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When my church was struggling, we had no idea that a church in a neighboring community was going through a similar experience. We had no idea that ANY church was going through a similar experience. We felt on our own, and we had no idea what to do. If your church is struggling, then this book will provide ideas for what to do. If your church is holding its own, but you want to see it become more effective at fulfilling the Great Commission, then this book will provide ideas for what to do. These ideas are not my ideas. Just like the ideas presented in the predecessor book - Today's Vital Church, Volume 1 -they are practical, proven approaches from experts on small churches. The experts in Volume 2 are: * Karl Vaters, the pastor of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Fountain Valley, California and the author of The Grasshopper Myth* Doug Pollock, a long-time Athletes in Action staff member and the author of God Space* Terry Tieman, the president of Transforming Churches Network and a co-author of Hinges* Craig Cable, the national director of Lifetree Café* Ron Edmondson, a former businessman and small-church pastor who now is the pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky
When my church was struggling, we had no idea that a church in a neighboring community was going through a similar experience. We had no idea that ANY church was going through a similar experience. We felt on our own, and we had no idea what to do. If your church is struggling, then this book will provide ideas for what to do. If your church is holding its own, but you want to see it become more effective at fulfilling the Great Commission, then this book will provide ideas for what to do. These ideas are not my ideas. They are practical, proven approaches from experts such as: * Pastor Drew Carroll, who led a church in crisis through a turnaround * Pastor Jason Haymaker, who led a church through a growth from 150 to over 700 members * David Murrow, author of the best-selling book Why Men Hate Going to Church * Church growth expert Charles Arn, author of the book Side Door * Shane Sooter, founder of City on a Hill Productions and producer of the feature film The Song * Dan Scarrow, Director of Leadership Development for the Central District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance * David Derry, a former pastor and current Ministry Advisor for FamilyLife The expert advice is provided around three topics: 1. Revitalizing and growing your church 2. Improving your church's evangelism 3. Improving your church's communications Part One begins with Drew Carroll discussing first steps in revitalizing a church, even a church that has been devastated by major conflict and a mass exodus. Next, Jason Haymaker discusses strategic changes to break through growth barriers. Jason also discusses how a pastor can stay the course, even when things get tough. Dan Scarrow then discusses how your church can develop leaders, both staff members and volunteers. Part Two opens with Charles Arn introducing an innovative way to reach people in your community: "side doors". David Murrow then explains why many men are reluctant to attend church and how your church can make targeted changes to reach men and, through them, families. Next, David Derry explores how churches can reach couples, including couples whose marriages are struggling. Part Two concludes with Shane Sooter (and me) explaining how to reach youth through media, specifically video production. Shane Sooter returns in Part Three to explain how your church can improve its communications through effective use of media, especially during the worship service. Drew Carroll, a pastor who also serves as his church's webmaster, discusses how to use the Web and social media to reach people in your community. Jason Haymaker closes the section with a discussion of choosing the right communications vehicles for different audiences.
When my church was struggling, we had no idea that a church in a neighboring community was going through a similar experience. We had no idea that ANY church was going through a similar experience. We felt on our own, and we had no idea what to do. If your church is struggling, then this book will provide ideas for what to do. If your church is holding its own, but you want to see it become more effective at fulfilling the Great Commission, then this book will provide ideas for what to do. If your church is doing well but having difficulty moving past a growth barrier, then this book will provide ideas for what to do. These ideas are not my ideas. They are practical, proven approaches from experts such as: Pastor Drew Carroll, who led a church in crisis through a turnaround Pastor Jason Haymaker, who led a church through a growth from 150 to over 700 members David Murrow, author of the best-selling book Why Men Hate Going to Church Church growth expert Charles Arn, author of the book Side Door Shane Sooter, founder of City on a Hill Productions and producer of the feature film The Song Dan Scarrow, Director of Leadership Development for the Central District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance David Derry, a former pastor and current Ministry Advisor for FamilyLife The expert advice is provided around three topics: 1. Revitalizing and growing your church 2. Improving your church's evangelism 3. Improving your church's communications Part One begins with Drew Carroll discussing first steps in revitalizing a church, even a church that has been devastated by major conflict and a mass exodus. Next, Jason Haymaker discusses strategic changes to break through growth barriers. Jason also discusses how a pastor can stay the course, even when things get tough. Dan Scarrow then discusses how your church can develop leaders, both staff members and volunteers. Part Two opens with Charles Arn introducing an innovative way to reach people in your community: "side doors." David Murrow then explains why many men are reluctant to attend church and how your church can make targeted changes to reach men and, through them, families. Next, David Derry explores how churches can reach couples, including couples whose marriages are struggling. Part Two concludes with Shane Sooter (and me) explaining how to reach youth through media, specifically video production. Shane Sooter returns in Part Three to explain how your church can improve its communications through effective use of media, especially during the worship service. Drew Carroll, a pastor who also serves as his church's webmaster, discusses how to use the Web and social media to reach people in your community. Jason Haymaker closes the section with a discussion of choosing the right communications vehicles for different audiences."
Vital . . . pertaining to life; essential; of critical importance. Church . . . a body or organization of religious believers. Issues . . . a point or matter, the decision of which is of special or public importance. A dictionary can define the terms, but tackling the tough texts and difficult issues of church leadership requires skillful study and balanced reflection upon the whole of Scripture. Vital Church Issues: Examining Principles and Practices in Church Leadership draws upon the insights and study of numerous evangelical scholars and writers to address crucial issues in church leadership. Some of the chapters included are: Personal Challenges for 21st-Century Pastors by Leith Anderson The 'Laying on of Hands' of Elders by David A. Mappes Can Fallen Leaders Be Restored to Leadership? by Jay E. Smith Assimilating New Converts into the Local Church by R. Larry Moyer Confidentiality in Counseling Individuals with HIV/AIDS by Jay A. Quine Pastors, laypeople, and seminary students will appreciate the helpful scholarship of Vital Church Issues.
Author : Thomas Kessner Publisher : New York : Oxford University Press Page : 330 pages File Size : 23,78 MB Release : 1981 Category : History ISBN : 0195032705
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Arguing that the weakness of the church today is a loss of personal spirituality and congregational vitality, Ott challenges local churches to discover how to adjust the style of their ministries to attract new people while encouraging current members.