Rochester: the Quest for Quality
Author: Blake McKelvey
Publisher:
Published: 1956
Total Pages: 482
ISBN-13:
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A Church Called Tov
Author: Scot McKnight
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Published: 2020-10-06
Total Pages: 238
ISBN-13: 149644602X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“Scot and Laura do an amazing job of teaching us what a good church looks like.” —Beth Moore What is the way forward for the church? Tragically, in recent years, Christians have gotten used to revelations of abuses of many kinds in our most respected churches—from Willow Creek to Harvest, from Southern Baptist pastors to Sovereign Grace churches. Respected author and theologian Scot McKnight and former Willow Creek member Laura Barringer wrote this book to paint a pathway forward for the church. We need a better way. The sad truth is that churches of all shapes and sizes are susceptible to abuses of power, sexual abuse, and spiritual abuse. Abuses occur most frequently when Christians neglect to create a culture that resists abuse and promotes healing, safety, and spiritual growth. How do we keep these devastating events from repeating themselves? We need a map to get us from where we are today to where we ought to be as the body of Christ. That map is in a mysterious and beautiful little Hebrew word in Scripture that we translate “good,” the word tov. In this book, McKnight and Barringer explore the concept of tov—unpacking its richness and how it can help Christians and churches rise up to fulfill their true calling as imitators of Jesus.
Selling Out the Church
Author: Philip D. Kenneson
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Published: 2003-07-24
Total Pages: 177
ISBN-13: 159244296X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMarketing the church is hot. For many church leaders, marketing might even be the first article of their creed, which goes something like this: We believe that our church determines its identity and mission through the tactics of marketing strategies. Theologians Kenneson and Street offer a thoughtful and provocative protest, with a foreword from Stanley Hauerwas. The authors expose the theological presuppositions that inform the marketing project. . . and help us to see that the marketer's presumption that form can be separated from content of the gospel betrays an understanding of the gospel that cannot help betraying the gift that is Christ. The authors propose an alternative, constructive account of the church's mission and purpose that is not based on exchange of value but on reminding us that the gospel is always a gift - a gift that makes impossible any presumptions that there can be an exchange between human beings and God that is rooted in the satisfaction of our untrained needs. The cross and resurrection challenge the world's understanding of what our needs should be.
Outgrowing the Ingrown Church
Author: C. John Miller
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 1986
Total Pages: 184
ISBN-13: 0310284112
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a book for pacesetters -- church leaders who desire to help their churches break free of the things that turn them in on themselves. It is a masterly mix of biblical principle, objective analysis, and personal experience.
Church Quality
Author: Patricia Lotich
Publisher:
Published: 2014-03-09
Total Pages: 82
ISBN-13: 9780991645008
DOWNLOAD EBOOKQuality management - a discipline that started in the manufacturing industry has migrated to service industries such as hospitality, hotels and health care. As these industries have embraced quality management practices, we as consumers have developed higher expectations for positive, error-free service experiences. Because of this phenomenon, there is increased pressure on non-profit and church organizations to make excellence a guiding principle of managing operations - and who more than then the church should be doing things with excellence! This book is perfect for anyone who manages the day-to-day operations of a non-profit, ministry or church. With easy to understand illustrations, this book provides practical steps to improve how the process of work gets done. Whether the process is improving the process to recruit, train and schedule volunteers, or streamlines the children's ministry check-in process, this book offers practical tips and tools with real life examples and much more!
95 Questions to Shape the Future of Your Church
Author: Thomas G. Bandy
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2011-12-01
Total Pages: 364
ISBN-13: 1426721854
DOWNLOAD EBOOK95 Questions to Shape the Future of Your Church is a comprehensive commentary on systemic change for the church. It combines the spirit of Luther’s 95 Theses with depth of insight akin to Luther’s reformation catechism. This book will be essential for every congregational, denominational, and seminary bookshelf. Church leaders and members all yearn for a new Reformation that will realign Christian congregations with God’s mission. This book frames the right questions, and focuses the right answers. It helps church leaders do the hard work of assessment and planning. The next Reformation will be an extraordinarily practical endeavor. Leaders need to apply the tactics that will leverage the greatest change, and guide the church deeper into the mystery of Christ and further in companionship with Christ. We want to be faithful. Now we know how to be faithful.
