Description: -More than 80 million Americans claim no church affiliation. -Only six other nations have a total population of more than 80 million. -Another 90 million who claim membership or affiliation don't attend church. -It is obvious that this many people will not be reached by existing congregations. The answer: More churches are needed. Here is a book, written by one of the nation's authoritative voices on church planting, with both biblical and practical help for those who share his vision that the task of church planting rests not with denominational leaders, but with the people and pastors of local churches About the Contributor(s): Dr. Charles L. Chaney, formerly dean of the School of Theology and later president of Southwest Baptist University, and vice-president of Southern Baptist Home Mission Board in Atlanta. He served many years as a church planter and now lives in Bentonville, Arkansas.