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9780806680446

A Field Guide to the Missional Congregation

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  • ISBN13:

    9780806680446

  • ISBN10:

    080668044X

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2008-04-01
  • Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Pub

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* A no-nonsense articulation of the core principles for transformational congregations * From two of the church's most authoritative voices in the field of transformational leadership

Author Biography

Rick Rouse is Senior Pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Phoenix, Arizona and teaches at Luther Seminary in the Doctor of Ministry program. He is the author of Fire of Grace: The Healing Power of Forgiveness (Augsburg Books, 2005), and serves as a church consultant and popular conference speaker Craig Van Gelder is Professor of Congregational Mission at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He has written several books on transformational ministry including The Evangelizing Church: A Lutheran Contribution (Augsburg Fortress, 2005) with Rick Bliese

Table of Contents

Forewordp. 9
Introduction: Encountering God's Work Among Us: A Journey of Discoveryp. 13
Does the Church Have a Future?p. 17
A Missional Identity: God's Vision for Congregationsp. 30
Seven Transformational Keys
Develop a Vision for God's Missionp. 43
Focus on God's Mission and Discipleshipp. 55
Cultivate a Healthy Climatep. 69
Build a Supportive Team of Staff and Lay Leadershipp. 81
Stay the Course When Facing Conflictp. 95
Practice Stewardship to Build Financial Viabilityp. 109
Celebrate Successes and the Contributions of Allp. 121
Epilogue: The Missional Journey: Bearing Witness to the Kingdom of Godp. 133
Amazing Grace Church Strategic Planp. 136
Example Financial Report for Amazing Grace Churchp. 140
Notesp. 141
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