Title: Jim Cymbala points out the way to real revival in the church
Product review: After hearing pastors say over and over that the way to be a successful church is to offer people what they are looking for (i. e. youth ministry, women's classes, upbeat contemporary music, etc.) and spending time worrying about numbers that are staying the same or even shrinking, it is so refreshing to hear a pastor admit that success in the church isn't demonstrated by numbers and that numbers aren't increased by "selling" your church. Success, he says, can be demonstrated by the strength of your prayer meetings. Numbers will be increased by offering one thing... God! People are not really looking for a youth minstry or a musical church. They are looking for the power of God, and that comes only through prayer. Cymbala uses quotes from various past religious greats and stories found in the lives of his own congregation to make his point. Revival only comes through prayer. Right on, Brother Cymbala!
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