a real eye opener. I am a Deacon in a dying church. We have done many of the suggested ideas and are hoping we can revitalize our church. We are fighting many obstacles but will move forward and pray a lot.

this book is one of the most infomational i have read.

The book is heart breaking hearing about the decay of today's local church, specifically in America. However, it offers a resourceful tool in a small package that will not rack your brains as you read, yet it will not leave you unchallenged nor unconcerned for the plight of the church. Moreover you may find the state of your very own church in the pages of Rainer's assessment as well as find courage to be one that seeks to alter the trajectory of an avoidable outcome.

This is a terrific analysis that is happening within our church. The continuous decline of participation described and the causative agents at work are spot on.

I served a church that is still existing but in reality is dead. That church mirrors much of the things discussed in this book. The book has challenged me not to allow these things to happen where I am today.