The Irresistible Church: 12 Traits of a Church Heaven Applauds

by Wayne Cordeiro

Overview

After more than 25 years of ministry in Hawaii, Wayne Cordeiro knows how to do church as a team. In his signature style, he shares this expertise with pastors, lay leaders, and people in the pew who want to see their churches become more vibrant. The 12 practical steps include ways to help people become part of a community, develop a culture of serving, turn visitors into regular attenders, and much more. This short, easy-to-read book is one pastors will want to share with their leadership team.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441232250
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	05/01/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	1,279,399
File size:	989 KB

About the Author

Wayne Cordeiro is senior pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Honolulu, Hawaii, as well as an author, songwriter, and highly sought-after speaker. He has authored eight books, including The Divine Mentor and Doing Church as a Team. He is a church planter at heart and has helped to plant over 100 churches around the world. Wayne and his wife, Anna, have three children and several grandchildren.
Wayne Cordeiro is founding pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Honolulu, Hawaii, with more than 14,500 in weekly attendance as well as an author, songwriter, and highly sought-after speaker. He has authored ten books, including The Divine Mentor, Leading on Empty, and Doing Church as a Team. He is a church planter at heart and has helped to plant more than 100 churches around the world. He has been featured in numerous media outlets including Focus on the Family, Outreach, and Ministry Today. Wayne and his wife, Anna, have three children and several grandchildren. Wayne and Anna now split their time between Hawaii and Eugene, Oregon, where they have a family farm.

Table of Contents

Foreward Bill Hybels 9

Introduction: Getting the Most From This Book 11

An Irresistible Church 23

Part 1 Hungers for the Presence of God 25

Part 2 Remembers Who She 35

Part 3 Lives Heart First 45

Part 4 Practices Gratefolness 57

Part 5 Promotes Healthy Relationships 67

Part 6 Is Always Learning 77

Part 7 Promotes Spiritual Self-Feeding 89

Part 8 Connects Everything to a Soul 99

Part 9 Chooses to Love 107

Part 10 Takes Risks 117

Part 11 Humbles Itself 127

Part 12 Has a Plan 139

Study Guide 151

Notes 169

Acknowledgments 171

About the Author 173