Autopsy of a Deceased Church

12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive

By: Thom S. Rainer

Narrated by: Maurice England

No one wants to see a church die. And yet, far too many churches are dying. For more than 25 years, Dr. Thom Rainer has helped churches grow, reverse the trends of decline, and has autopsied those that have died. From this experience, he has discovered 12 consistent themes among those churches that have died. Yet, it's not gloom and doom because from those 12 themes, lessons on how to keep your church alive have emerged. Whether your church is vibrant or dying, whether you are a pastor or a church member, Autopsy of a Deceased Church will walk you through the radical paths necessary to keep your church alive to the glory of God and advancement of Christ's Kingdom!

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Great Book for Young Pastors of Older Churches/Dioscese

I throughly enjoyed this book and will begin a study of it with my church. If we want to grow like we say, we have to do the work!

Outstanding

The content and insights presented in this book are crucial in understanding the challenges being faced by churches today. Thank you for providing us with such a valuable resource.

poignant and an awakening

very well written no punches held look at why churches die and how to be part of the solution not the problem

A must read for all little rural churches

Candid! This book gives a candid picture of what plagues the rural Church. Every council should read this and prayerfully consider where their congregation fits into the realities described.

Powerful truth

Thankful to go through this with our church as a new pastor comes. Hoping/praying we can fulfil God's will for this body of Christ.

Outstanding

The book met my expectations and in some areas exceeded it. The narrator spoke with clarity and the book gave great details and insight for every church regardless of the staff the church is in.

Eyes wide-open now!

While I am worried and concerned for the condition of my church, I'm energized and encouraged and ready to help make the changes needed to see my church live.

very informative

very interesting. helps identify traits in dying congregations even if it is not a problem today.

review from a birds eye view

I am there. I pastor of a church that is treading the thin line of survival. Thom Rainer did not build the pages with fluff but instead was very direct in assessing most churches today. even on those chapters of what can a church do, he speaks directly to the point. And it is information the church already knows but simply refuses to do and that is be the church. Pray, worship, serve, love, follow, sacrifice. It is the DNA of Christ and should be the DNA of His body as well.

A must read!

Every pastor in America should read this work, as it gives insight as to why churches die slow deaths, but also offers real solutions that will help every pastor!