by Rudy Hall
The once vibrant church had become very sick.
Week after week, only a handful of members gathered—six to twelve at most. The sanctuary still stood, the lights still came on, and the bulletin was still printed, but the heartbeat was fading. Purpose had vanished. Mission had evaporated. The church was surviving on life support.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Across nearly every denomination, churches are shrinking, struggling, and slipping toward silence. Attendance drops, passion fades, and ministry becomes routine. Many members sense something is wrong but don’t know why—or what to do about it.
Is Your Church on Life Support? provides practical, hope-filled answers.
In these pages, you’ll discover the simple, proven principles that transformed one dying congregation of six into a thriving church of sixty. These tools are not theoretical—they were used in real life, in a real church, with real results. And they can work again.
Inside you’ll explore:
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Why churches decline—and the hidden factors that accelerate the slide
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How leadership, purpose, and passion can be rekindled
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What every member can do to contribute to real, lasting change
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How to identify and address sources of dissension, apathy, and burnout
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Practical steps to rebuild excitement, unity, and mission
Every church is different. Every congregation has unique challenges. But the principles in this book provide a roadmap any church can follow. If Sabbath morning feels like “going through the motions,” chances are—you are.
The real question isn’t, “Is my church on life support?”
The real question is, “Am I willing to help revive it?”
If you long to see energy, purpose, growth, and spiritual life return to your church, this book is a must-read.
ISBN: 978-1-937718-73-2
Pages: 96, paperback
5.5 x 8.5 inches
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: What Is Going on with That Little Church?
Chapter 2: Failure: The First Step to Success
Chapter 3: A Visit Causes Changes
Chapter 4: Been There, Done That
Chapter 5: A Time for Decision and Direction
Chapter 6: First Order of Business
Chapter 7: The Pastor Leaves, So What?
Chapter 8: The Missing Place
Chapter 9: The New Pastor Arrives
Chapter 10: Dealing with the Devil
Chapter 11: Time for a Rest
Chapter 12: Power of Choice
Chapter 13: Send Them Away!
Chapter 14: Six to Sixty