Motivating Your Church presents much needed insights that any church pastor or leaderregardless of a denomination’s affiliation, size or personalitycan adopt, without having to secure a council’s approval or redevelop an entire congregational culture. The authors identify how to inspire an intrinsic, internal motivation.
Written in Korean, this is the ground-breaking book that has shown thousands of congregations how to overcome the destructive attitudes and systems that prevent them from focusing on their true mission: making disciples of Jesus Christ.In this upgraded edition, Bandy continues to explore the meaning of walking with Jesus in the 21st century. Drawing on the stories of exciting new congregations that have arisen within the last few years, he sharpens his portrayal of the thriving church system, demonstrating its essential concern for savvy awareness of the larger culture and fidelity to the core of the gospel.
This is Cardinal Joseph Bernardin's first pastoral letter to the Church of Chicago. It makes clear his intention that Sunday liturgy in parishes becomes the center, the spirit and the force of Catholic life. A practical tool for the parish staff, liturgy boards, ministry groups, and all parishioners and parish organizations. Published by Liturgy Training Publications.
Here are true stories of innovatice ministry to foster the creative imagination of readers of every denomination--parishes that are reaching out to youth and young adults, fostering small communities, revitalizing adult education, reconciling inactive members, and much more.
