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Del 25 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Tangible Kingdom
Creating Incarnational Community
AvHugh Halter,Matt Smay
Inbunden, Engelska, 2008
189 kr
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Written for those who are trying to nurture authentic faith communities and for those who have struggled to retain their faith, The Tangible Kingdom offers theological answers and real-life stories that demonstrate how the best ancient church practices can re-emerge in today's culture, through any church of any size. In this remarkable book, Hugh Halter and Matt Smay "two missional leaders and church planters" outline an innovative model for creating thriving grass-roots faith communities.
Del 26 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Reverse Mentoring
How Young Leaders Can Transform the Church and Why We Should Let Them
AvEarl Creps
Inbunden, Engelska, 2008
189 kr
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Earl Creps is known for his work in connecting the younger generation of postmoderns with their Boomer predecessors. The author of Off-Road Disciplines, Creps, in this new book, takes up the topic of how older church leaders can learn from younger leaders who are more conversant with culture, technology, and social context. In addition to making the benefits of what he calls "reverse mentoring" apparent, he also makes it accessible by offering practical steps to implement this discipline at both personal and organizational levels, particularly in communication, evangelism, and leadership. Creps' new book is a topic of interest both inside and outside the church as older leaders realize that they're not "getting it" when it comes to technologies (iPod, IM, blogging) or cultural issues such as the fact that younger people see the world in an entirely different way. Creps has been personally involved in reverse mentoring for several years and has spoken and written on the subject extensively. He has pastored three churches (one Boomer, one Builder, on X'er) and is currently a church planter in Berkeley, California. He has also served as a consultant and and a seminary professor and administrator, holding a PhD in Communication Studies and a D.Min. from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.
Del 28 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Missional Renaissance
Changing the Scorecard for the Church
AvReggie McNeal
Inbunden, Engelska, 2009
209 kr
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Reggie McNeal's bestseller The Present Future is the definitive work on the "missional movement," i.e., the widespread movement among Protestant churches to be less inwardly focused and more oriented toward the culture and community around them. In that book he asked the tough questions that churches needed to entertain to begin to think about who they are and what they are doing; in Missional Renaissance, he shows them the three significant shifts in their thinking and behavior that they need to make that will allow leaders to chart a course toward being missional: (1) from an internal to an external focus, ending the church as exclusive social club model; (2) from running programs and ministries to developing people as its core activity; and (3) from professional leadership to leadership that is shared by everyone in the community. With in-depth discussions of the "what" and the "how" of transitioning to being a missional church, readers will be equipped to move into what McNeal sees as the most viable future for Christianity. For all those thousands of churches who are asking about what to do next after reading The Present Future, Missional Renaissance will provide the answer.
Del 34 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Church Turned Inside Out
A Guide for Designers, Refiners, and Re-Aligners
AvLinda Bergquist,Allan Karr
Inbunden, Engelska, 2009
189 kr
A design-thinking book for planting or redesigning churches and incubating a new generation of leaders.Written by Linda Bergquist and Allan Karr, two experienced church planters and mentors, the book is full of wisdom, practical advice, and creative counsel. Instead of a business-model-as-usual approach, the authors challenge readers to begin with the raw materials of beliefs, values, individuals, teams, and culture, and to then move outwards to draw from a rich palette of real and potential church paradigms. This book is meant to provoke church leaders to think outside of the box and to imagine how their churches might better reflect the image and the mission of God in the world. Contains a wealth of illustrative examples, charts, and other visual aidesOffers a creative practical perspective and a multi-disciplinary approach to establishing a new church or leading an existing oneShows how to honor a church's purpose while embracing its unique cultureIncludes important lessons for nurturing church leadership skills
Del 40 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Relational Intelligence
How Leaders Can Expand Their Influence Through a New Way of Being Smart
AvSteve Saccone
Inbunden, Engelska, 2009
189 kr
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An insightful and practical guide for developing relational leadership skills and engaging new paradigms of influenceRelational Intelligence reveals how leaders can become smarter in the way they conduct their relationships, and as a result, catalyze their impact. This book unwraps the hidden power of a relational genius and the practical pursuits that contribute to increasing one's relational quotient (RQ). Steve Saccone offers thought-provoking and compelling pathways into understanding the synergistic effect of relational intelligence, mission, and influence. He demonstrates how critical the art of relational intelligence is for leaders who desire to better serve those they lead, as well as the organizations and communities they love. Offers practical wisdom, engaging anecdotes, and compelling stories that show leaders how to develop relational intelligenceDelineates the essential skills that make leaders relationally intelligentUnwraps six roles of a relational genius and how these transform our approaches to influenceIncludes Foreword by Erwin Raphael McManusA new book in the popular Leadership Network SeriesThe author reveals how to increase one's awareness of the nuances in relational dynamics and suggests ways to help navigate relationships more intelligently and productively.
Del 42 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Present Future
Six Tough Questions for the Church
AvReggie McNeal
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
251 kr
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In this provocative book, author, consultant, and church leadership developer Reggie McNeal debunks these and other old assumptions and provides an overall strategy to help church leaders move forward in an entirely different and much more effective way. In The Present Future, McNeal identifies the six most important realities that church leaders must address including: recapturing the spirit of Christianity and replacing "church growth" with a wider vision of kingdom growth; developing disciples instead of church members; fostering the rise of a new apostolic leadership; focusing on spiritual formation rather than church programs; and shifting from prediction and planning to preparation for the challenges of an uncertain world. McNeal contends that by changing the questions church leaders ask themselves about their congregations and their plans, they can frame the core issues and approach the future with new eyes, new purpose, and new ideas.
Del 43 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Missional Map-Making
Skills for Leading in Times of Transition
AvAlan Roxburgh
Inbunden, Engelska, 2010
189 kr
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Guidance for church leaders to develop their own maps and chart new paths toward stronger, more vibrant, and more missional congregationsIn the burgeoning missional church movement, churches are seeking to become less focused on programs for members and more oriented toward outreach to people who are not already in church. This fundamental shift in what a congregation is and does and thinks is challenging for leaders and congregants. Using the metaphor of map-making, the book explains the perspective and skills needed to lead congregations and denominations in a time of radical change over unfamiliar terrain as churches change their focus from internal to external. Offers a clear guide for leaders wanting to transition to a missional church modelWritten by Alan Roxburgh, a prominent expert and practitioner in the missional movementGuides leaders seeking to create new maps for leadership and church organization and focusA Volume in the popular Leadership Network SeriesThis book is written to be accessible to all Christian congregational styles and denominations.
