Can We Do That

Can We Do That
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Can We Do That: 24 Innovative Practices That Will Change the Way You Do Church

Description of Can We Do That:

Andy Stanley and Ed Young--two of America's most innovative church leaders--put their minds and hearts together to deliver one of the most dynamic tools for ministry this year. In this book you will find twenty-four exciting practices to help your church communicate Christ to the world--without compromising who and what God has called you to be. In this practical book you'll learn things like how to partner with current church attenders to reach the unchurched, how to create a place where kids can take their parents to learn, how to provide real community through small groups, and much more. Not only will this book tell you what has worked in North Point Community and Fellowship Church, but will inspire you to identify and create the best practices for your own ministry as you reach out to those in your community and church who are searching for solid answers to the most important questions of life.

Information on Can We Do That from the publisher:

God has called your church to be His body on earth. The challenge is tremendous and the rewards are eternal. Through the practices shared by Andy Stanley and Ed Young, you will discover that with God's help, you can be the church God intends. Open the pages of this book, and learn how to... Create a place where kids can take their parents to learn; Provide a sense of community through truly effective small groups; Make unchurched visitors feel welcome and comfortable; Be intentional and deliberate in the timing and topics of sermons; Hire the right people for the job at hand; Partner with regular attenders to reach the unchurched; Meet the unique relational and ministry needs of junior high and high school students; Build a ministry team that works together strategically; Provide adult programs that accommodate busy two-income families; Plan weekend services that impact people the whole week through.

About Andy Stanley:

Andy Stanley, like his father, Charles Stanley, carries on a tradition of excellence in ministry. A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and the founding pastor of North Point Community Church, Andy serves as keynote speaker for the Big Stuf Student Camps in Panama City, Florida, each summer. He is the author of Like a Rock, Visioneering, The Seven Checkpoints: Student Journal, and The Seven Checkpoints: Youth Ministry. Ed Young is the founding and senior pastor of Fellowship Church, Grapevine, Texas. Known for its creativity and innovation, the church has more than 13,000 in weekend attendance. Ed is the author of Fatal Distractions, The Ulti-Mate, and 4 Keeps: Keeping Creativity in Your Marriage. He received his master of divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Description of Andy Stanley, author of Can We Do That:

Think "outside the box" of ministry-as-usual and let God breathe new life into your congregation! This practical resource offers 24 groundbreaking suggestions to help you "do church" in radical new ways without compromising Christ's unchanging mission. For instance---why not create a place where kids can bring their parents to learn, instead of vice versa? 208 pages, hardcover from Howard.