Many churches think they are growing because new people are coming in the front door—but they have not realised that others are leaving through the back! Finding ways of closing the back door will in fact lead to significant growth.
This wide-ranging study looks at the reasons why people leave, the questions this raises and what can be done about it. The reflection is complemented by comment from the experience of an urban congregation where these principles have been put into practice to great effect.
This wide-ranging study looks at the reasons why people leave, the questions this raises and what can be done about it. The reflection is complemented by comment from the experience of an urban congregation where these principles have been put into practice to great effect.
