Your Church in Rhythm

ISBN-13: 9780470598870 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 224 str.

Bruce B. Miller

Opis

A gentle new way for church leader's to survive stress and burnout Bruce Miller debunks the idea of balance--basically trying to have it all, all the time. Most churches and their pastors try to do everything at once and feel guilty if any one aspect (worship, ministries, outreach, etc.) is neglected. He replaces the exhausting concept of balance with the idea of rhythm: churches, like people, need to give attention to different programs and ministries at different times, basically by attending to their seasons and cycles.

• Offers an innovative new model for church leaders
• Miller has been influential in the formation and promotion of "Church-Based Training" as in international movement
• Offers a proven method for avoiding burnout for church leaders and members by doing the right things at the right time

The author offers much-need help to overwhelmed leaders and shows them how to apply Miller's seasonal/cyclical approach to church life.

Spis treści

About the Jossey–Bass Leadership Network Series ix

Foreword by Will Mancini xi

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xv

Introduction Time: Th e Forgotten Dimension xvii

PART ONE Identifying What Time It Is in Your Church 1

1 Why Do Church in Rhythm? 3

2 Kairos and Chronos Rhythms 17

3 Discerning Your Organizational Stage 27

4 Recognizing Your Ministry Seasons 45

PART TWO Kairos Rhythm Strategies 57

5 Release Expectations 59

6 Seize Opportunities 73

7 Anticipate What′s Next 91

PART THREE Chronos Rhythm Strategies 107

8 Pace Your Church 109

9 Build Mission–Enhancing Rituals 123

10 Oscillate Intensity and Renewal 139

Conclusion Rhythm Solution Process for Your Church 155

Discussion Questions 165

Rhythm Overview 169

Notes 171

References 177

The Author 181

Index 183

O autorze

Bruce B. Miller is the founding and senior pastor of Christ Fellowship, formerly named McKinney Fellowship Bible Church, near Dallas, Texas. He also founded the Center for Church Based Training (CCBT) where he served for eleven years as the chairman of the board of directors. He speaks at conferences and seminars in the United States and other countries, including Mexico, China, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.

Leadership Network, a division of OneHundredX, seeks to accelerate the impact of 100X leaders. Since 1996, Leadership Network Publications has presented thoroughly researched and practical concepts from leading thinkers, practitioners, and pioneering churches. www.leadnet.org

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Praise for Your Church in Rhythm

"One of the hardest places to find God′s rhythm for life is in the church. It shouldn′t be that way, but it is?Bruce Miller has some ideas that can make the difference. For all those of you who have grown weary in well–doing, you can′t afford not to read this important work."
Randy Frazee, senior minister, Oak Hills Church, San Antonio, Texas, and author, Making Room for Life

"How do you view a church as a living, dynamic organism? How do you discern and diagnose where it is in the ′life cycle′ and how to treat it accordingly? Your Church in Rhythm is a look at how to see the church in a new way and wrestle with what to do given where it is."
Darrell Bock, research professor, New Testament, and professor of spiritual development and culture, Dallas Theological Seminary

"Your Church In Rhythm is a fresh approach to managing the competing demands on your church′s resources. It′s a must read for all church leaders."
Steve Stroope, senior pastor, Lakepointe Church

"Bruce Miller is a skilled practitioner who gives us a new way of talking about our challenges as church leaders. Seeing our churches through the lenses of various rhythms helps us to clarify issues and see our way forward with greater intentionality and effectiveness. Your Church in Rhythm provides a synthesis of brilliant insights into the life cycles of organizations."
Reggie McNeal, missional leadership specialist, Leadership Network, and author, The Present Future and Missional Renaissance

"Most pastors and church leaders stay up late many nights worrying about things they can′t control. This book will let them sleep easier and lead their churches with a clear understanding of the natural ebb and flow of church attendance, staff motivation, and leadership maturity."
Brad Smith, president, Bakke Graduate University