Written for both lay and ordained congregational leaders, this book diagnoses the causes of church passivity and formulates a method for combating the problem.

And Are We Yet Alive? The Future of the United Methodist Church

Type: BOOK
Author: Wilke, Richard B.

( Church Growth , Church Membership , Church Renewal , Crisis , General , United Methodist )

Addresses the precipitous decline in membership in the United Methodist church since 1962. Offers a way to stop the decline and move the church forward. Outlines specific steps and plans.

Beyond 30 Seconds: Developing a Welcoming Congregation

Type: VHS
Author: Igniting Ministry Series

( Church Admin/Leadership , Church Renewal , General , Group Study , New Members , Outreach , United Methodist , Visioning , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

Takes you and your congregation to the next level. 7-session video curriculum for small or large groups invites us to look beyond the TV commercials to truly become people who understand and welcome newcomers. Each session explores how a small group can assist a congregation to view welcoming, not as a program, but as a way of living within the body of Christ. Includes video, leader's guide and learner's guide.

Building Bridges: The Art and Practice of Evangelistic Calling

Type: BOOK
Author:

( Church Membership , Church Renewal , Evangelism , General , New Members , Outreach , Program Structure , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

When is it appropriate to visit prospective church members? How can ewe set up an evangelistic calling program in our community? What's the best way to call on inactive church members? These questions and more are answered in this concise, readable manual.

Celebrate What's Right With The World

Type: VHS
Author: Jones, Dewitt

( Attitude , Church Admin/Leadership , Church Council , Church Growth , Church Renewal , Church Staff , General , Outreach , Team-Building , Visioning )

Narrated by Dewitt Jones of National Geographic, this video encourages us to make a conscious effort to celebrate what's right with the world. To create a vision and attitude that recognizes opportunities, unleashes creativity, and celebrates the good in life. (Excellent video for visioning and planning.) With leader's guide and workbook.

Christianity at the Turn of the Century

Type: VHS
Author: Campolo, Tony

( Christian Life , Church Renewal , Ethics , Evil , Faith , General , Identity , Modern/Contemporary , Science/Scientific , Values/Ethics , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

Tony Campolo discusses the Christian faith at the end of the 20'th century and into the 21'st century, which he believes will be Christianity's" best and brightest day." Joining Tony, a Baptist, are a pastor of a suburban Presbyterian church, a confirmation director of an urban Lutheran church and a Hispanic American pastor of an inner city Latino church. There are 6 segments (about 25 min each) with a discussion guide: 1. Faith Beyond Reason, 2.The Quest for Identity, 3. Right and Wrong, 4....

Church Divided, The: The Holy Spirit and a Spirit of Seduction

Type: BOOK
Author: Wise, Robert, et al

( Church Renewal , Conflict Resolution , General , Holy Spirit , Inspiration )

Is Christianity being seduced? Divisions are created by misunderstandings. In our uncertain times, we need to be confident that the teaching we receive is truly of the Holy Spirit. We need to be able to distinguish the work of the Holy Spirit from that of a spirit of seduction and to measure by God's standards.

Church for the Unchurched

Type: BOOK
Author: Hunter, George G. III

( Church Growth , Church Renewal , Evangelism , General , Outreach , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church , Witness )

A rebirth of the apostolic way. Shows that there is an apostolic way for a congregation to live out the gospel.

Complete Ministry Audit, The: How to Measure 20 Principles for Growth

Type: BOOK
Author: Easum, William M.

( Church Admin/Leadership , Church Growth , Church Renewal , General , Ministry , Mission , Visioning )

Provides the tools to evaluate and completely audit your church's ministry (in-house) to help you think and act strategically about your congregation and its mission. Includes spreadsheet disk for Windows and DOS. Helps you gain insight and define your mission and ministry so your church can grow.

Cooperative Parish Ministries: Transforming Congregations and Communities

Type: VHS
Author: Bursell, Cade

( Church Growth , Church Renewal , Ecumenical , General )

Lifts up possibilities for cooperative parish ministries with illustrations from 3 across the USA. Provides models to inspire congregations to look at ministry in fresh, new ways. Raises important questions and identifies resources to explore cooperative parish ministries to strengthen and reclaim your community. Includes study guide. Produced by the United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ.

