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A discussion of pastor transition in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) with particular emphasis on the service of "Intentional Interims", reviewing two case studies of churches where the author was a……続きを見る

The practice of "church" is witnessing a radical paradigm shift from mass gatherings, aka megachurches, to discipleship-making organs. In this book, The House Church in God's Eternal Purposes, Theod……続きを見る

In 2018, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano released an 11-page testimony that rocked the world. In it, he called out the corruption of the Church, especially with regards to its handling of the sexual a……続きを見る

There are at least seven things every Pastoral Search Team can put into practice right away to make the most of their search. This set of best practices will help to bring greater focus, streamline ……続きを見る

A church in deep debt with attendance down by the thousands. A college that had lapsed into a coma, its buildings in shambles, its faculty demoralized, its enrollment at rock bottom. A university fa……続きを見る

Experience shows that churches that are open and transparent engender a greater feeling of trust and willingness on the part of donors. Financial Management for Episcopal Parishes defines the roles ……続きを見る

The classic manual for raising capital funds. Running a successful fund-raising campaign is a lot like walking on a tightrope - one false move and everything could come crashing down. But with the r……続きを見る

Concrete solutions to real-world problems are discussed in this guidebook for church officers on how to increase the involvement of African American males in the ministry. From drugs and prison to h……続きを見る

Since its publication in 1995, Ron Crandall’s Turnaround Strategies for the Small Church has become required reading for anyone striving to revitalize the ministry of a small membership congregation……続きを見る

In Prayers for a Privileged People, this much-published author sculptsーas carefully as if with chiselーprayers on behalf of those who are people of privilege and entitlementーthe havesーat an urgen……続きを見る

This collection of essays and thoughts covers such areas as basic Christian thought, which includes traditional family morality and a great concern for alleviating poverty and promoting social justi……続きを見る

During his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI was called ‘the green pope’ because of his ecological commitments in his writings, statements, and practical initiatives. Containing twelve essays by lay, ordain……続きを見る

The role of lay ecclesial ministersーprofessionally prepared laity who serve in leadership rolesーis becoming critically more important in the life of the Catholic church. In Lay Ecclesial Ministry,……続きを見る

With the number of large congregations rising in the U.S., these congregations are increasingly dependent upon a greater number of staff to meet the needs of their diverse collection of members. As ……続きを見る

In Holy Clarity, Sarah Drummond explores the most basic reason leaders of religious organizations conduct evaluations: To find and create God-pleasing clarity regarding the organization's purpose an……続きを見る

Alban Senior Consultant Mann draws on her lengthy experience in helping congregations deal with the hurdles and anxieties of expansion or contraction in size. Often, congregations experiencing size ……続きを見る

For five years, Alban Institute senior consultant Susan Beaumont has been giving voice to the organizational and leadership demands of large congregations. Through her work, she has identified five ……続きを見る

"Today we are awash in computerized Bible games, pastoral care software, and church management systems with members’ personal information and giving records," observe authors Spiegel, Armstrong, and……続きを見る

Planning can be challenging in the contemporary congregation, where people share a common faith and values but may have very different preferences and needs. Much of the literature on congregational……続きを見る

In this profound yet practical book, Mary Sellon and Daniel Smith make the case that the health of churches and synagogues depends on congregations learning how to live out love in "right relationsh……続きを見る

High quality publications and public relations will enhance a congregation's overall ministry by promoting strong stewardship, effective evangelism, and exciting parish education. Getting the Word O……続きを見る

Discover inspiring, practical ways your board can make its meetings become opportunities for deepening faith, developing leadership, and church renewal. Research included interviews with lay leaders……続きを見る

Can you understand algebra if you have never learned basic addition? Can you write a book if you have never constructed a simple sentence? In order to understand complex things, we must go back to t……続きを見る

Would Jesus Attend Church Today? Among the top ten trends that are changing American life, Time magazine recently listed a rising dissatisfaction with organized religion. Though many people today li……続きを見る

What makes it possible for a church to reverse course from decline or stagnation into longlasting vitality? How can a church immigrate from a congealing present into a compelling future? What can a ……続きを見る

Church today isn’t the same as it was fifty years agoーor even ten years ago. In spite of the powerful stories of turn-around churches with skyrocketing memberships, the difficult reality is that mo……続きを見る

This book explores the difficulties clergy face when they attempt to say “no” by setting effective boundaries in order to say “yes” to the life-giving call of ministry. It illustrates the benefits o……続きを見る

With decades of ministry experience, Michelle Anthony and Megan Marshman capture the guiding essentials of life-changing family ministry. These seven essentials for children and student leaders emph……続きを見る

Have you ever wondered which church is the right church? Why are there many churches out there claiming to be the right ones and insisting that the others are wrong? Why are there many people having……続きを見る

Both the faithful and bishops are called to learn and to teach. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, the faithful of the local church witness to the apostolic tradition with their lives, and so are teacher……続きを見る