{"product_id":"the-externally-focused-church","title":"The Externally Focused Church","description":"If Your Church Vanished, Would Your Community Weep? Would Anyone Notice? Would Anyone Care?\n\n\"I will never forget the comment of one fourth-grade teacher as she stood there, amazed at the work being done on her classroom by complete strangers: 'If this is Christianity, then I'm interested,' she said.\"\nfrom Forward by Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson\n\nLearn from churches that have made serving their communities a priority--with dramatic results. Your church can be a firm pillar in your community because of the unwavering truth and love of its members.\n\nUse case studies from churches that have mastered community service, and apply the action steps to: Attract new believers and reach hurt and skeptical people through service Use the resources your church already has to impact those in need Learn how churches have made community service a part of their DNA Help your members deepen their spiritual commitment through service Discover practical ways to change your community--starting now\nFrom the minister to the mechanic and the teen to the tenured, your church will expand God's kingdom when it extends his love to the people in your community.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0764427407\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0764427407.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Group Publishing\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41516494323770,"sku":"DBV.0764427407.A","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0764427407-0.jpg?v=1783738815","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-externally-focused-church","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}