Robert H Alexander

The author of this book, Robert Alexander, has previously penned four books as follows: Book 1 Religion; a Brief HistoryThis book faces today's faith challenges; the conflicts and the controversies and to those positive areas of religious cooperation, mission, stewardship and commonality of purpose. Book 2Broken Wineskins; a Declining ChurchFocuses on the causes of the churches' decline over the past 70 years; cultural and sociological changes, migration, modernism, and theological liberalism that have mostly impacted the younger church generations. However, the greater negative impact has been that of church leadership failures Book 3The Largest Churches in the World; the good and the not so good.This book looks at the largest churches in the world according to their attendance at worship services; then at the new underground church networks with their massive numbers. The book then provides a study of why a host of churches have been growing faster over the last three decades than ever before. Book 4Faith's Missing Link; JOYThe early church was full of joy. One of the goals of every church should be to restore the joy of the early church. The words, " Rejoice and be glad" were used frequently by the biblical writers in salutations, encouragements and in the admonishment closings of their letters.

Today there is a growing awareness that something is missing in many churches and Christian lives. This book defines this absence as the gift of Joy, "the missing link."The early church was full of joy. One of the goals of every church should be to restore the joy of the early church. Time and time again the apostles and writers of the Bible announced, "rejoice and be glad." The word rejoice, is the verb of the noun joy; It is the expression and conveyance of joy.We have included testimonies and stories from individuals who have experienced the blessings of a joy filled life. In addition to these stories we have included a few sermons, in part, by outstanding pastors past and present; pastors such Pope Francis, John MacAuthur and Charles Spurgeon.After reading this book, go and share your joy in the Lord. 

Church growth is now occurring faster than ever before. This study will examine four of the areas of greatest growth; Asia, Africa, South America and the USA.In this book we will look at the largest churches in the world according to their attendance at worship services; then at the new underground church networks with their massive numbers. Following will be a study of the pastors/leadership of these congregations.The Largest Churches in the World will provide a study of why a host of churches have been growing faster over the last three decades more than ever before.

This book is written by a preacher and teacher both as a source of information for the interested layman and a ready reference for teachers and students. There is no attempt to interpret the greater religions or to place them in any new world order. My purpose is to promote good will and better understanding among people of diverse beliefs. I have tried to highlight briefly the faiths' origin, growth, and extent of dissemination whether extinct or extant. Beyond the study in mostly past religious history, I have dedicated the latter chapters to today's faith challenges; the conflicts and controversies and finally to those positive areas of religious cooperation, mission, stewardship and commonality of purpose. I have scoured sources from Barclay to Beethoven; from St Paul to Saint Benedict; from Left Behind to Nobody Left Behind; from McPherson to Hubbard and from Graham I to Graham II. What a trip Ride with me and hopefully experience a challenging yet fulfilling trip.