~ nixon Fling Open The Doors ~
paul. ~ The temptation to focus only on their own internal problems and issues is powerful for congregations. ~ Without realizing it, even churches that have a long tradition of outreach and social involvement become centered on issues of institutional survival and preservation. ~ Worst of all are congregations that adopt a "fortress mentality, " addressing the larger community rarely, and only in the "language of Zion" when they do. ~ In this book, Paul Nixon paints a picture of what community-based ministry is all about. ~ Drawing on his experiences within a congregation that has seen twenty-five years of increased worship attendance, he lays out practical steps that churches can take to plant themselves firmly within the lives of the communities they serve. ~ Written with an infectious sense of hope, this book will become a critical tool for church leaders seeking to transform their congregations into outward-looking. ~ nixon; paul; doors; open; fling;