Twelve Keys to an Effective Church: Strong, Healthy Congregations Living in the Grace of God , 2nd Edition

by Kennon L. Callahan (Dallas, Texas)

• ISBN13: 9780470569894
• ISBN10: 0470569891
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-12-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

A thoroughly revised and updated edition of one of the most trusted and authoritative strategic resources for church leadersIn 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.

Table of Contents

A Prayer

The Basic Qualities

Grace

Strengths

Compassion

Excellent Sprinters

Act Swiftly

The Twelve Keys

One Mission Outreach

Shepherding Visitation

Stirring, Helpful Worship

Significant Relational Groupings

Strong Leadership Team

Solid Decision Process

One Major Program

Open Accessibility

High Visibility

Land, Landscaping, and Parking

Adequate Space and Facilities

Generous Giving

Conclusion: Mission, Sacrament, Grace

Appendixes

A Twelve Keys Celebration Retreat

Charts

Twelve Keys Action Plan

Acknowledgments

Special Acknowledgments

About the Author

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