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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
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.”
Dr. Michael Landry, Senior Pastor, Sarasota Baptist Church, Sarasota, FL
“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
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