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Equipped with Chris Brooks
July 08, 2024
Where Have all the Church Members Gone?
Church membership has been declining, especially over the past 20 years. What has led to this downturn? Coming up on Equipped, church growth expert Thom Ranier and Chris Brooks discuss the silent killers of churches which are rooted in our commitment to Christ Himself! Does your church need help? Don't miss this edition of Equipped!
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Thom Rainer
Thom S. Rainier is the founder and CEO of Church Answers, a former pastor, and bestselling author. With nearly forty years of ministry experience, Thom has spent a lifetime committed to the growth and health of the local church and its leaders. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama and earned his MDiv and PhD degrees from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Chris Brooks
Chris Brooks is the senior pastor of Woodside Bible Church, a multisite congregation across the Detroit metropolitan area. Chris served for 20 years as the senior pastor of Evangel Ministries, a thriving 1,600-member church in the heart of Detroit. He also served as the campus dean of Moody Theological Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan. A popular Detroit radio host since 2005, Chris is the author of Kingdom Dreaming and Urban Apologetics. He graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Finance, completed his MA in Christian Apologetics at Biola University, and graduated from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree at Asbury Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Yodit, are the proud parents of six children: Christopher, Zewditu, Cameron, Judah, Sophia, and Christyana.
Equipped with Chris Brooks
Equipped with Chris Brooks encourages you to grow spiritually, think critically, and live compassionately in your community. Interact with Chris as he empowers you to live out the gospel in a rapidly changing culture. This live, one-hour program, airing weekdays at noon CT, features special guests and welcomes your participation by callling in and by plugging in through social media.