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\nFor years, we have dismissed the potential for a significant move of God in neighborhood churches. At Church Answers, we believe they are primed for a comeback. They are numerous, and they are located in the heart of places with lots of people. Sam discusses the return of neighborhood churches and how this movement is just beginning.\xa0
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\n \tThe history of decline in neighborhood churches
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\n \tThe emerging opportunity with the decline of the megachurch
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\n \tMyths of the neighborhood church
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\n \tWhy the historical stigma can become the future advantage
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\n \tFostering and adoption will be a key part of this movement
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\n \tWhat must change before a movement becomes mainstream: Expectations of growth and an outward focus
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\n \tThe potential scale of the neighborhood church comeback
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\nResources:
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\n \t* California Baptist University Pre-College Credit
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\n \t\u201cThe Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church\u201d by Sam Rainer
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\n \t* \u201cWhen the People Pray\u201d by Thom S. Rainer
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