What is going on in megachurches? How are they growing and what is their racial composition? Fletch talks with Warren Bird and Scott Thumma—the premier researchers on megachurches who have just completed their Megachurch 2020 study. Get practical insights from this compelling research.
Small groups and spiritual disciplines have a special role in growing megachurches. What is that role? The age and tenure of the Senior Pastor is pivotal as well. Scott and Warren have hard data on these issues. We will conclude our time by looking at giving in megachurches. Bring questions and gain insight on issues that affect churches of all sizes.
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Megachurch 2020 Report, get it at one of two places:
Scott L. Thumma is Professor of Sociology of Religion and D.Min. Director at Hartford Seminary and director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research. He has published hundreds of articles, research reports and co-authored three books. With Warren Bird, Scott has done 6 national studies of megachurches and a 50,000 person survey of megachurch attenders.
Warren Bird is an award-winning writer and researcher. His background includes pastoring and seminary teaching, and a 13-year run as research director at Leadership Network. Warren has authored or co-authored 30 books. Warren is a graduate of Wheaton College (BA, MA), Alliance Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and Fordham University (Ph.D.).
