Why Are These Presbyterian Churches Growing?: The Story of Fifteen Thriving Presbyterian Churches

While most Presbyterian churches have suffered major losses in membership, a small chunk of churches in California and Hawaii have proven the exception to the norm with substantial growth for the five year period, 2002-2007. These fifteen unique churches are explored in Why Are These Presbyterian Churches Growing? to reveal common principles and how to challenge the decline in more than 10,000 congregations. Even though there are obvious similarities, each story is different in challenging and dramatic presentations of classic Christianity. Author, Foster H. Shannon, clearly transcends the information beyond the wall of each church with highly dynamic descriptions and inspiring discourse. Each chapter is dedicated to a different profile equipped with an array of tables, summaries, service details, and three full color photos depicting the buildings and activities of each church. Clearly written and straight to the point, Why Are These Presbyterian Churches Growing? provides an abundance of information without weighing down the reader with excessive particulars. Dr. Shannon thoroughly covers the topics in a manner that is easily accessible to the interested follower. The exciting stories challenge and encourage all of us, while their unique examples offer inspiring models for Presbyterian and other churches across the country.