Renovate or Die

by Farr, Bob; Kotan, Kay (CON); Anderson, Doug (AFT)

• ISBN13: 9781426715860
• ISBN10: 1426715862
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-05-01
• Publisher: Abingdon Pr

Summary

Bob Farr asserts that to change the world, we must first change the Church. Rearranging the pews, painting the fellowship hall, or paving the parking lot are just not enough. With clear language and practical tips, this book will inspire and help you organize your church for new life. Learn how to grow your church and discover the commitments that leaders must make to guarantee the fruitfulness of local congregations. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Bob Farr is Director of Congregational Excellence, Missouri Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Kay L. Kotan is a coach, speaker, and author. Find her at www.KayKotan.com. She lives in Independence, Missouri.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Introduction: Renovate or Die	p. 1
Ten Ways to Renovate Your Church	p. 15
It All Starts with the Pastor	p. 17
Understand Your Present Reality	p. 24
Get the Basics Right	p. 30
Create Momentum	p. 36
Inspire through Experiential Worship with Life-Application Preaching	p. 42
Think Strategies, Not Programs	p. 51
Staffing for Leadership	p. 57
Disciple with Clear Steps	p. 67
Network, Network, Network, and Then Market	p. 74
Dare to Simplify the Structure	p. 88
Five Strategies for Judicatory Leaders	p. 99
Overview: Changing the Conference Culture	p. 101
Strategy One: Reorganize Roles and Resources	p. 116
Strategy Two: Provide Every Pastor a Continuous Learning Community	p. 122
Strategy Three: Coach for Performance	p. 129
Strategy Four: Consult, Evaluate, and Hold Yourselves Accountable	p. 132
Strategy Five: Engage Laity	p. 139
Conclusion: Be a Five Practices Church	p. 142
Epilogue	p. 143
Contributors	p. 146
Bibliography	p. 147
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