That todays mainline churches are in crisis is apparent; a solution is less obvious. In this constructive new book E. Stanley Ott points a way ahead, describing twelve shifts in philosophy and practice that can help congregations build need-responsive, disciple-growing churches full of life and vigor. 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. Ott examines the characteristics of traditional churches, extols the features of new, transformational churches, and lays out proposals to help established congregations make the transition. Well balanced by an honest assessment of the churchs present and a positive vision for its future, this book is must reading for pastors, church leaders, and members of every congregation.
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In American culture today, huge shifts in expectations, lifestyle, and the understanding of truth are radically changing how people perceive the church and their very receptivity to the gospel. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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In American culture today, huge shifts in expectations, lifestyle, and the understanding of truth are radically changing how people perceive the church and their very receptivity to the gospel. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
transformational church, transformational congregations, twelve dynamic shifts, transitional congregation, missional life, transformational ministry, music responsive, adding new groups, congregational vitality, church vitality, twelve shifts, advancing vision, ruling board, mainline congregations, vital church, vital ministry, defining vision, defining practices, ministry teams, congregational ministry Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Jesus Christ, Supporting Scripture, Holy Spirit, Practice of Leadership, Pleasant Hills Church, Vacation Bible School, Grand Rapids, God's Spirit, Some Examples, Ten Keys New!
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- Twelve Keys to an Effective Church: The Leaders' Guide by Kennon L. Callahan on page 24, page 36, and Back Matter
- Unlocking Church Doors (Leadership Insight) by Paul Mundey on page 37, page 38, and Back Matter
- Church on the Other Side, The by Brian D. McLaren on page 50, and Back Matter
- The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives by Dallas Willard on page 9, and Back Matter
- Prepare Your Church for the Future by Carl F. George on page 8, and Back Matter
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- Transform Your Church with Ministry Teams by E. Stanley Ott on page 53, and Back Matter
- Transformative Pastoral Leadership in the Black Church (Black Religion/Womanist Tht/Scl Justice) by Jeffery L. Tribble in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Becoming a Blessed Church: Forming a Church of Spiritual Purpose, Presence, and Power by N. Graham Standish in Back Matter
- Beyond the Box: Innovative Churches That Work by William M. Easum in Back Matter
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