7 creative models for community ministry
By: Joy F. Skjegstad
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Judson Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
Language: eng
Number of pages: 211
ISBN-13: 9780817017309
Subjects: Communities; Christianity; Church work
Other titles: Seven creative models for community ministry
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Getting started. Finding a fit between church and community ; Meeting the neighbors : ten ways to connect with the community ; Finding your congregation's ministry dream; title: Models for community ministry. Model 1 : donate goods or money ; Model 2 : mobilize volunteers ; Model 3 : partner with other organizations ; Model 4 : advocate around public policy ; Model 5 : engage in community organizing ; Model 6 : develop a ministry program ; Model 7 : create a church-based nonprofit; title: Moving forward on your ministry dream. Choosing a model for ministry ; Measuring success in your ministry ; Securing funds for your ministry ; Doing community ministry in the small church ; Overcoming obstacles, celebrating victories.