When the pastoral staff of a church set out to create ministry partnerships with lay leaders, they want their group leaders to know what is expected of them. Nine Keys clearly and simply describes the role that lay leaders must fulfill, if they are to be trusted by those who oversee them. and helpful to those in their care.
When the pastoral staff of a church set out to create ministry partnerships with lay leaders, they want their group leaders to know what is expected o...
Some churches grow rapidly, only to hit a ceiling. Other churches have experienced declining or static attendance--many of them for decades. Frustrated pastors and church leaders want growth methods that work, but without adding to pastoral fatigue. How to Break Growth Barriers argues that growth comes when effective leadership and lay-empowerment skills work hand in hand. This requires a shift of focus from the shepherd as the primary caregiver to shepherd as developer and coach of many caregivers. The authors show pastors how to communicate a vision for the future and then...
Some churches grow rapidly, only to hit a ceiling. Other churches have experienced declining or static attendance--many of them for decades. Frustrate...
