Church membership has been declining, especially over the past 20 years. What has led to this downturn? Church growth expert Thom Rainer and Chris Brooks discuss the silent killers of churches which are rooted in our commitment to Christ Himself. Does your church need help? Don't miss this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.

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Where Have All the Church Members Gone? by Thom S. Rainer

May thank you gift:
Raising Daughters: A Christian Mom's Guide for the Lifelong Journey by September McCarthy


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Church membership has been declining, especially over the past 20 years. What has led to this downturn? Church growth expert <a title="https://churchanswers.com/" href="https://churchanswers.com/">Thom Rainer</a> and Chris Brooks discuss the silent killers of churches which are rooted in our commitment to Christ Himself. Does your church need help? Don't miss this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks.
Featured resource: <a title="Book: Where Have All the Church Members Gone?" href="https://www.christianbook.com/church-members-avoid-traps-silently-churches/9781496448750/pd/44875X?event=ESRCG" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Where Have All the Church Members Gone? by Thom S. Rainer</a>
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Equipped with Chris Brooks encourages you to grow spiritually, think critically, and live compassionately in your community. Interact with Chris as he empowers you to live out the gospel in a rapidly changing culture. This live, one-hour program, airing weekdays at noon CT, features special guests and welcomes your participation by calling in and by plugging in through social media.

Equipped with Chris Brooks encourages you to grow spiritually, think critically, and live compassionately in your community. Interact with Chris as he empowers you to live out the gospel in a rapidly changing culture. This live, one-hour program, airing weekdays at noon CT, features special guests and welcomes your participation by calling in and by plugging in through social media.

Equipped with Chris Brooks

Equipped with Chris Brooks encourages you to grow spiritually, think critically, and live compassionately in your community. Interact with Chris as he empowers you to live out the gospel in a rapidly changing culture. This live, one-hour program, airing weekdays at noon CT, features special guests and welcomes your participation by calling in and by plugging in through social media.

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Equipped with Chris Brooks encourages you to grow spiritually, think critically, and live compassionately in your community. Interact with Chris as he empowers you to live out the gospel in a rapidly changing culture. This live, one-hour program, airing weekdays at noon CT, features special guests and welcomes your participation by calling in and by plugging in through social media.
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Where Have All the Church Members Gone?

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