Rise Up and Build (Paperback)

A Guide to Spiritual Renewal and Strategic Revitalization

Is Your Church Stuck on a Spiritual Plateau?

You're not alone. Across America, countless small churches face the same heartbreaking reality: dwindling attendance, fading passion, and a growing sense that the best days are behind them. But what if the solution isn't another program or temporary fix? What if true renewal begins with a return to God's original design?

In "A Biblical Look at Small Churches: How to Help," Dennis R. Piearcy offers a biblically-grounded framework for exploring the path from maintenance to mission. Drawing from decades of ministry experience and a deep commitment to Scripture, this guide invites you to consider how God's principles might breathe new life into your congregation.
What This Book Offers:

1. A BIBLICAL FOUNDATION FOR RENEWAL
Piearcy cuts through the noise of modern church growth strategies and returns to the unchanging Word of God. You'll explore how the Great Commission, the Priesthood of All Believers, and the power of prayer form the foundation for a church's purpose and vitality.

2. A CLEAR FRAMEWORK FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION
This book provides a structured approach to understanding your church's current reality. You'll be guided to consider:

The core problems facing many small churches today
The biblical basis for spiritual health and renewal
A pathway from inward focus to outward mission

3. PRACTICAL RESOURCES FOR YOUR JOURNEY
With the companion workbook, you'll find tools to help your church move forward:

Spiritual health assessments to better understand your context
Strategy lists for inward and outward renewal
Critical thinking frameworks for wise decision-making
A 70-day guide to help you begin applying these principles

4. STORIES OF HOPE AND POSSIBILITY
Read accounts of churches that have wrestled with similar challenges and discovered new directions. These stories illustrate the potential for transformation when a church returns to foundational truths.

5. GUARDRAILS FOR SUSTAINABLE CHANGE
Learn to identify and understand the common pitfalls that can hinder renewal efforts, helping your church build a more resilient future.
Who This Book Is For:

Pastors and church leaders seeking direction and clarity
Lay leaders ready to take ownership of ministry
Entire congregations committed to exploring biblical renewal
Any believer passionate about seeing their church reflect God's design

Begin the conversation.

The God who specializes in resurrection is the same God who can guide your church. This book isn't a guarantee of success, but it is a starting point for a deeper, more biblical understanding of what it means to be the church.

INCLUDES COMPANION WORKBOOK for group discussion, personal reflection, and practical application.

"God specializes in resurrection-not in what we have manufactured. This book is born out of that conviction." - Dennis R. Piearcy

Get your copy today and begin exploring a more biblical vision for your church.

Biography: Dennis R. Piearcy

Dennis R. Piearcy has dedicated his life to the ministry of the local church, serving for over thirty years as a Southern Baptist pastor. His ministry has been rooted in the quiet aisles of small, rural sanctuaries, where he has gained a deep, firsthand understanding of the unique struggles and immense spiritual potential of country and smaller congregations.

Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Pastor Piearcy currently serves as the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Porter, Oklahoma. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies with a major in Counseling from the esteemed Criswell College in Dallas, Texas, grounding his ministry in both solid theological truth and relational understanding.

Email: DRP135@outlook.com