• Simple Church

  • Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples
  • By: Thom Rainer, Eric Geiger
  • Narrated by: Grover Gardner
  • Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (536 ratings)

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By: Thom Rainer,Eric Geiger
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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The simple revolution has begun. From the design of the iPod to the uncluttered Google homepage, simple ideas are changing the world. Simple Church clearly calls for Christians to return to the simple gospel-sharing methods of Jesus. No bells or whistles required, so to speak.

Based on case studies of 400 American churches, authors Thom Rainer and Eric Geiger prove that the process for making disciples has quite often become too complex. Simple churches are thriving, and they are doing so by taking these four ideas to heart: Clarity. Movement. Alignment. Focus. Each idea is examined here, simply showing why it is time to simplify.

©2006 Thom S. Rainer (P)2009 christianaudio.com

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Fantastic Philosophy - Would like more scripture

Fantastic Philosophy - Would like more scripture. This is a highly practical book. I personally would like to see more scripture in it but I understand how it goes - every book can't say everything or it will often say nothing. However, this book pairs well with DiscipleShift. The two together are very compelling.

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Weirdly simple to understand

We have a simple process but had no idea. We having been missing the point

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Simplicity is brilliance—spiritual map

Discipleship through Clarity, Movement, Alignment and Focus…Just Do It! Follow the simple concept! Difference that will matter.

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Great book

It’s a great book with lots of teachings on how simplify our churches to better fulfill it’s calling to make disciples to Christ.

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Fascinating

I loved the outline of a Simple Church. The most memorable thing was the section on eliminating areas that holds people back. I am not currently overseeing a congregation; but I pray to share the information I have heard to my Pastor. We must change.

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great resource

great resource to encourage ministry staff to have an extremely clear discipleship process. with data driven support for reducing busyness by offering too many disconnected programs

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Simple sometimes implies easy

Loved the explanation of where many churches are and the plan to get to simple.

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excellent concepts. especially for new plants

excellent concepts. especially for new plants.
very helpful. will be implemented. please be assured. thanks

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wow

this was probably the simplest and what should be the most evident need in most churches today. truly accessing what is happening within your body is crucial for success. keeping it simple in every area truly is the key to getting more done.

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Must read book!

any person in ministry or desire to work in ministry, this book will be a true blessing not only to you but also your church. this book will provoke you to analyze your current church methods and programs. help realign your objective to a more efficient way. there is always uncomforteness in change 🙏 but press through people are worth it!

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