Carriers of Faith: Lessons from Congregational Studies

Religion & Spirituality

Carroll, Jackson W.

Dudley, Carl S.

Christian Books & Bibles

Westminster John Knox Pr

According to Carl Dudley and Sally Johnson, the discovery of strong and compelling congregational self-images binds church members together and energizes ministry. They describe five images of churches' relationships to their communities over time--the Survivor, Prophet, Pillar, Pilgrim, and Servant styles--thus allowing churches to gain the knowledge necessary to build on their strengths and address their weaknesses.

Energizing the Congregation: Images That Shape Your Church's Ministry

Johnson, Sally A.

Westminster/John Knox Press

Dudley's work in Making the Small Church Effective (1978) broke new ground in understanding the dynamics of life in the small congregation. In this revised edition, Dudley revisits the small church, posing new questions reflective of the considerable changes that have swept over small churches in the last two decades. Among the most significant recent developments are shifts in institutional loyalty and individual's sense of identity in relation to larger groups and organizations. Dudley explores the key components that contribute to a small congregation's sense of unity and that motivate its members to more faithfully live out their faith.

Effective Small Churches in the Twenty-First Century

ABINGDON PRESS *

Beautiful new condition book, no marks, no wear.

Making the Small Church Effective

This hands-on guide helps congregations meet the reality and challenges of today's constantly changing urban and suburban church communities. Congregations in Transition, written in an easy-to-follow workbook format, is designed to help communities of faith focus on the changing needs of their members and explore the opportunities and options open to them.

Congregations in Transition: A Guide for Analyzing, Assessing, and Adapting in Changing Communities

Ammerman, Nancy T.

Jossey-Bass

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New Testament Tension and the Contemporary Church

Hilgert, Earle

Fortress Press

Churches struggling with dwindling memberships will find new ideas for making positive use of community transition, absorbing newcomers, and more.

Developing Your Small Church's Potential (Small Church in Action)

Judson Pr

The Alban Institute Trade Paperback with 131 pages. More than Community Ministry, this is where to start thinking about Liturgy, Education, Pastoral Care, Stewardship - The Works!

Basic Steps Toward Community Ministry

Alban Inst

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