{"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: BVV.0764427407.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\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: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43333681676349,"sku":"BVV.0764427407.G","price":5.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0764427407-0.jpg?v=1783639834","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-externally-focused-church","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}