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Table of Contents

Clear Choices for Churches: Trends Among Growing and Declining Churches of Christ How to Order Excerpts from the Book Table of Contents Introduction Brief History of Church Growth Research Data Sources and Methods Chapter One: Generations in Conflict Generation Gulf Age Wave Reasons and Implications Chapter Two: Neglecting a Generation Generational Balance Life Cycle Effect Chapter Three: Leadership Choices Staff Ratios Staff or Consequences Attitudes Toward Leadership Actions for Leaders Spiritual Renewal Vision Planning Goals Open Leadership Chapter Four: Worship Choices Number One Growth Climate Exciting Warm and Friendly Growth Sounds Chapter Five: Involvement Choices Annual Membership Gains and Losses Groups Managing Groups Multiplying Groups Jobs Chapter Six: Outreach Choices Study Findings Evangelism Anxiety Team Effort Select a Method Building a Supportive Atmosphere A Process Chapter Seven: Identity Choices Subcultures and Ministry Options Responses to Community Conditions Changing Community Study Findings Conclusion Appendix A: Pearson Correlations Appendix B: Multiple Regression Analysis Appendix C: Other Resources from the Center for Church Growth Notes Selected Bibliography Index

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