For years, we have dismissed the potential for a significant move of God in neighborhood churches. At Church Answers, we believe they are primed for a comeback. They are numerous, and they are located in the heart of places with lots of people. Sam discusses the return of neighborhood churches and how this movement is just beginning.
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- The history of decline in neighborhood churches
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- The emerging opportunity with the decline of the megachurch
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- Myths of the neighborhood church
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- Why the historical stigma can become the future advantage
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- Fostering and adoption will be a key part of this movement
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- What must change before a movement becomes mainstream: Expectations of growth and an outward focus
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- The potential scale of the neighborhood church comeback
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