Create Your Own Future: Alternatives for the Long-Range Planning Committee

Type: BOOK
Author: Schaller, Lyle E.

( Change , Church Renewal , General , Visioning )

Advice for religious leaders seeking the challenge the status quo and implement much-needed change in their congregations and long-range planning committees.

Critical Moment of Ministry: A Change of Pastors

Type: BOOK
Author: Mead, Loren B.

( Church Admin/Leadership , Church Council , Church Renewal , General , Laity , Pastoral Change , Pastoral Skills )

Pastoral change can be an opportunity for growth in a church. This book addresses many aspects of pastoral change, including the role of a lay board member and the search committee member. This is a reference book to read and keep handy for that moment when pastoral change is anticipated or has begun.

Each One a Minister: a Bible Stuy and Guide for Action

Type: BOOK
Author: Carter, William J.

( Church Growth , Church Renewal , General , Ministry , Spiritual Gifts , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

Using Ephesians 1-6, Mr. Carter helps lay and clergy persons study the New Testament meaning of church, ministry and gifts. Then readers explore 12 areas of ministry related to the 4 aspects of the congregation's primary task. Scriptural sources, specific acts of ministry, and practical ways to involve people in ministry are outlined in each area.

Evangelism & Revitalization of the Church in the 21st Century

Type: VHS
Author: Parker and Taylor-Thirus

( Church Growth , Church Renewal , Evangelism , General , Renewal/Revival )

A set of 3 VHS tapes: presentations made at an October 2001 workshop in Wilmington, Mass. The presenters are Clinton E. Parker, Director of Evangelization and Church Growth at the General Board of Global Ministries and Francine Taylor-Thirus, Director of Revitalization and Ethnic Local Church Concerns at the General Board of Discipleship. 2 copies.

Evangelism, Part 2 -Clint Parker

Type: VHS
Author: Parker, Clinton E.

( Church Growth , Church Renewal , Evangelism , General , Renewal/Revival )

Tape 2 of 3

Every Member in Ministry: Involving Laity and Inactives

Type: BOOK
Author: Matthison, John Ed

( Church Growth , Church Membership , Church Renewal , Clergy , General , Ministry , Pastoral Skills , Spiritual Growth )

Picture nearly 90% of all your members committed to at least one ministry each year in the life of the church and the community. This booklet will help you practice the principles that will lead you to that goal.

Facing Reality: A Tool for Congregational Mission Assessment

Type: BOOK
Author: Bandy, Thomas G.

( Attitude , Change , Church Admin/Leadership , Church Growth , Church Renewal , Clergy , General , Mission , Pastors , Visioning )

Congregational mission assessment tool enabling church leaders to examine congregational life honestly and thoroughly, and point the congregation beyond itself toward mission in the postmodern world. Includes CD-ROM with questionnaires and forms, diagnostic tools and result printouts. It's a complete physical for your church. Enables leaders to change the strategies and tactics of congregational mission as well as change the attitudes and self-perceptions of congregational life.

Faith Quest: A Journey Toward Congregational Transformation

Type: BOOK
Author: Dick, Dan R.

( Adult , Bible Study , Christian Education , Church Admin/Leadership , Church Council , Church Renewal , General , Leadership )

The Bible study: 17 week study for congregational leaders. Introduces a variety of concepts that help us think about God, the church, the world, and our Christian life. Challenges you to explore the ways you lead and live within the Christian community. First step in a journey, using Scripture and the teachings of John Wesley as a lens for viewing the 21st century in a deep and meaningful way.

Faith Through Works: Church Renewal Through Mission

Type: BOOK
Author: Briggs, Bill

( Church Renewal , General , Visioning )

This is a step-by-step working model - for the layperson: a candid call to leadership and ministry. For the clergyperson: a blueprint for church mission. For today's church: a sutvival manual for the '80s.

First Love

Type: VHS
Author: Slaughter, Mike

( Adult , Church Growth , Church Renewal , General , Group Study , Inspiration , Jesus , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

Offers a fresh approach to the study of church growth and its growing emphasis. Each of the 6 one-hour sessions includes a 15 minute video segment featuring personal experiences, well-known experts, motivational lectures and presentations. Comes with leadership guide.

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