Del 44 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Externally Focused Quest
Becoming the Best Church for the Community
AvEric Swanson,Rick Rusaw
Inbunden, Engelska, 2010
209 kr
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A practical approach for leaders to guide their congregations to become more externally focused The Externally Focused Quest: Becoming the Best Church for the Community is designed for church leaders who want to transform their churches to become less internally focused and more oriented to the world around them. The book includes the clear guidelines on the ten changes congregations must adopt to become truly outwardly focused. This book is not about getting all churches to have an annual day of community service as a tactic but changing the core of who they are and how they see themselves as a part of their community. Outlines the ten changes needed for church leaders to transform their churchesPresents a highly practical approach that shows leaders how to become more externally focused without having to give up programs that serve membersA new volume in the popular Leadership Network SeriesThis book reveals what it takes to make the major shift from an internal to external focus and how that affects church leadership.
Del 45 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Baby Boomers and Beyond
Tapping the Ministry Talents and Passions of Adults over 50
AvAmy Hanson
Inbunden, Engelska, 2010
238 kr
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How ministry leaders can help older adults be a vital part of Christian community With the explosion of the older adult population, this important book explores the opportunities and challenges that this presents for the Christian community. Amy Hanson challenges us to let go of many old stereotypes regarding aging and embrace a new paradigm that sees older adults as active, healthy and capable of making significant contributions. Debunks the myths of aging that keep us from fully embracing the potential of people in life's second halfOffers suggestions on how to re-invent ministry with older adultsFocuses on unleashing older adults to serve and make an impact on churches and congregationsA volume in the Leadership Network seriesThe author shows church leaders how they can unleash the power of the baby boomer population to strengthen their congregations.
Del 49 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Church 3.0
Upgrades for the Future of the Church
AvNeil Cole
Inbunden, Engelska, 2010
209 kr
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An expert practitioner answers to questions about the burgeoning organic church movementNeil Cole's best-selling book Organic Church described the fastest growing segment of contemporary Christianity-the so-called organic church. Now in this next-step book, he answers questions about how to deal with theological and organizational issues that come up. He talks about issues such has what to do with finances, children, heresy, leader training, and rituals and ordinances. Without the top-down structure of a denomination, even people who are proponents of this small, house-church model worry that they are not doing it right. Offers an important resource for anyone involved with or thinking of starting an organic or house churchAddresses practical issues of theology, rituals, doctrinal heresy, how to handle children, finances, and other important questionsWritten by an acknowledged expert who is now and has been for over twenty years an organic church planter and practitionerA new Leadership Network title and follow-up to Organic ChurchChurch 3.0 offers solid information about organic churches based on Cole's extensive experience in starting, nurturing, and mentoring in the organic church movement.
Del 50 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Viral Churches
Helping Church Planters Become Movement Makers
AvEd Stetzer,Warren Bird
Inbunden, Engelska, 2010
189 kr
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A groundbreaking guide for multiplying the impact of church plantsBased on a study that was commissioned by the Leadership Network, this book reveals the best practices in church planting and uncovers the common threads among them. A much-needed resource, this book will inform, guide, and even catalyze today's many church planting leaders. The authors clearly show leaders how to plant churches that create a multiplication movement and offer inspiration for them to do so. The book addresses their questions about what to do next in their church planting strategies, in light of research on what's actually working best. Author Ed Stetzer heads up LifeWay ResearchProvides reliable, credible information about what church planting strategies work bestA volume in the Leadership Network SeriesOffers a definitive guide for church planting and the burgeoning movement it is part of.
Del 51 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Hybrid Church
The Fusion of Intimacy and Impact
AvDave Browning
Inbunden, Engelska, 2010
253 kr
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A hands-on resource for both large and small churchesIt has been predicted that in the twenty-first century extremely large churches would emerge in America that resemble neither an elephant nor a field of mice. Which is better? At one time the answer would have been either/or. Now it's both/and. We want both the intimacy of smallness and the impact of bigness-we want a hybrid of the two. Hybrid Church is a practical guide for clergy and leaders who want to have the best of both church worlds: the intimacy of small "house church" groups and the impact of very large mega-churches. Offers a guide for churches who want to capitalize on their strengths to build intimacy with impactWritten by the pastor of one of the "fastest growing" and "most innovative" churches in America with thousands of members organized in small house groupsOutlines a vision for how the church of tomorrow could look like the early church. Given that the trend is toward very large and very small, with few churches in the middle, this book will be a welcome resource for both large and small churches.
Del 52 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Your Church in Rhythm
The Forgotten Dimensions of Seasons and Cycles
AvBruce B. Miller
Inbunden, Engelska, 2011
228 kr
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A gentle new way for church leader’s to survive stress and burnout Bruce Miller debunks the idea of balance—basically trying to have it all, all the time. Most churches and their pastors try to do everything at once and feel guilty if any one aspect (worship, ministries, outreach, etc.) is neglected. He replaces the exhausting concept of balance with the idea of rhythm: churches, like people, need to give attention to different programs and ministries at different times, basically by attending to their seasons and cycles. Offers an innovative new model for church leadersMiller has been influential in the formation and promotion of “Church-Based Training” as in international movementOffers a proven method for avoiding burnout for church leaders and members by doing the right things at the right timeThe author offers much-need help to overwhelmed leaders and shows them how to apply Miller’s seasonal/cyclical approach to church life.
Del 55 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Missional Communities
The Rise of the Post-Congregational Church
AvReggie McNeal
Inbunden, Engelska, 2011
189 kr
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The third book in the trilogy that explores the popular missional movement From Reggie McNeal, the bestselling author of The Present Future and Missional Renaissance, comes the third book in the series that helps to define and illuminate the popular missional movement. This newest book in the trilogy examines a natural outgrowth of the move toward a missional orientation: the deconstruction of congregations into very small Christian communities. For all those thousands of churches and leaders who have followed Reggie McNeal's bold lead, this book details the rise of a new life form in churches. Discusses how to move a church from an internal to an external ministry focusReggie McNeal is a recognized leader in the missional movementOutlines an alternative to the program church model that is focused on the projects and passions of the congregantsThis book draws on McNeal's twenty years of leadership roles in local congregations and his work over the last decade with thousands of clergy and church leaders.
Del 56 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Other 80 Percent
Turning Your Church's Spectators into Active Participants
AvScott Thumma,Warren Bird
