Come and See Ministries



Welcome to Come and See Ministries!

A ministry to help energize, strengthen, and bring sustained vitality to the small town and rural church.

Today's small town churches are being challenged as never before to change, to grow -- to survive -- in a 21st century that is dynamic, ever changing and very often uncertain. The church in these settings often finds itself looking to John 1: 43-48 and repeating Nathaneal's question about Nazareth, " Can anything good come from there?" Phillip's response lies in the Truth that serves as the very heart of our ministry: "Come and See."


 

Come and See Ministries collaborates with pastors, lay leaders, and congregations by helping them believe again and by sharing with them a "roadmap for growth." We believe that God has a plan for these churches and the communities that embrace them. Let us help you articulate that plan, encourage your heart and renew your passion for growth--and survival.

 

The Come and See consultative support is available through one or more customized opportunities in a range of settings:

  1. Three Nights for God evangelistic meetings

  2. Revivals

  3. Pastoral and Lay Consultations

  4. Seminars

  5. Workshops

  6. Conferences

 

Among subjects addressed in Come and See presentations are:  

  1. The biblical perspective of the church growth movement

  2. Principles of growth which work for town and rural churches

  3. Applying 'The Homogeneous Unit Principle' in a biblical perspective

  4. Understanding Receptivity and Resistance in Church and Community

  5. Developing a vision, a strategy, priorities and action plan for growth in your church

  6. Ongoing steps for sustaining the vitality of the growing church

  7. Case studies of successful growth experiences

  8. How to network with other rural churches

  9. Building a model of growth in a circuit setting

Dr. Exman brings an experienced freshness that will help your church grow. Click here to Meet Dr. Exman now. Or click on the Meet Dr. Exman navigation button to learn more about Gary.