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The Church has lost its voice in America. It’s time to get it back.
Most people still believe in God. Many of them hold a negative view of church. Frankly, they’ve given up on it. And it’s only getting worse as time goes on. Though some churches are growing, church attendance overall continues to shrink, while our culture sinks deeper into darkness. A world—increasingly desperate for hope—is begging us to do something right now to restore the voice of hope in the world. We must act now.

In Unmuted: Restoring Your Church’s Voice, you will find everything you need to do just that in your community, using the six primary dynamics established by the original Acts 2 church:

• They were unified around a God-given vision
• They were empowered by the Holy Spirit
• They preached a relevant, simple truth
• They were hungry to know God
• They genuinely cared for one another
• They unselfishly cared about the community around them

Incorporate these six dynamics into the unique DNA of your church and you will raise a generation of mature, close-knit Christians, committed to defining their lives by the God-given vision of making disciples of everyone, everywhere. You will also see your church’s influence grow. You can still make a difference in your world!

Jim Wall has dedicated his life to serving the local church, pastoring small-town churches, teaching pastoral university students and planting seventy-six churches in three countries—including the 4,000-soul Community Church in Hampton Roads, Virginia, USA (communitychurch.info). He currently serves as the founder and executive director of the Acts 2 Network or A2N (acts2network.org), coaching church leaders around the world. Jim holds a DMin in Christian Leadership from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Review

"Christianity in the West is in decline; at least the forms of Christianity that have been practiced for the past 200 years. Jim Wall candidly examines this decline and offers hope based on a rediscovery and reaffirmation of historic biblical faith. This is a must-read for Christians wanting to stand where the Apostle Paul stood in his letter to the Romans, "I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ." -Doug Beacham, General Superintendent, International Pentecostal Holiness Church

"Jim Wall knows what he is writing about in this book. In Unmuted: Restoring Your Church's Voice, he  calls on the Church to clear its voice and speak loudly to the present American culture, which is rapidly drifting away from its Christian roots. Every pastor in America should read this well-written book." -Vinson Synan, Dean Emeritus, Regent University, Church historian and author.

"When Jim Wall speaks about unmuting your church's voice, we need to listen. He is both a researcher and practitioner. In the pages of this book, you'll learn about how to fulfill your own God-given vision, reach people through the power of the Holy Spirit, and become a caring church that graciously folds people into small groups. Every church needs to hear and apply the message of this book." -Joel Comiskey, PhD, Joel Comiskey Group, author of twenty-six books.

"From the first pages of Unmuted: Restoring Your Church's Voice my soul cried out with a resounding YES! I cannot wait to take my church leadership through this insightful and needed book. Jim's humility, transparency and practical experience will encourage, instruct and give the Church hope for a more Christ-exalting future."

About the Author

From planting 67 churches in the Philippines to leading Community Church in Chesapeake to well over 4,000 souls, Dr. Jim Wall has a wide variety of ministry experience. Jim holds undergraduate degrees in Business Administration and Religious Education and a Masters in Biblical Studies. He holds an earned doctorate in Christian Leadership from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the husband of one wonderful wife and help-mate, Kim; three sons, Andrew, Adam and Zach; three daughters-in-law and six grandchildren (of whom he will gladly show you pictures!). Jim stands ready to help you, and your church go to the next level of effectiveness for Jesus.