Spiritual Leadership
Author: Thomas G. Bandy
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2016-09-20
Total Pages: 197
ISBN-13: 1501825607
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe idea that certain kinds of people gravitate toward certain kinds of leaders has been around for a long time. There are exceptions and degrees of commitment, of course. People (as individuals) are complicated and changeable. On the other hand, people (as groups) are remarkably consistent and predictable. There are patterns. The typical follower of this leader has these characteristics. The typical follower of that leader has those characteristics. Conversely, this group of people tends to look for, believe in, and listen to this kind of leader; and that group of people tends to look for, believe in, and listen to that kind of leader. There are trends. Certain kinds of people are more responsive to certain kinds of leaders. Certain kinds of leaders seem to be more empathic toward, and understanding of, certain kinds of people. They seem to know some contexts, certain needs, and distinct attitudes better than others. If you follow the career of a leader, you can anticipate who they will gather around them and where they will be most effective. Bandy shows how this is true for church leaders too and introduces ideas of different types of leaders attracting different groups of followers. Knowing your "type" will help you know who will be attracted to your leadership style.
When Faith Turns Ugly: Understanding Toxic Faith and How to Avoid It
Author: Brian Harris
Publisher: Authentic Media Inc
Published: 2016-04-01
Total Pages: 265
ISBN-13: 1780783418
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFollowing the huge success of The Tortoise Usually Wins, 2012, and The Big Picture, 2015, in When Faith Turns Ugly Brian Harris explores why the Christian faith sometimes wears two masks - usually life-serving and transforming, but occasionally escapist, illusionary and even poisonous. What are the warning signs that faith is at risk of turning toxic? What do we mean by the conviction that the gospel liberates? Brian Harris' take on what constitutes life-serving faith is refreshing and will be appreciated by all who would like to be sure that their obedience to Jesus the Christ will help to build a world with a better name.
What Is a Healthy Church?
Author: Mark Dever
Publisher: Crossway
Published: 2024-09-26
Total Pages: 152
ISBN-13: 1433596636
DOWNLOAD EBOOKKey Traits of a Healthy Church to Develop within the Local Body What is an ideal church, and how can you tell? How does it look different from other churches? More importantly, how does it act differently, especially in society? Many of us aren't sure how to answer those questions, even though we probably have some preconceived ideas. This book answers those questions and many more. Author Mark Dever seeks to help believers recognize the key characteristics of a healthy church: expositional preaching, biblical theology, and a right understanding of the gospel. Dever then calls us to develop those characteristics in our own churches. By following the example of New Testament authors and addressing all members of the church, pastors and laity alike, Dever challenges all believers to do their part in maintaining the local church. Part of the 9Marks Building Healthy Churches series, What Is a Healthy Church? offers timeless truths and practical principles to help each of us fulfill our God-given roles in the body of Christ. Offers an Ideal Church Model: Encourages pastors and members to implement healthy church qualities within their local body Written by Mark Dever: Pastor, bestselling author, and president of 9Marks From 9Marks: Other titles in the Building Healthy Churches series include Church Discipline; Deacons; and Church Membership Replaces ISBN 978-1-58134-937-5
Religious Education in the Small Membership Church
Author: Dr. Nancy T. Foltz
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Published: 2013-08-01
Total Pages: 243
ISBN-13: 1625640277
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN THE SMALL MEMBERSHIP CHURCH is a comprehensive resource aimed at making religious education more effective all along the line in small churches. From a living ecology of solid theory and proven research, this book develops exciting possibilities and helpful procedures to maximize religious education opportunities in small church settings. Packaged with this volume is a huge wall chart summarizing highly important information on religious education in small membership churches.