Inbunden, Engelska, 2011
189 kr
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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 congregationsLead author Scott Thumma is a noted researcher and writer on congregational studiesWarren Bird is coauthor of Culture Shift and Viral ChurchesThis book offers advice for moving church members from being spectators to living a life of discipleship and faith.
Del 57 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Permanent Revolution
Apostolic Imagination and Practice for the 21st Century Church
AvAlan Hirsch,Tim Catchim
Inbunden, Engelska, 2012
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218 kr
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A new brand of apostolic ministry for today's world The Permanent Revolution is a work of theological re-imagination and re-construction that draws from biblical studies, theology, organizational theory, leadership studies, and key social sciences. The book elaborates on the apostolic role rooted in the five-fold ministry from Ephesians 4 (apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teacher), and its significance for the missional movement. It explores how the apostolic ministry facilitates ongoing renewal in the life of the church and focuses on leadership in relation to missional innovation and entrepreneurship.The authors examine the nature of organization as reframed through the lens of apostolic ministry. Shows how to view the world through a biblical perspective and continue the "permanent revolution" that Jesus startedOutlines the essential characteristics of apostolic movement and how to restructure the church and ministry to be more consistent with themAlan Hirsch is a leading voice in the missional movement of the Christian WestThis groundbreaking book integrates theology, sociology, and leadership to further define the apostolic movement.
Del 58 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
In Pursuit of Great AND Godly Leadership
Tapping the Wisdom of the World for the Kingdom of God
AvMike Bonem
Inbunden, Engelska, 2012
189 kr
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Is it possible for church leaders to use biblical and secular leadership concepts in a way that keeps Christ—not the marketplace—at the center of their mission? Drawing on biblical material and business wisdom, In Pursuit of Great AND Godly Leadership explores the critical leadership decisions and practices that shape the success of Christian organizations. These decisions are illustrated in compelling interviews with over forty leaders of churches, universities, denominational bodies, and international ministries. Mike Bonem leverages his background as an MBA-trained manager and an experienced church leader to bridge the gap between the analytical and structured world of business and the faith-driven approach that is essential for healthy churches. Written to offer practical solutions for senior pastors, executive pastors, key laypeople, and leaders of other Christian entities, In Pursuit of Great AND Godly Leadership clearly shows the ways that secular practices can be imported into their organizations. Bonem addresses a variety of topics such as planning, finances, personnel management, measurement, team dynamics, and organizational change. In doing so, he points to the AND that every spiritual organization should strive to achieve.
Del 11 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Leading the Team-Based Church
How Pastors and Church Staffs Can Grow Together into a Powerful Fellowship of Leaders A Leadership Network Publication
AvGeorge Cladis
Inbunden, Engelska, 1999
218 kr
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A Leadership Network Publication In Leading the Team-Based Church, George Cladis issues a clarioncall for ministry teams to embrace a fresh leadership model that isnot based on hierarchy, but on a process of collaboration thatmirrors the relationship of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Hereminds us that today's cultural environment--where authority hasbasis in trust, innovation reaps rewards, and spirituality takesroot in life and work--has matured past the need for the hierarchyof traditional church leadership where the pastor had the finalsay. Through down-to-earth stories from his own experience andthose of clergy in both mainline and evangelical churches, Cladisoffers an exciting alternative to the traditional forms of churchleadership, enabling pastors, congregational leaders, and staff tobreathe new life into their ministries and unleash the fullpotential of the entire ministry team. Cladis, pastor of a fast-growing mainline congregation,demonstrates how cultural changes affecting all ourinstitutions--not just the church--are making it easier to adoptthis new model of leadership. Cladis's practical advice will enableministry teams to work together in ways that both embody theChristian message and call forth the full creativity and love ofthe entire team. "Just when it seems that all that can be said has been said on thesubject of 'teams', just when one has tired of the gumming of thelabel 'team' on everything in sight, along comes perhaps the mostsignificant religious book on teams yet published. Cladisjuxtaposes the theological and cultural context for team-basedministry in a model presentation of what a conversation betweenBible, theology, and culture should look like."--Leonard Sweet,dean, The Theological School and vice president, Drew University
Del 10 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Leading Congregational Change Workbook
AvJim Herrington,Mike Bonemm. fl.
Häftad, Engelska, 2000
151 kr
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A Leadership Network Publication With this much-needed handbook, the authors brilliantly combine their experience guiding dozens of churches through the change process with both the study of Christian disciplines and the sophisticated understanding of such important business thinkers as John Kotter on leading change and Peter Senge on learning organizations. In this eminently readable book the authors have distilled their insights and practices into simple but powerful concepts for leading congregations, whether long established or recently formed, through profound change.Leaders using this guide will also be interested in the companion Leading Congregational Change Workbook, which offers assessment questions, planning worksheets, activities, and case examples for each stage of the process.
Del 1 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Shaped By God's Heart
The Passion and Practices of Missional Churches
AvMilfred Minatrea
Inbunden, Engelska, 2004
189 kr
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Discover the tools to create a new kind of church and move from merely surviving to thriving.Drawing on an extensive two-year field study of 200 churches from a variety of denominations and geographic regions, Milfred Minatrea--a missiologist, urban strategist and practioner in minister--presents the best practices for re-energizing Christian spirituality in a congregational setting. He provides readers with the tools for assessing their congregation’s position on the continuum between maintenance and mission and for determining the actions that will move them toward becoming a missional community. He also outlines key strategies that successful churches have used to become relevant in a postmodern society without losing what is distinctly Christian in their spiritual practices. Milfred Minatrea (Irving, TX) is Director of the Missional Church Center for the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
Del 13 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Culture Shift
Transforming Your Church from the Inside Out
AvRobert Lewis,Wayne Cordeiro
Inbunden, Engelska, 2005
209 kr
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Culture Shift, written for church leaders, ministers, pastors, ministry teams, and lay leaders, leads you through the process of identifying your church’s distinctive culture, gives you practical tools to change it from the inside-out, and provides steps to keep your new culture aligned with your church’s mission. Real transformation is not about working harder at what you’re already doing or even copying another church’s approach but about changing church culture at a foundational level.
Del 15 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Leading from the Second Chair
Serving Your Church, Fulfilling Your Role, and Realizing Your Dreams
AvMike Bonem,Roger Patterson
Inbunden, Engelska, 2005
218 kr
