Guiding Your Church Through a Worship Transition
Guiding Your Church Through a Worship Transition

Author: Tom Kraeuter

Publisher: Emerald Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781932096088

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"Tom Kraeuter is one of the most prolific authors and teachers on the contemporary worship scene today. His books are available worldwide in multiple languages. Tom's biblical, practical teaching transcends denominational lines. Nearly 20,000 people have attended his worship seminars, retreats, and conferences in churches all across North America. Many churches are considering a change in worship style--or they are in the midst of one. How can congregations walk together through a successful worship transition? Based on solid scriptural principles and the experiences of scores of churches, this wealth of tested solutions and steadfast counsel equips believers with answers that will make a difference.

Pastors in Transition
Pastors in Transition

Author: Dean R. Hoge

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2005-05-02

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 9780802829085

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Whether they leave out of preference for another ministry or due to serious conflict, pastors who relinquish parish ministry face misunderstanding and even hostility. Pastors in Transition brings clarity to this little-examined aspect of the pastorate by examining the main reasons why pastors in five Protestant denominations have left parish ministry. The fruit of careful sociological research, Pastors in Transition presents the findings of the largest-ever study of recently ended ministries. More than 900 ex-ministers, representing the Assemblies of God, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, the Presbyterian Church (USA), and the United Methodist Church, were surveyed or interviewed. Besides gathering facts and figures, the book contains personal stories, forthright opinions, and concrete recommendations from former pastors for strengthening parish ministry in the future.

The Church in Transition
The Church in Transition

Author: Tim Conder

Publisher: HarperCollins Christian Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0310265711

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The Journey of Existing Churches into the Emerging Culture In our fast-growing post-Christian, postmodern culture, the church often finds itself marginalized and ineffective in mission. The new emerging church is both hopeful and frightening compared to more traditional forms of Christianity. However, these "two churches" need each other. The Church in Transition presents honest stories of the failures and successes of a variety of transitioning fellowships.

Souls in Transition
Souls in Transition

Author: Christian Smith

Publisher: OUP USA

Published: 2009-09-14

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 0195371798

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Based on candid interviews with thousands of young people tracked over a five-year period, this book reveals how the religious practices of the teenagers portrayed in Soul Searching have been strengthened, challenged, and often changed as they have moved into adulthood.

Transitioning
Transitioning

Author: Dan Southerland

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2010-12-21

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0310864453

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A biblical look at how to steer a congregation in a new and exciting direction aligned with God's unique purpose for them. Transitioning is written to help church leaders and their congregations successfully navigate change and discover that the rewards far exceed the risk. Drawing principles from the book of Nehemiah, Southerland maps out an eight-step strategy for moving from being a traditional, ministry-driven church to a purpose-driven church. Transitioning illustrates practical, field-tested concepts with examples from the Bible and Southerland's own experience. A detailed workbook section with fill-in-the-blanks, scripture passages, and action steps helps pastors and their leadership teams convert knowledge into reality.

Transformed by Pastoral Transition
Transformed by Pastoral Transition

Author: Marica B. Bailey

Publisher:

Published: 2021-03

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780817018207

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"Designed as a practical and deeply spiritual guide for congregations facing pastoral transition, this new book from experienced transitional pastor and consultant on interim ministry, Rev. Dr. Marcia Bailey, uses the framework of the Christian worship service to help church leaders usher their faith community through a process of honoring the past, healing the present, and discerning the future. Includes worship resources for each stage in the transitional season, from bidding farewell and processing grief related to the outgoing minister, to celebrating the gifts of community and anticipating the next stage in the congregation's life together"--

Interim Ministry in Action
Interim Ministry in Action

Author: Norman B. Bendroth

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-05-14

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 1538105004

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Many churches today find themselves in frequent transition, whether due to the changing culture, the struggles of mainline churches, or the changing nature of mission. Interim Ministry in Action helps guide churches and their leadership through these times of change. The book will guide readers step-by-step through the process of how and why to decide to call an interim minister, the process for deciding what’s next, and more. Each chapter concludes with exercises for readers, search committees, or boards to illustrate key themes and help them determine the best path forward.