Twelve Keys to an Effective Church, The Planning Workbook: Strategic Planning for Mission (The Kennon Callahan Resource Library for Effective Churches) [Paperback]

Kennon L. Callahan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0787938734 | ISBN-13: 978-0787938734 | Edition: Revised

Tested with thousands of users, this in-depth study guide discusses new and useful ways to interpret and work through Twelve Keys to an Effective Church. It also discusses the key principles outlined in Twelve Keys and their biblical connections.

TIMING: Purchase one book for each member of your planning group

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Clear, step-by-step instructions for effective long-range church planning. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Twelve Keys to an Effective Church is regarded as the most useful and comprehensive long-range planning resource available. This groundbreaking program for church renewal identifies the twelve essential characteristics of successful, growing churches and offers all congregations a way to unlock their potential for effective ministry.The Planning Workbook is an indispensable companion volume, designed specifically for pastors, key leaders, and church members interested in shaping the future of their church. It is designed to help each person participate significantly in developing the congregation's long-range plan.The workbook offers clear, practical instructions for working through the four stages of effective long-range planning. Its thought-provoking worksheets include charts, graphs, and rating guides to help assess and evaluate the congregation's strengths and weaknesses for each of the twelve keys. The workbook facilitates the planning process and gives each participant a personal copy of the plan as it emerges. It creates a permanent record of the planning process, which becomes a useful reference as the long-range plan is revisited and extAnded in future years.The Twelve Keys program balances practical planning with theological understanding to help churches function more effectively as they seek to grow and better serve their community. Since it was first published in 1983, this dynamic program has been used by hundreds of thousands of churches around the world to strengthen and enrich their congregations--and the numbers continue to grow.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; Revised edition (August 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787938734
• ISBN-13: 978-0787938734
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #315,424 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Kennon L. Callahan, B.A., M.Div., S.T.M., Ph.D. : researcher, professor, and pastor : is one of today's most sought-after church consultants and speakers. Author of many books, he is best known for his groundbreaking Twelve Keys to an Effective Church, which has formed the basis for the widely acclaimed Mission Growth Movement.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Use with Callahan's bestselling book, July 29, 2007

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Concise, easy-to-use workbook offers clear step-by-step instructions to work through the four stages of effective long-term planning in Callahan's book. It's organized so that the local church can move through these four stages in six planning sessions. It shows how to determine your church's strengths and weaknesses in each of the 12 central characteristics and how to set key objectives ande timelines that increase the effectiveness of your congregation.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Twelve Keys, March 10, 2006

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Raveta A. Johnson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Twelve Keys to an Effective Church, The Planning Workbook: Strategic Planning for Mission (The Kennon Callahan Resource Library for Effective Churches) (Paperback)

This book has become a vital instrument in the revitalization of my place of worship.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Twelve Keys to an Effective Church: The Planing Workbook, March 28, 2001

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John B. Fritschner (Auburn, Alabama United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Twelve Keys to an Effective Church, The Planning Workbook: Strategic Planning for Mission (The Kennon Callahan Resource Library for Effective Churches) (Paperback)

As a church pastor I have used this and it works! A very practical, straight foward way to evaluate the potential for your church and where you church is currently in its' mission. It also enables participants discover where their church should go. Very effective for leadership retreats or as the model for a five or ten year plan for a church. This puts Callahan's Twelve Keys to an Effective Church into "workbook" form, so that the church board may develop a clear vision of ministry. This should be, not on every pastor's bookshelf, but on his or her desk. Two thumbs up, way up!!!