To counter this trend, authors Ed Stetzer and Mike Dodson surveyed 300 churches from across ten different denominations that recently achieved healthy evangelistic growth after a significant season of decline. What they have discovered is an exciting method of congregation reinvigoration that is shared in the new book entitled Comeback Churches.

Endorsements

€œAs a successful pastor, church planter, researcher, and advisor to thousands of churches, Ed Stetzer speaks from a wealth of experience with all kinds of churches. Now, in one volume, your church can benefit from his wisdom. This book is a winner!€
€"Dr. Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Life and The Purpose-Driven Church 

€œFirst and foremost, it is biblical. Second, it is well researched. And third, it is immensely practical and applicable . . . this book should be in the hands of hundreds of thousands of pastors, staff, and church leaders. Simply stated, it is just that good.€ €"Thom S. Rainer, author of Simple Church, president/CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources

€œFinally, a book of practical advice that is based on research. I have seen it both ways€" endless research with little advice, or, much advice with little facts. This book strikes the balance with perfection.€ €"Elmer Towns, Dean of Liberty University

€œThis is the most helpful, practical book on church revitalization I€ve read this century.€ €"Leonard Sweet, Drew Theological School, George Fox University

€œComeback Churches is more than a pep talk. It€s rooted in the €˜right stuff€ to bring a congregation out of the dismal into the vital.€ €"Jack W. Hayford, President, International Foursquare Churches, Chancellor, The King€s College and Seminary

€œNo one, to my knowledge, has done the hard research, presented the facts, and offered such sound advice as Ed Stetzer and Mike Dodson€¦ Comeback Churches is the number-one book on turning around declining and plateauing church ministry. €"Gary L. McIntosh, D.Min., Ph.D., Biola University

€œA refreshing book by authors who know how to make research exciting and instructional. Leaders and members of non-growing evangelical churches should read this book (it wouldn't hurt mainliners either)!€ €"Bill Easum, Easum, Bandy & Associates