There's hope for your church. Respected church expert Sam Rainer envisions an exciting new wave of revitalized neighborhood churches that are growing and thriving. The trend is here, and Sam Rainer answers the most common questions about it. In the not-so-distant past, churches tended to relocate away from their neighborhoods and build large campuses at major intersections. These megachurch campuses were championed and celebrated from the 1970S to the early 2000S, But at the turn of the twenty-first century, a dramatic shift occurred. The healthiest churches grew through local multi-sites. A new generation was looking to neighborhood churches to foster life-giving friendships, provide opportunities for service, and create a community dedicated to worshiping God. Sam Rainer describes this movement and answers the most common questions about this surprising new phenomenon: What are the marks of a healthy neighborhood church? What are the most common myths about the neighborhood church? What are the obstacles to church growth? How can your church become primed for growth? The neighborhood church is primed for a comeback.

The potential is huge. God wants to do incredible things. Are you ready?.