Ryan Burge and others offer fascinating research about the growth of non-denominational churches, especially compared to denominational churches. Sam and special guest Matt McCraw look at five of the implications of this movement.

1. 1. The challenge is still conversion growth.
   2. Denominational churches have been abandoned for a variety of reasons.
   3. Networks and neo-denominations are forming.
   4. Theological distinctives could be challenged.
   5. The implications for ministry training and theological education are profound.

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• California Baptist University

• Know Your Community Report

• Upward Sports

• “Leading the Jesus Way: Learning to Lead from the Master” by Matt McCraw

• Matt McCraw

• Ryan Burge

• Church Answers University

• Church Answers Central

• The Everything Church Resource Directory

• The Hope Initiative

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