Twelve Keys to an Effective Church (eBook)

Strong, Healthy Congregations Living in the Grace of God

Kennon L. Callahan (Autor)

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2009 | 2. Auflage
288 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-0-470-56989-4 (ISBN)

Infos

A thoroughly revised and updated edition of one of the most
trusted and authoritative strategic resources for church
leaders

In this second edition of his groundbreaking book, Kennon
Callahan identifies the twelve essential qualities of successful,
growing churches and offers all congregations a way to unlock their
potential for effective ministry. 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 members.

* Shows church leaders how to claim and expand upon their
church's strengths and become a mission growth congregation

* Explores each of the twelve keys in depth, from mission to
visitation to worship to relationships to programs to details of
facilities maintenance

* Based on a time-tested approach that has been used by hundreds
of thousands of churches

* Now incorporates the planning guide (previously a separate
publication)

The book includes solid, practical guidelines and tools to help
any church become a strong, healthy congregation.

Autor

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.

Inhalt

A Prayer viii

Part One: The Basic Qualities

Grace 3

Strengths 12

Compassion 21

Excellent Sprinters 30

Act Swiftly 37

Part Two: The Twelve Keys

1. One Mission Outreach 53

2. Shepherding Visitation 69

3. Stirring, Helpful Worship 84

4. Significant Relational Groupings 105

5. Strong Leadership Team 123

6. Solid Decision Process 139

7. One Major Program 148

8. Open Accessibility 161

9. High Visibility 174

10. Land, Landscaping, and Parking 184

11. Adequate Space and Facilities 205

12. Generous Giving 223

Conclusion: Mission, Sacrament, Grace 239

Appendixes

A Twelve Keys Celebration Retreat 249

Charts 253

Twelve Keys Action Plan 257

Acknowledgments 261

Special Acknowledgments 263

About the Author 267

Books by Kennon L. Callahan 269

Index 273

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.12.2009
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte
• Themenwelt: Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Pastoraltheologie
• Schlagworte: Church Life, Ministry & Leadership • Kirchliches Leben, geistliches Amt u. Führung • Kirchliches Leben, geistliches Amt u. Führung • Religion & Theology • Religion u. Theologie
• ISBN-10: 0-470-56989-1 / 0470569891
• ISBN-13: 978-0-470-56989-4 / 9780470569894