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How to Attract and Keep Active Church Members

Author : Donald P. Smith
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN 13 : 9780664251406
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (514 download)

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Book Synopsis How to Attract and Keep Active Church Members by : Donald P. Smith

Download or read book How to Attract and Keep Active Church Members written by Donald P. Smith and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this study of church growth and membership retention, Smith argues that if a church is to survive, it must concentrate on keeping its present members as well as attracting new ones. Interviewing people from 600 churches of various sizes and reviewing the causes of membership decline and retention in those churches, Smith asserts that churches must meet members' needs in order to attract and keep them.

Reclaim the Fire

Author :
Publisher : ACTA Publications
ISBN 13 : 0981883958
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (818 download)

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Download or read book Reclaim the Fire written by and published by ACTA Publications. This book was released on with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Salted with Fire

Author : Scott W. Alexander
Publisher : Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations
ISBN 13 : 9781558962897
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (628 download)

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Book Synopsis Salted with Fire by : Scott W. Alexander

Download or read book Salted with Fire written by Scott W. Alexander and published by Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. This book was released on 1994 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Empowering Ministry

Author : Donald P. Smith
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN 13 : 9780664254797
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (547 download)

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Download or read book Empowering Ministry written by Donald P. Smith and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over a period of years, Donald Smith probed, analyzed, interpreted, and reinterpreted data pertaining to what makes for effective ministry. Through all his research, one fact kept emerging: Pastors who focus on empowering others are recognized as the most effective in their ministry. Empowering Ministry distills the best information about cultivating an effective ministry stance from the voices of several hundred highly effective congregational leaders, offering readers the benefit of many lifetimes of pastoral experience. Smith deals extensively with how pastors empower others, as well as with how they have been and continue to be empowered themselves. He also discusses the requisite skills needed for motivating and energizing others. The book offers a realistic look at life in the ministerial pressure cooker and confronts the issues of stress and burnout. Specific steps the reader can take to grow and nurture an effective ministry are included. Empowering Ministry is for pastors who are enriching their work, for the seminary student preparing for ministry, and for anyone working closely with their pastors in a quest for maximum pastoral effectiveness.

Church Communications Handbook

Author : Wanda Vassallo
Publisher : Kregel Academic
ISBN 13 : 9780825494239
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (942 download)

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Book Synopsis Church Communications Handbook by : Wanda Vassallo

Download or read book Church Communications Handbook written by Wanda Vassallo and published by Kregel Academic. This book was released on 1998 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A communications specialist discusses communication in the local church--advertising, talking with the media, communicating with members, and utilizing technology. Includes helpful forms, checklists, and examples from cutting-edge churches.

Keeping Your Church Alive

Author : Wayne J. Vaughan
Publisher : Hillcrest Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1634138627
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (341 download)

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Download or read book Keeping Your Church Alive written by Wayne J. Vaughan and published by Hillcrest Publishing Group. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across the country in many houses of worship, there has been a decline in attendance.

Reach Me with Smiles

Author : Barbara A. F. Brehon
Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 : 149083169X
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book Reach Me with Smiles written by Barbara A. F. Brehon and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-03-28 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reach Me with Smiles is a useful resource that will enhance teacher effectiveness, merging six approaches that can be used in any teaching context. How do you teach a lesson that will assist with growth? Teachers and leaders stimulate, motivate, involve, love, encourage, and strengthen students. The concept is recommended for teacher development to improve existing skills for independent or group study: Examine how to equip persons who make disciples of others, a core value of Christian ministry Keep lessons fresh as you remain equipped and updated with what God has called you to do Consider unique characteristics of Gods creationyour students Discover how to be intentional about teaching others how to demonstrate their faith Distinguish between disciple and disciple maker as a part of increasing effectiveness Examine processes to assist Christians with equipping the body of believers Explore how to escort church members toward becoming more mature Christians Equip servants to build strong foundations for transformational ministry in the church and community Uncover practical strategies for the local church or in service to the community The user-friendly layout considers teacher preparation as a process, offers suggestions to help teachers self-evaluate regularly, and provides a ready reference for specific skills with confidence. The investment of teaching, training, and equipping saints enriches and empowers Christian education. Reach Me with SMILES is a handy source for developing and nurturing spiritual growth, changing lives, and winning souls for the kingdom. Teachers, leaders, or anyone exploring teaching will be edified and empowered to sail away, reaching others for Christ.

The Other 80 Percent

Author : Scott Thumma
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470891297
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book The Other 80 Percent written by Scott Thumma and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-24 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A research-based approach to developing more active and involved congregations In this practical resource, well-known and respected researcher Scott Thumma and professional co-writer Warren Bird draw upon new and heretofore unpublished research across a broad range of Protestant churches of all sizes and show how to create more active members. Offers solid information of what church leaders need to know about the factors and practices that create church members who are more actively and passionately involved in their congregations. Offers a first of its kind resource for developing engaged congregations Lead author Scott Thumma is a noted researcher and writer on congregational studies Warren Bird is coauthor of Culture Shift and Viral Churches This book offers advice for moving church members from being spectators to living a life of discipleship and faith.

