How can you keep your church growing, vibrant and most importantly, relevant in the 21st century? Churches large and small need to begin reaching back out into the communities in which they are located if they hope to prosper. But challenges abound. How do you engage an increasingly multicultural community with divergent beliefs? How do you reach and motivate Gen X and Gen Y who see themselves as spiritual but not necessarily church-going? Reverse the Arrow explores these issues and more, while offering inventive, innovative solutions.
Who will benefit from Reverse the Arrow?
This is an issue for churches of all sizes, locations and denominations
Existing churches where growth has slowed or is non-existent
Church planters
Groups of churches that may wish to participate together
Rural, urban and suburban congregations will all benefit
What’s involved? Coming in 2010, a new book from David Stark, Reversing the Arrow™, focuses churches on how to remain relevant in a post-modern society where individuals describe the church as unable to meet their needs. Stark covers the challenge of engaging people in an environment where individuals no longer expect only the church to inspire their spiritual lives. His conference will break this learning down into a step-by-step process to refocus your congregation outward towards the surrounding community.
Learn how to target specific audiences in your community. In turn, this will increase participation of new people within your congregation.
What are the benefits of Reverse the Arrow?
Timely – not every church can or should be a mega-church. However, many churches can entrench in their local community with relevance and impact.
Proven – Stark walks you through examples that he has tested with churches across the country.
Practical – While change is never simple, RTA offers straightforward information without expensive investments or complex theories.
We’d love to hear from you. We'd love to hear from you. As Stark completes the manuscript for Reverse the Arrow, he’d love to include your specific successes. Please share your feedback and ideas, and he will get back to you to discuss.Please indicate if you would be willing to allow us to post your feedback on our website.
Timely – not every church can or should be a mega-church. However, many churches can entrench in their local community with relevance and impact.