Built on the Sand
Biblical Solutions to the Crash of Church Attendance
- Church Leadership & Ministry
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
This book provides a new and thoroughly researched analysis to the problem of church growth. Both sociological research and biblical evidence show that denominations which uncompromisingly stand for their beliefs grow. Long-term growth accordingly demands strictness and emphasizes theological differences. Evidence of evangelical decline is charted over the last several decades. While much of the book will focus upon the Holiness Movement to exemplify the difficulties faced by modern conservatives, the scope is broadened to include all evangelical groups. Similar factors which caused mainline churches to begin shrinking in the 1960s are causing the decline of evangelical churches today; history is simply repeating itself. The concepts in this book give insight to the problem by placing church growth in a proper sociological and scriptural framework. Along with scientific growth concepts, much of the book applies biblical principles from the New Testament and relates how the mega-church philosophy has not only undermined the foundation of many Christian values, it has also begun causing growth to collapse. The church in America is dying, and unless biblical foundations are restored, the American church will soon crumble into nothing more than a footnote of history.
Endorsements (3)
“It is easy to endorse a book that has so many solid biblical answers. . . . One principle really spoke to me: ‘Truth must be proclaimed boldly and scripturally in the marketplace of ideas with the goal of convicting and convincing others of its validity.’”
“In this book, Dr. Black faithfully sounds the alarm of the church’s struggles and makes a clarion call to action. He has captured my attention and has helped me to refocus on what the church should be doing. May this book find widespread acceptance across the holiness movement!”
“Every wise man understands that the foundation upon which one builds is vitally important to the success of the structure. Whenever a building collapses the foundation is often investigated to determine what happened. Dr. Brian Black’s book, Built on the Sand, gives clear insight as to why the church, with its attendance, has declined and crashed in many places. This book articulates the biblical solutions and hope for the church. It is a must-read for anyone who is passionate about the church and its growth!”
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