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Synopsis from Monarch Books: 

The Western world may be dotted with churches, but congregations are sparse and frequently dying. All too many communities lack a viable Christian presence. It is time to plant missionshaped churches.

The evidence is clear: those who plant churches define the Church’s future shape. In America in 1800 Baptists and Methodists were fringe groups. By 1900 they were the mainstream. To plant churches must be a key part of any mission strategy.

What, then, are the key principles? What experience is relevant? How does the churchplanter get support, build a team, select a location, instil a vision? Will the resulting church be healthy enough to reproduce itself within five years? Once it is planted, how do you build a church that will last?

New churches are impacting communities across the West, and Martin Robinson draws upon dozens of varied examples to illustrate his case.

The Rev. Dr Martin Robinson is a freelance consultant to Christian organisations and church groups, and a minister in the Churches of Christ. He lives in Solihull, UK.