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LEADING FROM THE SECOND CHAIR will raise awareness of the need for strong leaders in secondary positions. It will describe the value they can bring to their organization and to primary leaders when they are serving at their full potential. It will reshape the way they view their role, with an emphasis on their own responsibility as leaders. It recognizes the unique challenges and frustrations of serving in a subordinate position and equips these leaders with the attitudes and skills that they will need to survive and thrive in this new paradigm. Because of the scarcity of resources for second chair leaders, particularly those in the church, this book will offer a practical way to improve the performance of any organization. Leading Congregational Change discussed the importance of a "vision community"--a diverse group of key members who discern and implement the vision for a congregation--to guide the transformation of a church. This work will extend the theme of an empowered leadership team as we explore how individual clergy and laity can lead effectively.
Del 18 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Practicing Greatness
7 Disciplines of Extraordinary Spiritual Leaders
AvReggie McNeal
Inbunden, Engelska, 2006
209 kr
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Based on his extensive experience as coach and mentor to many thousands of Christian leaders across a broad spectrum of ministry settings, Reggie McNeal helps spiritual leaders understand that they will self-select into or out of greatness. In this important book, McNeal shows how great spiritual leaders are committed consciously and intentionally to seven spiritual disciplines, habits of heart and mind that shape both their character and competence: The discipline of self-awareness—the single most important body of information a leader possesses The discipline of self-management—handling difficult emotions, expectations, temptations, mental vibrancy, and physical well-being The discipline of self-development—a life-long commitment to learning and growing and building on one's strengths The discipline of mission—enjoying the permissions of maintaining the sense of God's purpose for your life and leadership The discipline of decision-making—knowing the elements of good decisions and learning from failure The discipline of belonging—the determination to nurture relationships and to live in community with others, including family, followers, mentors, and friends The discipline of aloneness—the intentional practice of soul-making solitude and contemplation
Del 16 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Organic Church
Growing Faith Where Life Happens
AvNeil Cole
Inbunden, Engelska, 2005
228 kr
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Churches have tried all kinds of ways to attract new and younger members - revised vision statements, hipper worship, contemporary music, livelier sermons, bigger and better auditoriums. But there are still so many people who aren't being reached, who don't want to come to church. And the truth is that attendance at church on Sundays does not necessarily transform lives; God's presence in our hearts is what changes us. Leaders and laypeople everywhere are realizing that they need new and more powerful ways to help them spread God's Word. According to international church starter and pastor Neil Cole, if we want to connect with young people and those who are not coming to church, we must go where people congregate. Cole shows readers how to plant the seeds of the Kingdom of God in the places where life happens and where culture is formed - restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, parks, locker rooms,and neighborhoods. Organic Church offers a hands-on guide for demystifying this new model of church and shows the practical aspects of implementing it.
Del 17 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Missional Leader
Equipping Your Church to Reach a Changing World
AvAlan Roxburgh,Fred Romanuk
Inbunden, Engelska, 2006
209 kr
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In The Missional Leader, consultants Alan Roxburgh and Fred Romanuk give church and denominational leaders, pastors, and clergy a clear model for leading the change necessary to create and foster a missional church focused outward to spread the message of the Gospel into the surrounding community. The Missional Leader emphasizes principles rather than institutional forms, shows readers how to move away from “church as usual,” and demonstrates what capacities, environments, and mindsets are required to lead a missional church.
Del 20 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Off-Road Disciplines
Spiritual Adventures of Missional Leaders
AvEarl Creps
Inbunden, Engelska, 2006
180 kr
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In Off-Road Disciplines, Earl Creps reveals that the on-road practices of prayer and Bible reading should be bolstered by the other kinds of encounters with God that occur unexpectedly—complete with the bumps and bruises that happen when you go “off-road.” Becoming an off-road leader requires the cultivation of certain spiritual disciplines that allow the presence of the Holy Spirit to arrange your interior life. Earl Creps explores twelve central spiritual disciplines—six personal and six organizational—that Christian leaders of all ages and denominations need if they are to change themselves and their churches to reach out to the culture around them.
Participant's Guide to the DVD Collection for The Present Future
Six Tough Questions for the Church
AvReggie McNeal
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
84 kr
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In this accompanying Participant’s Guide to The Present Future DVD Collection, best-selling author Reggie McNeal offers a hands-on workbook for church leaders to use throughout the DVD sessions and their own church development. The Participant's Guide includes the following:A brief introduction to the main issues the DVDs address, to help orient you to the questions and challenges it raises."Conversation Starters," questions designed to spark thinking and insight (as well as conversations with your fellow participants) as you ponder your responses to viewing the DVD sessions.Questions that you may consider between sessions.*The Present Future DVD Collection: Six Tough Questions for the Church by Reggie McNeal contains 1 copy of the Participant’s Guide.
Del 21 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Beyond Megachurch Myths
What We Can Learn from America's Largest Churches
AvScott Thumma,Dave Travis
Inbunden, Engelska, 2007
161 kr
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Drawing on extensive, broad-based, and well-designed research, as well as stories and anecdotes, Beyond Megachurch Myths dispels popluar myths about megachurches while highlighting the diversity within the megachurch phenomenon. Defining a megachurch as a Protestant church that averages at least 2000 total attendees in their weekend services, Scott Thumma and Dave Travis reveal what these churches are and are not, why they are thriving, what their members say about their experiences, and why they have many valuable lessons to teach smaller churches.
Del 22 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Building a Healthy Multi-ethnic Church
Mandate, Commitments and Practices of a Diverse Congregation
AvMark DeYmaz
Inbunden, Engelska, 2007
189 kr
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Through personal stories, proven experience and a thorough analysis of the biblical text, Building a Healthy Multi-ethnic Church illustrates both the biblical mandate for the multi-ethnic church as well as the seven core commitments required to bring it about. Mark DeYmaz, pastor of one of the most proven multi-ethnic churches in the country, writes both from his experience and his extensive study of how to plant, grow, and encourage more ethnically diverse churches. He argues that the "homogenous unit principle" will soon become irrelevant and that the most effective way to spread the Gospel in an increasingly diverse world is through strong and vital multi-ethnic churches.
Del 23 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Church Unique
How Missional Leaders Cast Vision, Capture Culture, and Create Movement
AvWill Mancini
Inbunden, Engelska, 2008
209 kr
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Written by church consultant Will Mancini expert on a new kind of visioning process to help churches develop a stunningly unique model of ministry that leads to redemptive movement. He guides churches away from an internal focus to emphasize participation in their community and surrounding culture. In this important book, Mancini offers an approach for rethinking what it means to lead with clarity as a visionary. Mancini explains that each church has a culture that reflects its particular values, thoughts, attitudes, and actions and shows how church leaders can unlock their church's individual DNA and unleash their congregation's one-of-a-kind potential.

