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\nOne of the key reasons many churches are not growing today is that many of their church members do not know the essentials of the Christian faith. Thom and Sam examine this phenomenon and offer key steps for the church to move forward.
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\n \tMany church members do not know or believe the basics of the Christian faith.
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\n \tKnowledge does not equate to action, but you need to know why to respond faithfully.
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\n \tBible teaching is inconsistent or non-existent in many small groups in churches.
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\n \tCulture teaches many half-truths that are not truth at all.
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\n \tAll churches should restart with an "essentials class" in their small groups.
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\nResources
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\n \t* The Hope Initiative
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\n \t* A Clear and Concise Guide to Christian Beliefs
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\n \t* Bilingual Bible NLT/NTV
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\n \t* Tyndale House Publishers
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\n \t* California Baptist University Pre-College Credit
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\n \tGet your FREE eBook, 5 Generosity Megatrends
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\n \t* Please Destroy Any of My Recorded Sermons by Thom S. Rainer
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\n \t* Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector
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\n \t* Check out the Church Answers Christian bookstore! Shop curated, trusted resources for Christian life and ministry.
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