The Twelve Keys Leaders' Guide An Approach for Grassroots, Key Leaders, and Pastors Together

by Callahan, Kennon L.

• ISBN13: 9780470559284
• ISBN10: 0470559284
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-01-19
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

Since it was published in 1983, the first edition of the original Twelve Keys to an Effective Church has benefited thousands of congregations around the world.The thoroughly revised and updated Twelve Keys Leaders' Guide, designed to accompany Twelve Keys to an Effective Church, offers leaders an indispensable, step-by-step resource for creating and implementing their long-range plans. It clearly shows how to examine a church's strengths and move the congregation toward action, accomplishment, and achievement. This valuable guide thoroughly explains the basic principles of the planning process and gives helpful insights into the dynamics of memory, change, conflict, and hope in congregations. You will discover possibilities to build the momentum, deepen the resources, and advance the strengths of your congregation.This important resource can also be used to help build an effective, successful business, develop a strong, healthy non-profit grouping, advance an effective, healthy college or university, and create a strong, healthy family.

Author Biography

Kennon L. Callahan, B.A., M.Div., S.T.M., Ph.D. — researcher, professor, and pastor — is one of today's most sought-after church consultants and speakers. Author of many books, he is best known for his groundbreaking Twelve Keys to an Effective Church, which has formed the basis for the widely acclaimed Mission Growth Movement.

Table of Contents

A Prayer	p. ix
A Bird on the Wing	p. xi
Momentum
Motivations	p. 3
Leaders and Key Objectives	p. 15
An Effective Long-Range Plan	p. 28
Excellent Mistakes and Objectives Worth Not Doing	p. 36
Memory, Change, Conflict, and Hope	p. 47
Resources
Congregation, Community, Direction	p. 75
Possibilities	p. 87
What to Listen For and Look For	p. 106
Principles for Participation	p. 112
Developing Your Congregation
Planning and Action	p. 127
Creative Study	p. 136
Celebration Planning	p. 141
Act Swiftly	p. 151
Matches, Timelines, Focus	p. 162
Conclusion: Grace	p. 168
Acknowledgments	p. 187
About the Author	p. 189
Books	p. 191
Index	p. 195
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