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Del 25 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Tangible Kingdom
Creating Incarnational Community
AvHugh Halter,Matt Smay
Inbunden, Engelska, 2008
189 kr
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Written for those who are trying to nurture authentic faith communities and for those who have struggled to retain their faith, The Tangible Kingdom offers theological answers and real-life stories that demonstrate how the best ancient church practices can re-emerge in today's culture, through any church of any size. In this remarkable book, Hugh Halter and Matt Smay "two missional leaders and church planters" outline an innovative model for creating thriving grass-roots faith communities.
Del 26 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Reverse Mentoring
How Young Leaders Can Transform the Church and Why We Should Let Them
AvEarl Creps
Inbunden, Engelska, 2008
189 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Earl Creps is known for his work in connecting the younger generation of postmoderns with their Boomer predecessors. The author of Off-Road Disciplines, Creps, in this new book, takes up the topic of how older church leaders can learn from younger leaders who are more conversant with culture, technology, and social context. In addition to making the benefits of what he calls "reverse mentoring" apparent, he also makes it accessible by offering practical steps to implement this discipline at both personal and organizational levels, particularly in communication, evangelism, and leadership. Creps' new book is a topic of interest both inside and outside the church as older leaders realize that they're not "getting it" when it comes to technologies (iPod, IM, blogging) or cultural issues such as the fact that younger people see the world in an entirely different way. Creps has been personally involved in reverse mentoring for several years and has spoken and written on the subject extensively. He has pastored three churches (one Boomer, one Builder, on X'er) and is currently a church planter in Berkeley, California. He has also served as a consultant and and a seminary professor and administrator, holding a PhD in Communication Studies and a D.Min. from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.
Del 28 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Missional Renaissance
Changing the Scorecard for the Church
AvReggie McNeal
Inbunden, Engelska, 2009
209 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Reggie McNeal's bestseller The Present Future is the definitive work on the "missional movement," i.e., the widespread movement among Protestant churches to be less inwardly focused and more oriented toward the culture and community around them. In that book he asked the tough questions that churches needed to entertain to begin to think about who they are and what they are doing; in Missional Renaissance, he shows them the three significant shifts in their thinking and behavior that they need to make that will allow leaders to chart a course toward being missional: (1) from an internal to an external focus, ending the church as exclusive social club model; (2) from running programs and ministries to developing people as its core activity; and (3) from professional leadership to leadership that is shared by everyone in the community. With in-depth discussions of the "what" and the "how" of transitioning to being a missional church, readers will be equipped to move into what McNeal sees as the most viable future for Christianity. For all those thousands of churches who are asking about what to do next after reading The Present Future, Missional Renaissance will provide the answer.
Del 34 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Church Turned Inside Out
A Guide for Designers, Refiners, and Re-Aligners
AvLinda Bergquist,Allan Karr
Inbunden, Engelska, 2009
189 kr
A design-thinking book for planting or redesigning churches and incubating a new generation of leaders.Written by Linda Bergquist and Allan Karr, two experienced church planters and mentors, the book is full of wisdom, practical advice, and creative counsel. Instead of a business-model-as-usual approach, the authors challenge readers to begin with the raw materials of beliefs, values, individuals, teams, and culture, and to then move outwards to draw from a rich palette of real and potential church paradigms. This book is meant to provoke church leaders to think outside of the box and to imagine how their churches might better reflect the image and the mission of God in the world. Contains a wealth of illustrative examples, charts, and other visual aidesOffers a creative practical perspective and a multi-disciplinary approach to establishing a new church or leading an existing oneShows how to honor a church's purpose while embracing its unique cultureIncludes important lessons for nurturing church leadership skills
Del 40 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Relational Intelligence
How Leaders Can Expand Their Influence Through a New Way of Being Smart
AvSteve Saccone
Inbunden, Engelska, 2009
189 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
An insightful and practical guide for developing relational leadership skills and engaging new paradigms of influenceRelational Intelligence reveals how leaders can become smarter in the way they conduct their relationships, and as a result, catalyze their impact. This book unwraps the hidden power of a relational genius and the practical pursuits that contribute to increasing one's relational quotient (RQ). Steve Saccone offers thought-provoking and compelling pathways into understanding the synergistic effect of relational intelligence, mission, and influence. He demonstrates how critical the art of relational intelligence is for leaders who desire to better serve those they lead, as well as the organizations and communities they love. Offers practical wisdom, engaging anecdotes, and compelling stories that show leaders how to develop relational intelligenceDelineates the essential skills that make leaders relationally intelligentUnwraps six roles of a relational genius and how these transform our approaches to influenceIncludes Foreword by Erwin Raphael McManusA new book in the popular Leadership Network SeriesThe author reveals how to increase one's awareness of the nuances in relational dynamics and suggests ways to help navigate relationships more intelligently and productively.
Del 42 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Present Future
Six Tough Questions for the Church
AvReggie McNeal
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
251 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
In this provocative book, author, consultant, and church leadership developer Reggie McNeal debunks these and other old assumptions and provides an overall strategy to help church leaders move forward in an entirely different and much more effective way. In The Present Future, McNeal identifies the six most important realities that church leaders must address including: recapturing the spirit of Christianity and replacing "church growth" with a wider vision of kingdom growth; developing disciples instead of church members; fostering the rise of a new apostolic leadership; focusing on spiritual formation rather than church programs; and shifting from prediction and planning to preparation for the challenges of an uncertain world. McNeal contends that by changing the questions church leaders ask themselves about their congregations and their plans, they can frame the core issues and approach the future with new eyes, new purpose, and new ideas.
Del 43 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Missional Map-Making
Skills for Leading in Times of Transition
AvAlan Roxburgh
Inbunden, Engelska, 2010
189 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Guidance for church leaders to develop their own maps and chart new paths toward stronger, more vibrant, and more missional congregationsIn the burgeoning missional church movement, churches are seeking to become less focused on programs for members and more oriented toward outreach to people who are not already in church. This fundamental shift in what a congregation is and does and thinks is challenging for leaders and congregants. Using the metaphor of map-making, the book explains the perspective and skills needed to lead congregations and denominations in a time of radical change over unfamiliar terrain as churches change their focus from internal to external. Offers a clear guide for leaders wanting to transition to a missional church modelWritten by Alan Roxburgh, a prominent expert and practitioner in the missional movementGuides leaders seeking to create new maps for leadership and church organization and focusA Volume in the popular Leadership Network SeriesThis book is written to be accessible to all Christian congregational styles and denominations.
Del 44 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Externally Focused Quest
Becoming the Best Church for the Community
AvEric Swanson,Rick Rusaw
Inbunden, Engelska, 2010
209 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A practical approach for leaders to guide their congregations to become more externally focused The Externally Focused Quest: Becoming the Best Church for the Community is designed for church leaders who want to transform their churches to become less internally focused and more oriented to the world around them. The book includes the clear guidelines on the ten changes congregations must adopt to become truly outwardly focused. This book is not about getting all churches to have an annual day of community service as a tactic but changing the core of who they are and how they see themselves as a part of their community. Outlines the ten changes needed for church leaders to transform their churchesPresents a highly practical approach that shows leaders how to become more externally focused without having to give up programs that serve membersA new volume in the popular Leadership Network SeriesThis book reveals what it takes to make the major shift from an internal to external focus and how that affects church leadership.
Del 45 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Baby Boomers and Beyond
Tapping the Ministry Talents and Passions of Adults over 50
AvAmy Hanson
Inbunden, Engelska, 2010
238 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
How ministry leaders can help older adults be a vital part of Christian community With the explosion of the older adult population, this important book explores the opportunities and challenges that this presents for the Christian community. Amy Hanson challenges us to let go of many old stereotypes regarding aging and embrace a new paradigm that sees older adults as active, healthy and capable of making significant contributions. Debunks the myths of aging that keep us from fully embracing the potential of people in life's second halfOffers suggestions on how to re-invent ministry with older adultsFocuses on unleashing older adults to serve and make an impact on churches and congregationsA volume in the Leadership Network seriesThe author shows church leaders how they can unleash the power of the baby boomer population to strengthen their congregations.
Del 49 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Church 3.0
Upgrades for the Future of the Church
AvNeil Cole
Inbunden, Engelska, 2010
209 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
