Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive by Thom S. Rainer February 28, 2021 Rick Books Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – Slow Erosion Chapter 3 – The Past is the Hero Chapter 4 – The Church Refused to Look Like the Community Chapter 5 – The Budget Moved Inwardly Chapter 6 – The Great Commission Becomes the Great Omission Chapter 7 – The Preference-Driven Church Chapter 8 – Pastoral Tenure Decreases Chapter 9 – The Church Rarely Prayed Together Chapter 10- The Church Had No Clear Purpose Chapter 11 – The Church Obsessed Over the Facilities
