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Author: John Nelson
Publisher: Canterbury Press
Published: 2014-08-01
Total Pages: 149
ISBN-13: 1848255055
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA variety of experienced church leaders, missioners and other practitioners share simple and effective ideas for enhancing the life, worship and witness of every local church. With humour, realism, real-life stories and top-tips for dealing with challenging situations, here is a welcome aid for all clergy and lay church leaders.
Author: Robert Warren
Publisher: Canterbury Press
Published: 2014-12-09
Total Pages: 111
ISBN-13: 0715146807
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA practical guide that helps churches identify their strengths and weaknesses and discover what action to take in order to develop the health of their church. It focuses on the quality of the church's life rather than just the numbers attending.
Author: Michael Volland
Publisher: SPCK
Published: 2015-04-16
Total Pages: 188
ISBN-13: 0281071837
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA compelling case for an entrepreneurial approach to ministry and mission, exploring its biblical basis and potential benefits. Based on extensive interviews with entrepreneurial ministers from a range of denominations. Draws on examples of 'entrepreneurs' from the Bible and Christian history to help readers imagine how such an approach could work in their own context. Addresses the problems some have with the word 'entrepreneur' and sets out a positive and informed alternative understanding. Full of informative and inspiring case-studies of entrepreneurial ministry in action. Building on his own experiences as a priest and an entrepreneur, Volland argues that the concept of entrepreneurship offers churches a helpful lens through which to view Christian ministry and mission, and an understanding and approach to ministry that is well fitted for the mission task in a rapidly changing world. He shows how an entrepreneurial approach is consistent with understandings of leadership in the major denominations and in the new churches. He also argues that such an approach is consistent both with the nature of God and with human collaboration with God's activity in the world. His conclusions are based on extensive interviews with entrepreneurial ministers (Justin Welby and Steven Croft were among the interviewees), and his findings result in practical suggestions for those seeking to be more entrepreneurial in their ministries as well as in recommendations for strategic change that will encourage sustainable church growth and vitality in the years ahead.
Author: Dann Spader
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Published: 1993-10-09
Total Pages: 243
ISBN-13: 0802477933
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Sheep swapping", "shuffling of the saints"- Whatever you call it, many churches are growing only because Christians transfer from one church to another. What's more, many churches aren't growing at all. The problem, according to authors, Dann Spader and Gary Mayes, is that too many church calendars are filled with outdated, mediocre programs that have become more of a burden than a blessing. That, coupled with the fact that these programs minister almost exclusively to Christians, leaves little for the non-Christian "seeker" to get excited about. Growing a Healthy Church is not a list of trendy new programs for your church agenda. It is a journey of rediscovery. Spader and Mayes look closely at the four stages of spiritual growth in relation to outreach. Using the innovative "M-level" system, these gifted men show how a church can minister to all individuals regardless of their levels of maturity in potential service. This helps eliminate the mistakes of forcing new Christians into service that may overwhelm them or may leave the mature Christian unchallenged. Proven successful through SonLife and churches who have used this system, this resource will help you focus on the simplicity of Christ's ministry, enabling you to build an effective discipling strategy for your church.
Author: Robert Warren
Publisher: Canterbury Press
Published: 2014-12-09
Total Pages: 122
ISBN-13: 0715146785
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDeveloping Healthy Churches is an utterly practical and realistic guide for any leader seeking to revitalize and grow their church. The long-awaited sequel to the bestselling Healthy Churches’ Handbook, this new volume will help you implement tried and tested approaches for healthy church growth in your parish.
Author: Daniel Sanchez
Publisher:
Published: 2014-12-16
Total Pages: 370
ISBN-13: 9781505527391
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGrowing Healthy Churches provides an overview of the theories of Church Growth and also suggestions for the Church Growth Movement in the current period. The book serves as an introduction to the means by which congregations can maintain both the increase in numbers while at the same time maintaining congregational health. The book is available in Spanish as Cultivando Iglesias Saludables
Author: Stephen A. Macchia
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 2003-11
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13: 0801065038
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA healthy church is possible. Here are ten traits to help you diagnose the state of your church and start it down the path to improvement.
Author: Hazel Bryan
Publisher: Canterbury Press
Published: 2015-10-30
Total Pages: 267
ISBN-13: 184825752X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExperienced practitioners, theologians and academics reflect on the Christian voice as it engages in education today. At a time of national uncertainty for RE, questions about faith-based schools and the place of religious belief in the public arena, this volume is a resource for school and university teachers, head teachers, chaplains, governors, diocesan officers, concerned parents educationalists. It offers: • a frank discussion about the tensions in bringing faith into the open in current educational contexts.• theological reflection of Christian engagement in the public place • a creative exploration of the future for Christian engagement in education. It also considers the tensions inherent in practising Christian faith within a secular context and in multi-faith contexts. It aims to generate new confidence that will encourage the practice and contribution of faith-based thinking in schools.
Author: Gary L. McIntosh
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 2013-04-15
Total Pages: 277
ISBN-13: 1441241035
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPastors and church leaders are constantly faced with strategic questions. How much staff does the church need? How many workers are needed in the nursery this month? When is the right time to start a second worship service? How many people should we train for evangelism this year? How does seating and parking impact worship attendance? When church leaders have questions about planning, running, or growing their churches, they need answers fast! What Every Pastor Should Know offers pastors and leaders 101 valuable rules and "sacred" laws to help answer real-life ministry questions. From advertising to facilities to visitation, this valuable book offers the practical help that leaders need, just when they need it most. This comprehensive guide will become one of the most valuable books in a leader's library. Never again will they wonder if they based critical decisions on the right information. They'll get the answers they're looking for all in one place.
Author: Karl Vaters
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Published: 2020-03-03
Total Pages: 221
ISBN-13: 0802497853
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 100-Day Plan That’s Practical, Realistic, and Actually Works You see the problems in your church, and you truly believe it could be better. Not perfect, but healthier. If you want more for your church but aren’t quite sure how to get there, 100 Days to a Healthier Church was written for you. It teaches you how to: Identify your church’s current level of health using the "Church Health Continuum" Make big changes through small nudges rather than giant leaps Grow your strengths and tackle your weaknesses one at a time After years of trial and error, pastor and author Karl Vaters developed a tested and proven 15-week process that’s manageable, adaptable, and effective. It won’t fix everything overnight, but it will help you figure out what to do next. Great for individual pastors, perfect for church leadership teams!
