Mead takes a broad look at past and present changes in the church, and postulates a future to which those changes are calling us. Denominations, once structured to deliver resources to far-off lands of foreign mission, now encounter the mission field in the layperson's workplace and the community surrounding the local congregation. Thus, the ...
Twenty years after Critical Moment of Ministry was first published, Loren Mead returns to his groundbreaking work on one of the most important times in a congregation's life--the time between one pastor's leaving and another's arrival. In this revised edition, A Change of Pastors, Mead shares the wisdom he gained from thirty-five years of studying ...
The Alban Institute expands its look at how congregations tackle the issue of money as it relates to faith and lifestyles. Several renowned experts offer fresh perspectives on various aspects of this issue, with innovative ideas and solutions for congregations and their leaders. Along with previous Money, Faith, and Lifestyle titles, the new ...
For a future to materialize, the church must first take a hard look in the mirror. Only then can corrective measures be taken to help make the church a more relevant part of people's live in the 21st century. If changes aren't made, the church will become obsolete.
This hands-on guide helps congregations meet the reality and challenges of today's constantly changing urban and suburban church communities. Congregations in Transition, written in an easy-to-follow workbook format, is designed to help communities of faith focus on the changing needs of their members and explore the opportunities and options open ...
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