Inter-Varsity Press

The church has always been potentially just one generation away from extinction. But now, with a generation of under-thirty-five-year-olds turning away from institutional expressions of Christianity, churches in the West recognize that they face a challenge that is more urgent and radical than it has been for many generations.

In this acclaimed study, the authors identify some of the major storm centres through which churches must navigate, not in order to return to a previously more tranquil world, but to enter an entirely new one. They look at mission, church structures, developing new leaders and mentoring, worship, spirituality and evangelism, and ask how our ministry must change in order to serve a new generation of Christians.

Commendations

"Here is a book packed with information, wise analysis and wise common-sense advice. It cannot fail to encourage us to reflect on how to build better churches! Don't believe me? Read it and see!" Christian Herald

"Eddie Gibbs and Ian Coffey provide challenging and practical insights to help the church avoid extinction. Every church leader wanting to win the next generation of Christians should read this book." Stephen Gaukroger

"Many people in church leadership are reeling from the pace of change, not only in society, but also within the church itself. This intelligent analysis of the situation helps us to understand and respond to the great cultural waves that are sweeping over us in this new millennium. This is an important piece of work." Rob Frost