{"product_id":"thriving-church-what-we-can-learn-from-faithful-congregations-9780827237391","title":"Thriving Church: What We Can Learn from Faithful Congregations","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the unique gifts God has placed within your church! Discover 10 traits thriving congregations share in \u003ci\u003eThriving Church\u003c\/i\u003e. Real stories, practical steps, and visionary insights empower your church to thrive. Unlock your congregation's full potential today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do some churches thrive while others struggle to survive? \u003ci\u003eThriving Church: What We Can Learn from Faithful Congregations\u003c\/i\u003e highlights 10 key traits of thriving congregations based on a five-year study of over 20 churches. They discovered that thriving churches know their mission, know one another and who they serve, are scripturally grounded, generous, innovative, forward thinkers, curious, collaborative, and embrace resurrection and community. Packed with practical action steps and relatable stories, this book equips pastors and laity alike to recognize these traits or apply them to their own congregations. Whether your church seeks growth, deeper connections, or a renewed sense of mission, Thriving Church provides the blueprint to flourish in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilcoxson, Kory:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Rev. Dr. Kory Wilcoxson is the pastor of Crestwood Christian Church in Lexington, Ky., one of the churches that participated in the Thriving Congregations Initiative. Before entering ministry, Wilcoxson was a journalist and professor of communications.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCash, Erin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Rev. Dr. Erin Cash is the Project Director for the Thriving Congregations Project at Lexington Theological Seminary. Cash has served as Moderator for the Christian Church in Kentucky, Co-Chair of the General Assembly Planning team, member of the General Board, and as Associate Minister in two congregations.","brand":"Chalice Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623516963090,"sku":"9780827237391","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d2bac3a8-52d6-44e3-87c6-de4710b20f1d.jpg?v=1758639538","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/thriving-church-what-we-can-learn-from-faithful-congregations-9780827237391","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}