Rise Up and Build

<p>A Guide to Spiritual Renewal and Strategic Revitalization</p><p>Is Your Church Stuck on a Spiritual Plateau?</p><p>You're not alone. Across America countless small churches face the same heartbreaking reality: dwindling attendance fading passion and a growing sense that the best days are behind them. But what if the solution isn't another program or temporary fix? What if true renewal begins with a return to God's original design?</p><p>In A Biblical Look at Small Churches: How to Help Dennis R. Piearcy offers a biblically-grounded framework for exploring the path from maintenance to mission. Drawing from decades of ministry experience and a deep commitment to Scripture this guide invites you to consider how God's principles might breathe new life into your congregation. <br>What This Book Offers:</p><p>1. A BIBLICAL FOUNDATION FOR RENEWAL<br>Piearcy cuts through the noise of modern church growth strategies and returns to the unchanging Word of God. You'll explore how the Great Commission the Priesthood of All Believers and the power of prayer form the foundation for a church's purpose and vitality.</p><p>2. A CLEAR FRAMEWORK FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION<br>This book provides a structured approach to understanding your church's current reality. You'll be guided to consider:</p><p> The core problems facing many small churches today<br> The biblical basis for spiritual health and renewal<br> A pathway from inward focus to outward mission<br> </p><p>3. PRACTICAL RESOURCES FOR YOUR JOURNEY<br>With the companion workbook you'll find tools to help your church move forward:</p><p> Spiritual health assessments to better understand your context<br> Strategy lists for inward and outward renewal<br> Critical thinking frameworks for wise decision-making<br> A 70-day guide to help you begin applying these principles<br> </p><p>4. STORIES OF HOPE AND POSSIBILITY<br>Read accounts of churches that have wrestled with similar challenges and discovered new directions. These stories illustrate the potential for transformation when a church returns to foundational truths.</p><p>5. GUARDRAILS FOR SUSTAINABLE CHANGE<br>Learn to identify and understand the common pitfalls that can hinder renewal efforts helping your church build a more resilient future. <br>Who This Book Is For:</p><p> Pastors and church leaders seeking direction and clarity<br> Lay leaders ready to take ownership of ministry<br> Entire congregations committed to exploring biblical renewal<br> Any believer passionate about seeing their church reflect God's design<br> </p><p>Begin the conversation.</p><p>The God who specializes in resurrection is the same God who can guide your church. This book isn't a guarantee of success but it is a starting point for a deeper more biblical understanding of what it means to be the church.</p><p>INCLUDES COMPANION WORKBOOK for group discussion personal reflection and practical application.</p><p>God specializes in resurrection-not in what we have manufactured. This book is born out of that conviction. - Dennis R. Piearcy</p><p>Get your copy today and begin exploring a more biblical vision for your church. <br> </p>