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\nTheir stories are rare, but they are worth telling. Some churches that were expected to close did not. Many of these churches seem to have everything going against them. Thom and Sam explain what took place in these churches.
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\n \tWhy getting on the edge of death is both bad and good.
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\n \tThe sad principle of necessary exits took place.
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\n \tThe church members became desperate enough to pray.
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\n \tThe blame game stopped.
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\n \tThe church learned to love its community again.
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\n \tEverything was put on the table.
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\nResources:
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\n \t"The Healthy Church - Identifying the Essential Ingredients for Thriving Churches" course
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\n \tThe Anatomy of a Revived Church by Thom S. Rainer
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\n \tI Am a Church Member by Thom S. Rainer
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\n \tAutopsy of a Deceased Church by Thom S. Rainer
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\n \tThe Church Revitalization Checklist: A Hopeful and Practical Guide for Leading Your Congregation to a Brighter Tomorrow by Sam Rainer
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\n \tKnow Your Community Report
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\n \tLogos
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\n \tChurch Growth Services Grow Generosity Academy
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\n \tNLT The One Year Bibles for Men and Women
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\n \tTyndale House Publishers
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\n \tCollaborate with ministry leaders around the world! Join us at Church Answers Gold!
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\n \tChurch Answers bookstore
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