Can Our Church Live?

Alice Mann

doi:10.5771/9781566994811

Can Our Church Live?

Published 2000

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doi.org/10.5771/9781566994811
ISBN print: 978-1-56699-226-8
ISBN online: 978-1-56699-481-1
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham

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Zusammenfassung

Nothing on earth lives forever—not even congregations. Alban Institute senior consultant Alice Mann explains how the natural life cycle of a congregation, as well as other internal and external factors, can produce a congregation that is in real trouble. She then offers hope for congregations that want to change. Practical options for congregations, leadership challenges for laity and clergy, and ways to work with denominations are detailed and engaging discussion questions provide a basis for congregational planning

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Preface
1–12 CHAPTER 1: What Is Redevelopment? 1–12
13–36 CHAPTER 2: Why Your Congregation Is in Trouble Now 13–36
37–61 CHAPTER 3: Reconnecting Congregation with Context 37–61
62–96 CHAPTER 4: Assessing Your Options 62–96
97–116 CHAPTER 5: What Do We Do Next? 97–116
117–120 EPILOGUE 117–120
121–126 NOTES 121–126
127–137 APPENDIX A: Trend Scan: The View From Here 127–137
138–147 APPENDIX B: What Happens Between Sizes? 138–147
148–150 APPENDIX C: Diocesan Coalition for Missionand Ministry Guidelines 148–150
151–157 APPENDIX D: Expectations and Responsibilities of a Pastor/Congregation under the Synodical Appointment Process for Redevelopment 151–157
158–168 APPENDIX E: Collaborative Development Report 158–168

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