Inviting Church - A Study of New Member Assimilation

Ever wonder why some people never return after their first visit? Why some join but you rarely see them? Or why others become active participants in your church family's life and worship? Discover how your congregation can meet growth challenges. Based on Alban Institute research, The Inviting Church includes a self-study design for assessing assimilation processes and analyzing visitors' perceptions.

About the author

Roy Oswald is a Senior Consultant with The Alban Institute and the author of several publications including 'New Beginnings: a pastorate start up workbook' and 'The Inviting Church', which he co-authored with Speed B. Leas.

Product details

• Authors: Speed B. Leas, Roy M. Oswald
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.1987
• EAN: 9781566990202
• ISBN: 978-1-56699-020-2
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 198 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Humanities (general)