{"product_id":"becoming-a-friendlier-church-a-pathway-to-genuine-community-paperback","title":"Becoming a Friendlier Church: A Pathway to Genuine Community - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatthew D. Kim\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelp visitors become members\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Recognize what prevents visitors from feeling welcome\u003cbr\u003e- Discover methods to welcome new members into your church\u003cbr\u003e- Identify how you and your church can grow in hospitality\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBecoming a Friendlier Church\u003c\/i\u003e, Matthew D. Kim calls attention to the crisis of unfriendliness that prevents many churches from welcoming new people into their community. Using concrete examples, Kim shows how even churches that think themselves friendly can unintentionally communicate insularity, apathy, busyness, prejudice, and the pursuit of comfort. Instead, a welcoming church pursues open communication, gratitude, intentionality, hospitality, and celebration. These practices will help your community embrace new people and set them on a pathway of belonging and discipleship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelp visitors become members\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBecoming a Friendlier Church\u003c\/i\u003e, Matthew D. Kim calls attention to the crisis of unfriendliness that prevents many churches from welcoming new people into their community. Using concrete examples, Kim shows how even churches that think themselves friendly can unintentionally communicate insularity, apathy, busyness, prejudice, and the pursuit of comfort. Instead, a welcoming church pursues open communication, gratitude, intentionality, hospitality, and celebration. These practices will help your community embrace new people and set them on a pathway of belonging and discipleship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew D. Kim\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is professor of preaching and pastoral leadership, holder of the George W. Truett Endowed Chair in Preaching and Evangelism, and director of the PhD in preaching program at Baylor University's Truett Seminary in Waco, Texas. He is the award-winning author and editor of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eReady to Preach\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhat's God Saying Here?\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePreaching with Cultural Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew D. Kim\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is professor of preaching and pastoral leadership, holder of the George W. Truett Endowed Chair in Preaching and Evangelism, and director of the PhD in preaching program at Baylor University's Truett Seminary in Waco, Texas. He is the award-winning author and editor of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eReady to Preach\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhat's God Saying Here?\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePreaching with Cultural Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 7.91 x 5.21 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 13, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54027480564045,"sku":"9781540906144","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/DGsD7s4a9k9781540906144.webp?v=1780516229","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/becoming-a-friendlier-church-a-pathway-to-genuine-community-paperback","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}