12 Steps to Congregational Transformation: A Practical Guide for Leaders [Paperback]

David C. Laubach (Author), Thomas G. Bandy (Foreword)

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Publication Date: November 2006

Based on years of providing guidance to churches seeking transformation, David Laubach has identified primary principles and top priorities for churches that are searching not only for the right answers, but for the right questions. Tofacilitate the process, Laubach condenses his recommendations into twelve direct

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David Laubach is Associate Executive Director for Program Ministries, National Ministries, American Baptist Churches, USA. He has devoted much of his life’s work focusing on evangelism, renewal, and transformation. He serves as chair of the Church Renewal Workgroup of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA), and also is a member of the BWA Evangelism and Education executive committee. A former pastor in Pennsylvania and New Jersey churches, he holds a D. Min. degree from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, an M. Th. degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, and an M. Div. degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Product Details

• Paperback: 143 pages
• Publisher: Judson Press (November 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0817015027
• ISBN-13: 978-0817015022
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,900,229 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable resource for church leaders of all denominations., July 8, 2007

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This review is from: 12 Steps to Congregational Transformation: A Practical Guide for Leaders (Paperback)

Written by Reverend Dr. David Laubach, 12 Steps to Congregational Transformation: A Practical Guide for Leaders is a guide especially for pastors and church leaders to helping one's church survive and thrive. Grounded in the author's years of experience in helping churches transform, chapters give practical tools, tips, tricks, techniques and advice for revitalizing one's congregation and community. Biblical text commentary, questions for reflection and action, and the occasional black-and-white cartoon enhance this handy and motivational guide. "I am amazed when I ask church leaders who have a vision statement to recite it and they stumble. If you fall into that category, you may want to begin the visioning process afresh. A statement drafted by the pastor or crafted by a committee may contain wonderful sentiments and cause heads to nod in assent, but it will not be emotionally owned by the entire congregation." An invaluable resource for church leaders of all denominations.