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In this study of church growth and membership retention, Donald Smith argues that if a church is to survive, it must concentrate on keeping its present members as well as attracting new ones. He interviews people from six hundred churches of various sizes and reviews the causes of membership decline and retention in those churches. He provides evidence that a major problem is membership dropout. He brings together and addresses the assimilation of new members, congregational vitality and church growth, and conflict management and its impact on membership retention. He asserts that churches must meet members' needs in order to attract and keep them.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Effective strategies for church growth and member retention.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in building a thriving church community, this book offers practical insights into retaining your current members while attracting new ones. Donald Smith's research-based approach addresses real challenges churches face today, emphasizing the importance of meeting members' needs and fostering vitality. It's a helpful read for church leaders dedicated to growing and maintaining a lively congregation.
