{"product_id":"small-strong-congregations-creating-strengths-and-health-for-your-congregation-paperback-softback-9781118594261","title":"Small, Strong Congregations; Creating Strengths and Health for Your Congregation (Paperback \/ softback) 9781118594261","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSmall, Strong Congregations\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eCreating Strengths and Health for Your Congregation\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKennon L. Callahan (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118594261, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 29 November 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e354 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1.9 cm, 0.411 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreate a small, strong congregation that is dedicated to advancing God's mission\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe twenty-first century is the century of small, strong congregations. More people will be drawn to small, strong congregations than any other kind of congregation. Yes, there are mega-congregations; Their number is increasing greatly. Nevertheless, across the planet, the vast majority of congregations will be small and strong, and the vast majority of people will be in these congregations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith uncommon wisdom Kennon L. Callahan--today's most noted church consultant--moves ahead of conventional thinking and in \u003ci\u003eSmall, Strong Congregations\u003c\/i\u003e offers his unique vision of the church of the future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis important book chronicles the emergence of a vast number of congregations that are questioning the bigger-is-better notion in church membership. These congregations are deliberately small, active, and happy in their dedication to creating strong church communities that advance God's mission. Step by step, Kennon Callahan shows pastors and other church leaders how they can develop the values and specific qualities helpful to shape and strengthen their own small congregations.Written to be a hands-on guide, \u003ci\u003eSmall, Strong Congregations\u003c\/i\u003e offers practical suggestions for creating mission and service, compassion and shepherding, community and belonging, self-reliance and self-sufficiency, worship and hope, teams and leaders, space and facilities, and giving and generosity. This wise resource is filled with illustrative examples that show clearly how myriad small churches have created solid, vigorous congregations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall Is Strong.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMission and Service.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompassion and Shepherding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity and Belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Reliance and Self-Sufficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorship and Hope.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam, Leaders, and Congregation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpace and Facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving and Generosity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving with the Spirit of Promise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Author.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Religion \u0026amp; beliefs [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religion \u0026amp; beliefs\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religion%20\u0026amp;%20beliefs%20%5BHR%5D%22\"\u003eHR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52417785889048,"sku":"9781118594261","price":17.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118594261.jpg?v=1784509304","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/small-strong-congregations-creating-strengths-and-health-for-your-congregation-paperback-softback-9781118594261","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}