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~ Jim Mellado (Author), Gene Appel (Author), Alan Nelson (Author) "LET US MAKE SOMETHING CLEAR RIGHT AWAY..." (more)
Key Phrases: congregational readiness, ministry improvement, church improvement, Holy Spirit, Dream Team, Willow Creek (more...)

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If you sense that your church's best days are ahead, use this book's guidelines for deciding where and what kind of change to implement. Then tackle Mellado, Appel, and Nelson's strategy for wise planning and team building so your goals will find rich fulfillment.

The authors authoritatively cover the elements of initiating change in a church body, addressing such topics as:

Examining what motivates you
Getting below the skin of improvement
Honoring past traditions while developing new ones
Understanding the emotional side of change
Identifying opinion leaders in your church
Determining where you want to go as a body
Creating a transition plan
Sailing the "leader ship"
Making conflict work for you
Enjoying the benefits of improved ministry

Though many American churches are fading in number and effectiveness, yours can stay on course. Take advantage of others' experience: How to Change Your Church (Without Killing It) contains many success and crash-and-burn stories, as well as pointed lessons about how to guide your church through innovation with the least pain possible.

Embark on the journey through church change with these able guides and make your local church body irresistible to believers and seekers alike.

Product Details

Hardcover: 220 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (September 19, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0849916607
ISBN-13: 978-0849916601
Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #651,178 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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First Sentence:
LET US MAKE SOMETHING CLEAR RIGHT AWAY. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
congregational readiness, ministry improvement, church improvement, biblical fundamentals, influence constellation, unchurched friends, ministry effectiveness, vision casting, improvement issues, savvy leaders, improvement team, transition plan, improvement plan

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Holy Spirit, Dream Team, Willow Creek, Discussion Starters, Delta Factor, Great Commission, Channel of Chaos, Scottsdale Family Church, Las Vegas, Christ Jesus, Christmas Eve, Improvement Lessons, Improvement Story, God's Spirit, Jesus Christ, Prayer God, William Bridges, Crash-and-Burn Lessons, George Barna, Getting Real, Sugar Creek, Managing Transitions, Soul Grow Inc

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Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change (People Skills for Professionals) by William Bridges on 7 pages
Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by James C. Collins on 4 pages
Death of the Church by Mike Regele on page 6, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of the Learning Organization by Peter M. Senge on page 220, and Back Matter
The One Minute Manager by Kenneth H. Blanchard in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)

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The Heart of the Matter: Changing the World God's Way (TCP Leadership Series) by Charles Halley in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars No Pain, No Gain, September 27, 2000

By	Timothy J Bancroft (Boca Raton, FL USA) - See all my reviews

One of the unchanging aspects of the world in which we live is that change happens, constantly. And if that's confusing thought, so are our daily lives, as we struggle to find constancy in the often chaotic flow of personal and community activity. Thank God for the church, which never changes! Except that, what fails to change, dies. That's what's been happening in my own church, but I didn't understand the processes involved, and was therefore feeling a bit helpless. Fortunately, God is a great big GOD, and answers prayers. Mine was for insight and wisdom, and this book has provided both. When I first read it, the resonance I experienced was astounding. My church, like so many in America, is a bastion of TRUTH, and yet is failing to touch the lives of the unchurched in our community. And lately, it seems that we are losing the battle even with our own church attenders. What I now believe is that we've failed to be relevant to the lives of the people in our community, including those who have been filling our seats on Sundays. This book is a guided study for change in the spiritual community. It provides motivation and method, and maintains a sound scriptural basis for the process. It is not a bandaid, but a complete course of treatment, not covering over fundamental problems, but forcing them into the sometimes harsh light of honest evaluation and remedy. (Warning: Change is painful, but unavoidable. It will happen. Unless embraced and guided in the right direction, change will happen to you, for the worse, instead of happening because of you, for the better.) I recommend this book highly for all those interested in helping their whole church to obey Christ's command to "...Go therefore and make disciples of all nations...". Both your church, and you personally, will experience the sense of fulfillment and joy that comes with following Him.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A book every pastor should have, April 7, 2006

By	Chris Meirose "Big Chris" (Waseca, MN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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One of the best nuts and bolts books a pastor could have in their library. The only book I would add to this is Kotter's "Leading Change" before taking my church down the path of change. Do your homework before leading congregational change, it'll save you time, money, and heart ache. Do yourself a favor and read this book. It is currently out of print (also not currently available through willowcreek.com) so keep your eyes open for a reasonably priced copy, or borrow from a friend. While it is probably worth the $90 that it sometimes goes for here on Amazon.com, I'd suggest you find one to borrow before you drop that kind of money. I also hope they reprint this, and make a few updates sometime in the near future.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must-Read for Church Leaders Implementing Change, December 27, 2004

By	David R. Bess (Charleston, WV) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

There are hundreds of church growth books on the market today, scores of seminars on church health, and a variety of growing, thriving churches that provide models to struggling church leaders. All of these resources provide insights as to what the church should be, but fall short of training the leader of an established congregation how to get there without getting fired or destroying the fellowship in the process. This book is one of the few, invaluable roadmaps available.

This title is long overdue -- it addresses how leaders with heads full of new ideas and hearts full of energy can actually bring into reality the things they are envisioning for God's people. This book is not for the church planter, but for the pastor and/or leader of an older, well-established church. The authors present an excellent treatment of how to be a godly change-agent -- it's well worth the price!

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