Most Influential Books Rated by Leaders of UnchurchedReaching Churches

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Most Influential Books Rated by Leaders of
Unchurched-Reaching Churches

• The Purpose-Driven Church by Rick Warren
• My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
• Knowing God by J. I. Packer
• Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala
• Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan
• In His Steps by Charles Sheldon
• Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis

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Leaders Rate Important Characteristics in Leading
Local Church

• Personal holiness
• Credibility/Integrity
• Leadership by example
• Vibrant prayer life
• Personal Bible study
• Ability to institute change
• Ability to cast vision
• Bible knowledge
• Personal evangelism
• Communication skills

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Leaders Listed Factors in Reaching the Unchurched

• Authenticity of the preacher - 92
• Imperative of personal evangelism - 88
• Importance of relationships - 84
• Atmosphere of love acceptance - 79
• Preacher models personal evangelism - 72
• Enthusiasm joy present - 68
• Do not compromise the essentials - 63
• Small-group opportunities - 60
• Reaching people in crises - 57
• Reaching people through quality childcare - 57