An expert practitioner answers to questions about the burgeoning organic church movementNeil Cole's best-selling book Organic Church described the fastest growing segment of contemporary Christianity-the so-called organic church. Now in this next-step book, he answers questions about how to deal with theological and organizational issues that come up. He talks about issues such has what to do with finances, children, heresy, leader training, and rituals and ordinances. Without the top-down structure of a denomination, even people who are proponents of this small, house-church model worry that they are not doing it right. Offers an important resource for anyone involved with or thinking of starting an organic or house churchAddresses practical issues of theology, rituals, doctrinal heresy, how to handle children, finances, and other important questionsWritten by an acknowledged expert who is now and has been for over twenty years an organic church planter and practitionerA new Leadership Network title and follow-up to Organic ChurchChurch 3.0 offers solid information about organic churches based on Cole's extensive experience in starting, nurturing, and mentoring in the organic church movement.
Del 50 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Viral Churches
Helping Church Planters Become Movement Makers
AvEd Stetzer,Warren Bird
Inbunden, Engelska, 2010
189 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A groundbreaking guide for multiplying the impact of church plantsBased on a study that was commissioned by the Leadership Network, this book reveals the best practices in church planting and uncovers the common threads among them. A much-needed resource, this book will inform, guide, and even catalyze today's many church planting leaders. The authors clearly show leaders how to plant churches that create a multiplication movement and offer inspiration for them to do so. The book addresses their questions about what to do next in their church planting strategies, in light of research on what's actually working best. Author Ed Stetzer heads up LifeWay ResearchProvides reliable, credible information about what church planting strategies work bestA volume in the Leadership Network SeriesOffers a definitive guide for church planting and the burgeoning movement it is part of.
Del 51 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Hybrid Church
The Fusion of Intimacy and Impact
AvDave Browning
Inbunden, Engelska, 2010
253 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A hands-on resource for both large and small churchesIt has been predicted that in the twenty-first century extremely large churches would emerge in America that resemble neither an elephant nor a field of mice. Which is better? At one time the answer would have been either/or. Now it's both/and. We want both the intimacy of smallness and the impact of bigness-we want a hybrid of the two. Hybrid Church is a practical guide for clergy and leaders who want to have the best of both church worlds: the intimacy of small "house church" groups and the impact of very large mega-churches. Offers a guide for churches who want to capitalize on their strengths to build intimacy with impactWritten by the pastor of one of the "fastest growing" and "most innovative" churches in America with thousands of members organized in small house groupsOutlines a vision for how the church of tomorrow could look like the early church. Given that the trend is toward very large and very small, with few churches in the middle, this book will be a welcome resource for both large and small churches.
Del 52 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Your Church in Rhythm
The Forgotten Dimensions of Seasons and Cycles
AvBruce B. Miller
Inbunden, Engelska, 2011
228 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A gentle new way for church leader’s to survive stress and burnout Bruce Miller debunks the idea of balance—basically trying to have it all, all the time. Most churches and their pastors try to do everything at once and feel guilty if any one aspect (worship, ministries, outreach, etc.) is neglected. He replaces the exhausting concept of balance with the idea of rhythm: churches, like people, need to give attention to different programs and ministries at different times, basically by attending to their seasons and cycles. Offers an innovative new model for church leadersMiller has been influential in the formation and promotion of “Church-Based Training” as in international movementOffers a proven method for avoiding burnout for church leaders and members by doing the right things at the right timeThe author offers much-need help to overwhelmed leaders and shows them how to apply Miller’s seasonal/cyclical approach to church life.
Del 55 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Missional Communities
The Rise of the Post-Congregational Church
AvReggie McNeal
Inbunden, Engelska, 2011
189 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The third book in the trilogy that explores the popular missional movement From Reggie McNeal, the bestselling author of The Present Future and Missional Renaissance, comes the third book in the series that helps to define and illuminate the popular missional movement. This newest book in the trilogy examines a natural outgrowth of the move toward a missional orientation: the deconstruction of congregations into very small Christian communities. For all those thousands of churches and leaders who have followed Reggie McNeal's bold lead, this book details the rise of a new life form in churches. Discusses how to move a church from an internal to an external ministry focusReggie McNeal is a recognized leader in the missional movementOutlines an alternative to the program church model that is focused on the projects and passions of the congregantsThis book draws on McNeal's twenty years of leadership roles in local congregations and his work over the last decade with thousands of clergy and church leaders.
Del 56 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Other 80 Percent
Turning Your Church's Spectators into Active Participants
AvScott Thumma,Warren Bird
Inbunden, Engelska, 2011
189 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
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 congregationsLead author Scott Thumma is a noted researcher and writer on congregational studiesWarren Bird is coauthor of Culture Shift and Viral ChurchesThis book offers advice for moving church members from being spectators to living a life of discipleship and faith.
Del 57 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Permanent Revolution
Apostolic Imagination and Practice for the 21st Century Church
AvAlan Hirsch,Tim Catchim
Inbunden, Engelska, 2012
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218 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A new brand of apostolic ministry for today's world The Permanent Revolution is a work of theological re-imagination and re-construction that draws from biblical studies, theology, organizational theory, leadership studies, and key social sciences. The book elaborates on the apostolic role rooted in the five-fold ministry from Ephesians 4 (apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teacher), and its significance for the missional movement. It explores how the apostolic ministry facilitates ongoing renewal in the life of the church and focuses on leadership in relation to missional innovation and entrepreneurship.The authors examine the nature of organization as reframed through the lens of apostolic ministry. Shows how to view the world through a biblical perspective and continue the "permanent revolution" that Jesus startedOutlines the essential characteristics of apostolic movement and how to restructure the church and ministry to be more consistent with themAlan Hirsch is a leading voice in the missional movement of the Christian WestThis groundbreaking book integrates theology, sociology, and leadership to further define the apostolic movement.
Del 58 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
In Pursuit of Great AND Godly Leadership
Tapping the Wisdom of the World for the Kingdom of God
AvMike Bonem
Inbunden, Engelska, 2012
189 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Is it possible for church leaders to use biblical and secular leadership concepts in a way that keeps Christ—not the marketplace—at the center of their mission? Drawing on biblical material and business wisdom, In Pursuit of Great AND Godly Leadership explores the critical leadership decisions and practices that shape the success of Christian organizations. These decisions are illustrated in compelling interviews with over forty leaders of churches, universities, denominational bodies, and international ministries. Mike Bonem leverages his background as an MBA-trained manager and an experienced church leader to bridge the gap between the analytical and structured world of business and the faith-driven approach that is essential for healthy churches. Written to offer practical solutions for senior pastors, executive pastors, key laypeople, and leaders of other Christian entities, In Pursuit of Great AND Godly Leadership clearly shows the ways that secular practices can be imported into their organizations. Bonem addresses a variety of topics such as planning, finances, personnel management, measurement, team dynamics, and organizational change. In doing so, he points to the AND that every spiritual organization should strive to achieve.
Del 11 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Leading the Team-Based Church
How Pastors and Church Staffs Can Grow Together into a Powerful Fellowship of Leaders A Leadership Network Publication
AvGeorge Cladis
Inbunden, Engelska, 1999
218 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A Leadership Network Publication In Leading the Team-Based Church, George Cladis issues a clarioncall for ministry teams to embrace a fresh leadership model that isnot based on hierarchy, but on a process of collaboration thatmirrors the relationship of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Hereminds us that today's cultural environment--where authority hasbasis in trust, innovation reaps rewards, and spirituality takesroot in life and work--has matured past the need for the hierarchyof traditional church leadership where the pastor had the finalsay. Through down-to-earth stories from his own experience andthose of clergy in both mainline and evangelical churches, Cladisoffers an exciting alternative to the traditional forms of churchleadership, enabling pastors, congregational leaders, and staff tobreathe new life into their ministries and unleash the fullpotential of the entire ministry team. Cladis, pastor of a fast-growing mainline congregation,demonstrates how cultural changes affecting all ourinstitutions--not just the church--are making it easier to adoptthis new model of leadership. Cladis's practical advice will enableministry teams to work together in ways that both embody theChristian message and call forth the full creativity and love ofthe entire team. "Just when it seems that all that can be said has been said on thesubject of 'teams', just when one has tired of the gumming of thelabel 'team' on everything in sight, along comes perhaps the mostsignificant religious book on teams yet published. Cladisjuxtaposes the theological and cultural context for team-basedministry in a model presentation of what a conversation betweenBible, theology, and culture should look like."--Leonard Sweet,dean, The Theological School and vice president, Drew University
Del 10 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Leading Congregational Change Workbook
AvJim Herrington,Mike Bonemm. fl.
Häftad, Engelska, 2000
