How to hit the ground running
Subtitle: a quick-start guide to congregational development
By: Neal O. Michell.
Publisher: Church Pub.
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780898694758
Subjects: Christian leadership.; Pastoral theology.; Church renewal.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Understanding congregational size dynamics; title: Understanding growth factors; title: Understanding leadership; title: Establishing yourself as the pastor of the congregation; title: Discerning your congregation's genesis story to further the mission of the church; title: Bringing about change without wreaking havoc; title: Developing a vestry that makes people want to come to vestry meetings; title: Moving your vestry from a micromanaging vestry to a permission-giving vestry; title: Developing a staff that will multiply the ministry; title: Building trust through financial accountability; title: Building credibility with tangible results by improving your buildings; title: Using the annual parish meeting as an opportunity for enthusiasm and challenge; title: Developing worship that helps people engage the presence of God; title: Reaching beyond your church by raising your church's profile in the community; title: Moving out by using missions and outreach as a catalyst for growth; title: Understanding the congregation.