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Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext Since it was published in 1983, the first edition of the original Twelve Keys to an Effective Church has benefited thousands of congregations from across the world. Now completely revised and updated, the second edition is even more useful and inspiring for congregations. The second edition of Twelve Keys to an Effective Church includes excellent suggestions on the five basic qualities for growing strong, healthy congregations and contains new possibilities and resources for implementing the Twelve Keys. It includes new material, wisdom, and insights on such important topics as mission, sacrament, and grace. Based on Kennon L. Callahan's many years of consulting with churches all over the world, this new edition will help leaders grow into strong, healthy congregations. This important resource can also be used to help build an effective, successful business, develop a strong non-profit grouping, advance an effective college or university, and create a strong, healthy family. Zusammenfassung Identifies the twelve essential qualities of successful! growing churches and offers congregations a way to unlock their potential for effective ministry. This title shows church leaders how to claim and expand upon their church's strengths and become a mission growth congregation. Inhaltsverzeichnis A Prayer viii Part One: The Basic Qualities Grace 3 Strengths 12 Compassion 21 Excellent Sprinters 30 Act Swiftly 37 Part Two: The Twelve Keys 1. One Mission Outreach 53 2. Shepherding Visitation 69 3. Stirring, Helpful Worship 84 4. Significant Relational Groupings 105 5. Strong Leadership Team 123 6. Solid Decision Process 139 7. One Major Program 148 8. Open Accessibility 161 9. High Visibility 174 10. Land, Landscaping, and Parking 184 11. Adequate Space and Facilities 205 12. Generous Giving 223 Conclusion: Mission, Sacrament, Grace 239 Appendixes A Twelve Keys Celebration Retreat 249 Charts 253 Twelve Keys Action Plan 257 Acknowledgments 261 Special Acknowledgments 263 About the Author 267 Books by Kennon L. Callahan 269 Index 273 ...
