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Create a small, strong congregation that is dedicated to advancing God's mission

The twenty-first century is the century of small, strong congregations. More people will be drawn to small, strong congregations than any other kind of congregation. Yes, there are mega-congregations; Their number is increasing greatly. Nevertheless, across the planet, the vast majority of congregations will be small and strong, and the vast majority of people will be in these congregations.

With uncommon wisdom Kennon L. Callahan--today's most noted church consultant--moves ahead of conventional...

This wise and practical guide provides clear insight for both pastors and congregations on how to begin a healthy, productive new pastorate or make a fresh start in an ongoing ministry. Author Kennon L. Callahan, today's most sought-after church consultant, has conferred with thousands of pastors and congregations, helping them discover their strengths and gifts and showing them how to work together in service to their community and mission. Here he offers fresh suggestions on how pastors and congregations can ensure a solid future together, whether they are newly beginning or beginning...

This complete guide to giving and stewardship sheds new light on solid financial resources, one of the 12 keys to building an effective church. Here is a practical plan for the growth and development of giving and stewardship in your congregation, complete with action worksheets that advance the progress of the plan over four years.

Bobby runs for his life. Marie and Jason celebrate. We hit a coral reef. Harold and Steve discover their gifts. Sweet Silence and Hilda Mae share. Julie is a wonderful gift. The anchor slips. The father runs. Dr. Politella teaches with grace. Dorothy lives. Gene and Bob find common ground. John and Mary discover hope. You will enjoy meeting these persons and learning from them. In Living in Grace, Kennon L. Callahan shares these persons and the events, learnings, and best practices for living that grow from them. Dr. Callahan does so with an encouraging, joyful spirit, deep wisdom, good...

The Twelve Keys Bible Study offers a companion volume to the best-selling book, Twelve Keys to an Effective Church. The Bible Study helps readers put the Twelve Keys for strong healthy congregations in biblical perspective and gives clergy and church leaders biblical resources for each of the twelve keys. It includes reflections on the scriptures as well as suggestions and questions for study and conversation. This helpful resource can be used as a guide with individuals, groups, congregations, worship services and retreats.

This step-by-step guide to healthy habits of church finances will help church leaders focus their best creativity, leadership, and energy on advancing their mission. Written for committee members, key leaders, pastors, and staffs, this is a detailed account of budgeting and fund-raising, complete with charts and questionnaires.

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

In 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...

"This book will help you to see all you do in mission in a new light. It will help you put your priorities into better order. It will help you maximize the effectiveness of your resources for this mission time. And it will guide you through the many decisions and choices about your space and facilities as you keep the perspective of your mission foremost." — Kennon Callahan, Building for Effective Mission

How can congregations clarify and advance their mission in the twenty-first century? And how can they maximize their resources as they reach out and serve the community?

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Kennon Callahan shares a new understanding of leadership, and helps missionary pastors grow their leadership by cultivating new understandings and practices in seven key areas. Callahan guides pastors and key leaders in building on their creativity and imagination in order to revitalize their local churches and advance their missions.

-Preaching today-, says Kennon Callahan, - is less about law and more about grace. It is about inviting people to discover God's grace, perhaps for the first time, and touching their lives in a powerful, personal, helpful way.-

Callahan, who has helped tens of thousands of church leaders and pastors through his dynamic workshops and seminars, sees the sermon as a shared event for the pastor and the congregation who are gathered to discover the good news for this day and the week to come. He sees preaching as a sign of grace, compassion, community, and hope.

Preaching Grace...

A practical guide to the crucial role of visiting in the life of a church--a role that has grown even more important in an age when so many do not regularly attAnd church services. Presented here are 14 different forms of visiting, to reach both within the church congregation and in the community at large.

An encouraging, helpful book that shares possibilities for living in peace. Discover ten helpful events. Discover wonderful persons in Eunice, Mrs. Perkins, Gene, Charles, Ken, Opal, Grandma Ida and Kate, Mom, Mimi, Aunt Bea, St. John's, Dorothy, Grand Children, Orville, and Ken and Julie. Discover peace. Live in grace and peace.

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...

An essential guide for church leaders to help them incorporate the Twelve Keys

As a companion to Twelve Keys to an Effective Church, the Leader's Guide provides ideas and suggestions on how to lead using the Twelve Keys model, how to handle congregational dynamics, plus guidelines on leading a Twelve Keys Planning Retreat to prepare for the future.

• Shows how to use the Twelve Keys model within a congregation
• Offers helpful resources and suggestions for encouraging action, implementation, and momentum
• Includes guidelines on leading a Twelve Keys...

How can you change a stagnant, inward-focused church of pew-sitters into a growing, outreach-oriented fellowship of believers? In The Pastor’s Guide to Growing a Christlike Church, you’ll discover the keys to creating a vibrant, biblical, spiritually healthy church. William Willimon, H.B. London, George Hunter III, and other well-known church leaders teach you how to: Develop servant leaders among the laity Get laity involved in serving the community Nurture healthy spirituality in the church Develop authentic Christian community and fellowship Plan worship services that...