151 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A Leadership Network Publication With this much-needed handbook, the authors brilliantly combine their experience guiding dozens of churches through the change process with both the study of Christian disciplines and the sophisticated understanding of such important business thinkers as John Kotter on leading change and Peter Senge on learning organizations. In this eminently readable book the authors have distilled their insights and practices into simple but powerful concepts for leading congregations, whether long established or recently formed, through profound change.Leaders using this guide will also be interested in the companion Leading Congregational Change Workbook, which offers assessment questions, planning worksheets, activities, and case examples for each stage of the process.
Del 1 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Shaped By God's Heart
The Passion and Practices of Missional Churches
AvMilfred Minatrea
Inbunden, Engelska, 2004
189 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Discover the tools to create a new kind of church and move from merely surviving to thriving.Drawing on an extensive two-year field study of 200 churches from a variety of denominations and geographic regions, Milfred Minatrea--a missiologist, urban strategist and practioner in minister--presents the best practices for re-energizing Christian spirituality in a congregational setting. He provides readers with the tools for assessing their congregation’s position on the continuum between maintenance and mission and for determining the actions that will move them toward becoming a missional community. He also outlines key strategies that successful churches have used to become relevant in a postmodern society without losing what is distinctly Christian in their spiritual practices. Milfred Minatrea (Irving, TX) is Director of the Missional Church Center for the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
Del 13 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Culture Shift
Transforming Your Church from the Inside Out
AvRobert Lewis,Wayne Cordeiro
Inbunden, Engelska, 2005
209 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Culture Shift, written for church leaders, ministers, pastors, ministry teams, and lay leaders, leads you through the process of identifying your church’s distinctive culture, gives you practical tools to change it from the inside-out, and provides steps to keep your new culture aligned with your church’s mission. Real transformation is not about working harder at what you’re already doing or even copying another church’s approach but about changing church culture at a foundational level.
Del 15 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Leading from the Second Chair
Serving Your Church, Fulfilling Your Role, and Realizing Your Dreams
AvMike Bonem,Roger Patterson
Inbunden, Engelska, 2005
218 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
LEADING FROM THE SECOND CHAIR will raise awareness of the need for strong leaders in secondary positions. It will describe the value they can bring to their organization and to primary leaders when they are serving at their full potential. It will reshape the way they view their role, with an emphasis on their own responsibility as leaders. It recognizes the unique challenges and frustrations of serving in a subordinate position and equips these leaders with the attitudes and skills that they will need to survive and thrive in this new paradigm. Because of the scarcity of resources for second chair leaders, particularly those in the church, this book will offer a practical way to improve the performance of any organization. Leading Congregational Change discussed the importance of a "vision community"--a diverse group of key members who discern and implement the vision for a congregation--to guide the transformation of a church. This work will extend the theme of an empowered leadership team as we explore how individual clergy and laity can lead effectively.
Del 18 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Practicing Greatness
7 Disciplines of Extraordinary Spiritual Leaders
AvReggie McNeal
Inbunden, Engelska, 2006
209 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Based on his extensive experience as coach and mentor to many thousands of Christian leaders across a broad spectrum of ministry settings, Reggie McNeal helps spiritual leaders understand that they will self-select into or out of greatness. In this important book, McNeal shows how great spiritual leaders are committed consciously and intentionally to seven spiritual disciplines, habits of heart and mind that shape both their character and competence: The discipline of self-awareness—the single most important body of information a leader possesses The discipline of self-management—handling difficult emotions, expectations, temptations, mental vibrancy, and physical well-being The discipline of self-development—a life-long commitment to learning and growing and building on one's strengths The discipline of mission—enjoying the permissions of maintaining the sense of God's purpose for your life and leadership The discipline of decision-making—knowing the elements of good decisions and learning from failure The discipline of belonging—the determination to nurture relationships and to live in community with others, including family, followers, mentors, and friends The discipline of aloneness—the intentional practice of soul-making solitude and contemplation
Del 16 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Organic Church
Growing Faith Where Life Happens
AvNeil Cole
Inbunden, Engelska, 2005
228 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Churches have tried all kinds of ways to attract new and younger members - revised vision statements, hipper worship, contemporary music, livelier sermons, bigger and better auditoriums. But there are still so many people who aren't being reached, who don't want to come to church. And the truth is that attendance at church on Sundays does not necessarily transform lives; God's presence in our hearts is what changes us. Leaders and laypeople everywhere are realizing that they need new and more powerful ways to help them spread God's Word. According to international church starter and pastor Neil Cole, if we want to connect with young people and those who are not coming to church, we must go where people congregate. Cole shows readers how to plant the seeds of the Kingdom of God in the places where life happens and where culture is formed - restaurants, bars, coffeehouses, parks, locker rooms,and neighborhoods. Organic Church offers a hands-on guide for demystifying this new model of church and shows the practical aspects of implementing it.
Del 17 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Missional Leader
Equipping Your Church to Reach a Changing World
AvAlan Roxburgh,Fred Romanuk
Inbunden, Engelska, 2006
209 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
In The Missional Leader, consultants Alan Roxburgh and Fred Romanuk give church and denominational leaders, pastors, and clergy a clear model for leading the change necessary to create and foster a missional church focused outward to spread the message of the Gospel into the surrounding community. The Missional Leader emphasizes principles rather than institutional forms, shows readers how to move away from “church as usual,” and demonstrates what capacities, environments, and mindsets are required to lead a missional church.
Del 20 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Off-Road Disciplines
Spiritual Adventures of Missional Leaders
AvEarl Creps
Inbunden, Engelska, 2006
180 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
In Off-Road Disciplines, Earl Creps reveals that the on-road practices of prayer and Bible reading should be bolstered by the other kinds of encounters with God that occur unexpectedly—complete with the bumps and bruises that happen when you go “off-road.” Becoming an off-road leader requires the cultivation of certain spiritual disciplines that allow the presence of the Holy Spirit to arrange your interior life. Earl Creps explores twelve central spiritual disciplines—six personal and six organizational—that Christian leaders of all ages and denominations need if they are to change themselves and their churches to reach out to the culture around them.
Participant's Guide to the DVD Collection for The Present Future
Six Tough Questions for the Church
AvReggie McNeal
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
84 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
In this accompanying Participant’s Guide to The Present Future DVD Collection, best-selling author Reggie McNeal offers a hands-on workbook for church leaders to use throughout the DVD sessions and their own church development. The Participant's Guide includes the following:A brief introduction to the main issues the DVDs address, to help orient you to the questions and challenges it raises."Conversation Starters," questions designed to spark thinking and insight (as well as conversations with your fellow participants) as you ponder your responses to viewing the DVD sessions.Questions that you may consider between sessions.*The Present Future DVD Collection: Six Tough Questions for the Church by Reggie McNeal contains 1 copy of the Participant’s Guide.
Del 21 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Beyond Megachurch Myths
What We Can Learn from America's Largest Churches
AvScott Thumma,Dave Travis
Inbunden, Engelska, 2007
161 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Drawing on extensive, broad-based, and well-designed research, as well as stories and anecdotes, Beyond Megachurch Myths dispels popluar myths about megachurches while highlighting the diversity within the megachurch phenomenon. Defining a megachurch as a Protestant church that averages at least 2000 total attendees in their weekend services, Scott Thumma and Dave Travis reveal what these churches are and are not, why they are thriving, what their members say about their experiences, and why they have many valuable lessons to teach smaller churches.
Del 22 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Building a Healthy Multi-ethnic Church
Mandate, Commitments and Practices of a Diverse Congregation
AvMark DeYmaz
Inbunden, Engelska, 2007
189 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Through personal stories, proven experience and a thorough analysis of the biblical text, Building a Healthy Multi-ethnic Church illustrates both the biblical mandate for the multi-ethnic church as well as the seven core commitments required to bring it about. Mark DeYmaz, pastor of one of the most proven multi-ethnic churches in the country, writes both from his experience and his extensive study of how to plant, grow, and encourage more ethnically diverse churches. He argues that the "homogenous unit principle" will soon become irrelevant and that the most effective way to spread the Gospel in an increasingly diverse world is through strong and vital multi-ethnic churches.
Del 23 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Church Unique
How Missional Leaders Cast Vision, Capture Culture, and Create Movement
AvWill Mancini
Inbunden, Engelska, 2008
209 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Written by church consultant Will Mancini expert on a new kind of visioning process to help churches develop a stunningly unique model of ministry that leads to redemptive movement. He guides churches away from an internal focus to emphasize participation in their community and surrounding culture. In this important book, Mancini offers an approach for rethinking what it means to lead with clarity as a visionary. Mancini explains that each church has a culture that reflects its particular values, thoughts, attitudes, and actions and shows how church leaders can unlock their church's individual DNA and unleash their congregation's one-of-a-kind potential.

Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series – serie

Tangible Kingdom

Reverse Mentoring

Missional Renaissance

Church Turned Inside Out

Relational Intelligence

Present Future

Missional Map-Making

Externally Focused Quest

Baby Boomers and Beyond

Church 3.0

Viral Churches

Hybrid Church

Your Church in Rhythm

Missional Communities

Other 80 Percent

Permanent Revolution

In Pursuit of Great AND Godly Leadership

Leading the Team-Based Church

Leading Congregational Change Workbook

Shaped By God's Heart

Culture Shift

Leading from the Second Chair

Practicing Greatness

Organic Church

Missional Leader

Off-Road Disciplines

Participant's Guide to the DVD Collection for The Present Future

Beyond Megachurch Myths

Building a Healthy Multi-ethnic Church

Church Unique

Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series – serie

Tangible Kingdom

Reverse Mentoring

Missional Renaissance

Church Turned Inside Out

Relational Intelligence

Present Future

Missional Map-Making

Externally Focused Quest

Baby Boomers and Beyond

Church 3.0

Viral Churches

Hybrid Church

Your Church in Rhythm

Missional Communities

Other 80 Percent

Permanent Revolution

In Pursuit of Great AND Godly Leadership

Leading the Team-Based Church

Leading Congregational Change Workbook

Shaped By God's Heart

Culture Shift

Leading from the Second Chair

Practicing Greatness

Organic Church

Missional Leader

Off-Road Disciplines

Participant's Guide to the DVD Collection for The Present Future

Beyond Megachurch Myths

Building a Healthy Multi-ethnic Church

Church Unique

Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series – serie

Tangible Kingdom

Reverse Mentoring

Missional Renaissance

Church Turned Inside Out

Relational Intelligence

Present Future

Missional Map-Making

Externally Focused Quest

Baby Boomers and Beyond

Church 3.0

Viral Churches

Hybrid Church

Your Church in Rhythm

Missional Communities

Other 80 Percent

Permanent Revolution

In Pursuit of Great AND Godly Leadership