Does your church feel stuck?
Most churches agree on the mission that they have, but why do churches look so vastly different from each other? Do any of these challenges below sound familiar?
Internal Conflict & Power Struggles
Cliques, gossip, and leadership rivalries are draining the life from your congregation and stifling God’s work.
An Inward Focus
Your church is busy with internal programs but has little to no connection with the needs of your local community.
Stagnant Discipleship
People attend services but aren’t growing into
emotionally healthy, mission-minded followers of Jesus.
Create a church that breathes life into your community
Thriving Churches, Transformed Communities is your guide to breaking free
from stagnation. This book provides a clear roadmap to build a healthy,
outward-focused church that becomes a beacon of hope.
Develop Healthy Leaders
Learn to create a healthy leadership
pipeline, moving from control to
empowerment and releasing people into
their God-given calling.
Foster Authentic Community
Discover how to cultivate a culture of
authenticity, transparency, and
acceptance where emotionally healthy
disciples can flourish.
Engage in Real Transformation
Move from charity to empowerment with
proven community development
strategies that bring lasting change.
Resolve Conflict Biblically
Gain strategies to overcome the disunity,
gossip, and power struggles that kill a
church’s witness and effectiveness.
Build an Outward Vision
Shift your church’s focus from internal
maintenance to actively loving and
serving the people in your neighborhood
and beyond.
Learn from Global Leaders
Gain wisdom from experienced church
and community development specialists
from around the world.
Inside the Book
Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Global Church
What are the real challenges holding your church back, and how can you set the stage for a powerful
transformation?
The Essential Ingredients for a Thriving Church
What are the essential ingredients for a truly thriving church, and how can you build a culture of vitality that
lasts?
Effective Community Development Pathways
Are you ready to move beyond your four walls with practical pathways that bring genuine life, light, and hope
to your community?
Addressing the Difficult Questions of Impact
How can you ensure your good intentions are leading to authentic, lasting transformation and not just busy
activity?
A World of Transformed Communities
Witness what’s possible when a church transforms its community through inspiring real-world stories that
will ignite a bold new vision for your own ministry.
“Drawing from rich theological foundations, real-world experiences, and a heart for genuine discipleship, Brian presents a compelling vision for what it means to cultivate churches that are spiritually vibrant, relationally connected, and missionally engaged.”
Dale Stephenson
Senior Pastor | Crossway Baptist Church
Senior Pastor | Crossway Baptist Church
Thriving Churches, Transformed Communities
is written by Rev Dr. Brian Birkett.
Following his first book, Healthy Pastors, Thriving Churches, this new work
flows from a deep belief that a healthy church is the greatest catalyst for
transforming a community with the light, life, and hope of Jesus.
Ready to transform your community?
Don’t wait to start making a bigger impact. Purchase a copy of Thriving Churches, Transformed
Communities today and take the first step towards building a more effective, life-giving church.
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