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From Surviving to Thriving: A Practical Guide to Revitalize Your Church Paperback – November 1, 2016

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For years, Rev. Dr. John H. Krahn has been a successful interim pastor whom God has used to save many dying churches. He shares his proven methods for helping churches which are barely surviving to once again thrive. Whether your church is on life support or is doing quite well, From Surviving to Thriving -- A Practical Guide to Revitalize Your Church is a hands-on approach that will assist you and your church greatly.


Pastor Krahn has done what he recommends and seen the results of intentional missional ministry in more than one context. Overflowing with good stories and examples of excellent ministry, his comprehensive approach includes getting the church's financial house in order, practicing good stewardship, developing a strategic plan and vision, marketing the church in new and old ways, and developing an evangelism program. Here is a book by a veteran pastor who knows how to revitalize a congregation that is long on hope and short on excuses.


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Stop Making Excuses and Start Doing Something

Get Your Church's Financial House in Order

Reclaim Your Inactive Members

Reach the Unchurched in Your Community

Remove the Roadblocks That Impede Thriving




Rev Dr. John H. Krahn has been in the pastoral ministry for forty-eight years. He was pastor of the largest Lutheran church in New York for twelve years with a staff of fifty people. Dr. Krahn earned his Master of Divinity degree from Concordia Seminary (St. Louis, Missouri), his Masters in Education and Theological Studies from Union Theological Seminary, his Masters in Curriculum and Teaching from Columbia University, and his Doctor of Ministry from New York Theological Seminary (New York, New York). Krahn is a professional fund raiser, served as interim pastor at five floundering Lutheran churches, and continues to work as a paid church consultant. He is the go-to-guy in his synod to turn around dying churches, and sometimes refers to himself as the "pastor of lost causes." A much sought after speaker, in 2016, he will be conducting seminars throughout the church on the subject matter contained in this book. He has been married for forty-nine years, and has two daughters and three grandchildren.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Css Pub Co (November 1, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 110 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0788028812
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0788028816
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.23 x 8.5 inches
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Known as the "Go To Guy" for finding creative and successful ways to save failing churches, Dr. Krahn has served both one of the largest churches in his denomination and some of the smallest. He believes that no church needs to fail. He is a much sought after speaker both nationally and internationally. He has been published over a hundred times in periodicals and authored sixteen books. He feels strongly that the problems before us are never as powerful as the God behind us. He is the president of the Long Island Authors Group.

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Cindy or David D Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical God centered advice and action lists.
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2017
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Pastor Kahn may be restating what you've heard before, but it's all in one place and shows how turning a church around is possible. Hint it isn't all about the pastor. Best take away for me was the final prayer, wherein I am reminded to ask God what I can do for him today?
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Greg Bueltmann
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring words for pastors and lay leaders
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This book is filled with wisdom from a veteran pastor who has inspired those around him to bring the Gospel to people in churches that many have given up on. The focus is on the hard work required of God’s people to be his hands in working miracles.
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Ed Blankenhorn
4.0 out of 5 stars Works for ANY organization.
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This is not just theory. It adds actual application with good and bad results plus examples of anticipated and unanticipated consequences.
If you read past the "protestant church" specifics, most of the suggestions work for any organization with the same sort of problems. I have already used one or two ideas in my club, and they work!!
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Michael L. Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars The book was exciting to read and had much good information about how churches work and how they can ...
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The book was exciting to read and had much good information about how churches work and how they can be saved. I brought it to our church council meeting and we all were impressed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A helpful guide to revitalizing a Church from one who ...
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A helpful guide to revitalizing a Church from one who has clearly done it. Requires more change than some will be willing to make.
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stuart meade
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Common Sense Suggestions
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Great Practical Guide with easy to follow suggestions. Should be a real help to our congregation if they agree to follow the plan.
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Aaron Miner
1.0 out of 5 stars Transactional, illustrates why people are leaving the church
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While this advice may prop up a specific local congregation temporarily, by drawing on the guilt, shame, and narrow understanding of God already instilled in people, ultimately this way of doing church is exactly what is dying and needs to die. Please do not call your people and ask them "if they're ok" when your real intention is to guilt them about missing church. Please do not tell people that they will be blessed in proportion to how much they tithe. Please do not leave church flyers in the doctor's office, or give them to your cashier at the supermarket. This is not what it means to share the gospel meaningfully. Christians who want to communicate the gospel need to be authentic human beings who are engaged with their community in a way that is not obviously just about self-interest.
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Robert F. Mitschke
4.0 out of 5 stars It would be great for an interim pastor
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2017
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Really most suitable for the first two years in a parish; then they will want you gone, but really, it is about the congregation, not the Pastor. It would be great for an interim pastor. Real change could take place and renewal begin.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Church building techniques.
Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2019
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Brilliant. Church building techniques that a regular church leader can actually use.
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