- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
About this book
No pastor can lead a congregation to renewal alone. it requires a complete change of heart for the whole congregation. Congregational renewal occurs when people engage communally in a transition in their very understanding of the nature and purpose of their church. This goes far beyond a simple retooling of the mission statement or addition of a few programs. Authors Mary Sellon and Daniel Smith lead congregations through this process of renewal, breaking down into understandable components what is happening in the people themselves that makes renewal efforts successful. Pathway to Renewal offers pastors and congregational leaders a framework for understanding and addressing the deep cultural shift facing the people of a congregation during congregational renewal. This book will help leaders make sense of where their congregation could get stuck and guide them in thinking through what needs to be addressed next as a congregation seeks renewal. The realigning of a congregation's heart and sense of purpose can be a long process, but one that ultimately all congregations must experience in order to fully live out the world-transforming mission that God has given them to do.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, weâve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere â even offline. Perfect for commutes or when youâre on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Pathway to Renewal by Daniel P. Smith,Mary K. Sellon in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Theology & Religion & Religious Institutions & Organizations. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
Information
Table of contents
- FOREWORD
- PREFACE
- PROLOGUE The Carpenter and the Unbuilder
- CHAPTER 1 Congregational Renewal: What It Is and What It Requires
- CHAPTER 2 The Big Challenges of Congregational Renewal
- CHAPTER 3âPHASE 1 OF RENEWAL Developing Readiness: Preparing the Leaders to Lead
- CHAPTER 4âPHASE 2 OF RENEWAL Surfacing a Guiding Vision: Expanding the Congregationâs Openness to God
- CHAPTER 5âPHASE 3 OF RENEWAL Living into the Vision: Aligning the Work of the Congregation with the Vision
- CHAPTER 6 A Primer on Planning
- EPILOGUE The Carpenter and the Unbuilder
- APPENDIX A Group Exercises for Personal Formation
- APPENDIX B Processes to Help Surface a Vision
- APPENDIX C Powerful Questions
- RESOURCES FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION