this simple, little book and apply the principles found in it, they could see some fantastic growth take place in the future. Thanks George, for reminding us of those basics that have worked so well through the years. Larry Vowell, Collin Baptist Association, McKinney, Texas
Across North America you can find churches that are on the edge. They are not always on the cutting edge and unfortunately not on the edge of breakthrough. They are finding themselves on the edge of DECLINE. George Yates has provided a “heads up” for the church of today in his book; “Reaching the Summit Here is a book that guides church leaders through honest evaluation to determine where they are and where they are headed. You are not without hope. The book prescribes critical keys for reversing course and leading the church into a healthy and thriving future. This book is not just for the struggling leader. Read it from wherever you are in your leadership journey to keep you congregation away from the edge of faltering to a firm foundation of health. Dr. Steve R. Parr Author of Sunday School that Really Works and Sunday School That Really Responds
"Practical, relevant, helpful, spiritually insightful, and encouraging are all words that describe this book. Pastors of declining churches are often so discouraged that they experience ministry paralysis. The paralysis only feeds into the decline of their church and more often than not persuades them that leaving is the only solution. George Yates presents a case that will encourage the pastor to stick around long enough to personally lead the church out of decline. Both pastor and church benefit from the lessons learned. The principles and prescriptions found in this book will give hope and practical instruction to every pastor. Rather than offering a list of possible changes, you'll find instruction on honestly evaluating the situation as well as preparing a strategic solution to your own specific situation."
George Yates has a passion to see churches grow. His new book is a must read for all those who are burdened by the decline in attendance and effectiveness of the American church. You will discover practical insights into not only why a church begins to decline but the factors that will reverse that slide and lead the church back to health and kingdom growth. This helpful book represents years of consulting experience by a seasoned practitioner who has been in the trenches. I highly recommend this book in order to help you and your church catch a new vision for reaching people and making a difference in your community. Mike James South Central Strategist/Discipleship/Assimilation Coordinator
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To find out how to book a conference in your area please contact George L. Yates and SonC.A.R.E. Ministries at glyates@soncare.net
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Reaching the Summit Conferences for 2012
March Castro Valley, CA San Leandro. CA Santa Clara, CA Salinas, CA
April Riverside, CA San Diego, CA Los Angeles, CA Hawthorne, CA
May Elizabethtown, KY
September Marietta, GA Conyers, GA
October Sacramento, CA Modesto, CA Shasta, CA Los Angeles, CA
Dates yet to be determined Dallas, TX Ft. Worth, TX Atlanta, GA Ohio KY
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