Twelve keys to an effective church

"A thoroughly revised and updated edition of one of the most trusted and authoritative strategic resources for church leaders. In this second edition of his groundbreaking book, Kennon Callahan identifies the twelve essential qualities of successful, growing churches and offers all congregations a way to unlock their potential for effective ministry. The Twelve Keys program balances practical planning with theological understanding to help churches function more effectively as they seek to grow and better serve their members. Shows church leaders how to claim and expand upon their church's strengths and become a mission growth congregation. Explores each of the twelve keys in depth, from mission to visitation to worship to relationships to programs to details of facilities maintenance. Based on a time-tested approach that has been used by hundreds of thousands of churches. Now incorporates the planning guide (previously a separate publication). The book includes solid, practical guidelines and tools to help any church become a strong, healthy congregation"--Publisher description.

First sentence: A successful church delivers effective missional outreach, shepherding of its families and friends through life's pilgrimage, primary groups of sharing and caring, corporate and prayerful worship, and a thoughtful, streamlined organizational structure-all toward developing the congregation's mission in the world, growth in grace, and understanding of everyday life in the light of the Christian fai

Year

1983

Language

English

Publisher

Jossey-Bass

Editions

10

Pages

278

ISBN

9780470559291

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