Transforming Congregational Culture

by Robinson, Anthony B.

• ISBN13: 9780802805188
• ISBN10: 0802805183
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-02-01
• Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co

Author Biography

Anthony B. Robinson is senior minister of Plymouth Congregational Church (UCC) in Seattle, Washington. A frequent contributor to The Christian Century and other journals and magazines

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. vii
The Challenge We Face, Part I	p. 1
The Challenge We Face, Part II	p. 12
From Civic Faith to Human Transformation	p. 25
From Assuming the Goods to Delivering the Goods	p. 39
Delivering the Goods	p. 56
Congregational Spirituality: From Givers to Receivers Who Give	p. 66
From Board Culture to Ministry Culture	p. 73
From Community Organization to Faith-Based Ministry	p. 85
From Democracy to Discernment	p. 92
The Budget: From End to Means	p. 100
From Fellowship to Hospitality	p. 107
Membership Growth: From Passive to Active	p. 114
Leadership for Change: Skills and Strategies	p. 122
Index	p. 137
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