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What would a church look like if members of its congregation were 13 times more likely to have invited someone to participate in the church in the past month? Or if they were three times as satisfied with their lives, or spent two hours per week serving the community? Based on solid research by The Gallup Organization, Growing an Engaged Church appeals to both Protestant and Catholic clergy and lay leaders who are looking to create this kind of change — a way to be the church instead of just "doing church."

Church leaders are never going to inspire more people to be actively and passionately involved in their congregations by doing the same things over and over. Pastors and lay leaders need fresh, innovative approaches. The last thing they need is "just another program" or to set up a laundry list of new activities for members.

This compelling and insightful book explores how churches and parishes can dramatically increase members' participation, service to the community, giving, and even life satisfaction. But the solutions it offers are not the "magic pill" many leaders have come to expect. Rather, the book shows pastors how to reach and inspire the hearts, minds, and imaginations of the people they lead.

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