High Expectations

Author : Thom S. Rainer
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 1433671891
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (336 download)

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Download or read book High Expectations written by Thom S. Rainer and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 1999-02-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over a quarter of a century the problem of losing church members has progressively increased. Today the situation is so bad that less than one-third of the members in some churches attend worship services. Church leaders are crying for help.In an effort to help church leaders, the Billy Graham School of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary conducted a massive research project involving nearly 287 churches. The most revealing aspect of the study was that the higher expectations placed on members, the greater the likelihood that the members would stay and be involved with the church. Using the data gathered from this project, Thom Rainer presents the first-ever comprehensive study about 'closing the back door.' Rainer looks at why people are leaving the church and how church leaders can keep the members.

Get Their Name

Author : Bob Farr
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426759312
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book Get Their Name written by Bob Farr and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you 'evangelizing' in the wrong direction?

From Mistress to Ministry

Author : Karen D. Reid
Publisher : Xulon Press
ISBN 13 : 1591608260
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (916 download)

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Download or read book From Mistress to Ministry written by Karen D. Reid and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2003-06 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Princeton Seminary Bulletin

Author : Princeton Theological Seminary
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Princeton Seminary Bulletin written by Princeton Theological Seminary and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. for 1907/1908-1936/1937: no. 1, Commencement issue, no. 2, Necrology report, no. 3, News, no. 4, Catalogue; v. for 1937/1938-1938/1939: no. 1, 3, News, no. 2, Bulletin of courses, no. 4, Catalogue; v. for 1939/1940-1944/1945: no. 1, 4, News, no. 2, Bulletin of courses, no. 3, Catalogue; v. for 1945/1946: no. 1, Bulletin of courses, no. 2, 4, News, no. 3, Catalogue; v. for 1946/1947-1952/1953: no. 1, 3, 4, News, no. 2, Catalogue.

Reclaiming Inactive Church Members

Author : Herbert W. Byrne
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1412010616
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Reclaiming Inactive Church Members written by Herbert W. Byrne and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to provide assistance to pastors and church leaders on how to reclaim inactive church members. Actual real life illustrations are provided to show how some churches have made efforts to solve this problem.

Forthcoming Books

Author : Rose Arny
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1568 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Forthcoming Books written by Rose Arny and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 1568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Honest Worship

Author : Manuel Luz
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830880259
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Honest Worship written by Manuel Luz and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When asked by his son why some churches have smoke machines, worship pastor Manuel Luz found himself responding, "Well, technically, you need smoke machines to see the lasers." But when you take down the smokescreen, what do you have left? Where do we encounter the Holy in the midst of all this? Where can we worship with our full selves—heart, soul, mind, and body—in Spirit and truth? Drawing from his own experience leading worship in a large congregation and feeling the pull of performance, Manuel Luz guides us on a journey through worship that takes us far beyond style and deep into our own souls. He calls us back to an honest worship that moves past facades and pulls us inward toward the true self that God is forming within each of us. Each chapter ends with a spiritual practice designed to help us set aside pretense and enter into the very presence of God.

Simple Church

Author : Thom S. Rainer
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 0805447997
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (54 download)

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Download or read book Simple Church written by Thom S. Rainer and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in paperback, this multi-awarded national best seller shares a clear message from case studies of 400 North American congregations: church is done best when it's kept simple.

Saving America?

Author : Robert Wuthnow
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400832063
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Saving America? written by Robert Wuthnow and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2009-11-06 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On January 29, 2001, President George W. Bush signed an executive order creating the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. This action marked a key step toward institutionalizing an idea that emerged in the mid-1990s under the Clinton administration--the transfer of some social programs from government control to religious organizations. However, despite an increasingly vocal, ideologically charged national debate--a debate centered on such questions as: What are these organizations doing? How well are they doing it? Should they be supported with tax dollars?--solid answers have been few. In Saving America? Robert Wuthnow provides a wealth of up-to-date information whose absence, until now, has hindered the pursuit of answers. Assembling and analyzing new evidence from research he and others have conducted, he reveals what social support faith-based agencies are capable of providing. Among the many questions he addresses: Are congregations effective vehicles for providing broad-based social programs, or are they best at supporting their own members? How many local congregations have formal programs to assist needy families? How much money do such programs represent? How many specialized faith-based service agencies are there, and which are most effective? Are religious organizations promoting trust, love, and compassion? The answers that emerge demonstrate that American religion is helping needy families and that it is, more broadly, fostering civil society. Yet religion alone cannot save America from the broad problems it faces in providing social services to those who need them most. Elegantly written, Saving America? represents an authoritative and evenhanded benchmark of information for the current--and the coming--debate.