Reweaving the Sacred: A Practical Guide to Change and Growth for Challenged Congregations (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780898695885)

Ideal growth and development tool for small congregations in all mainline denominationsSimple, clear exercises and techniques to help leaders and members pinpoint problems and claim and identify gifts and values of their shared history, in order to engage in a ministry of renewal, welcome, and growth. Topics include:

• Relationships and Identity - understanding the starting point for rebuilding and outreach
• Grief and Healing - unpacking concerns that might be inhibiting growth
• Providing Safety and Security - engendering trust, beginning with leaders
• Inviting Growth - plans and exercises to cultivate invitation and inclusion of newcomers
• Understanding Gifts through Storytelling - helping leaders identify their future through variety of teaching and learning styles.
  


Author: Carol J. Gallagher
ISBN-10: 0898695880
ISBN-13: 9780898695885
Publisher: Church Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2008
Pages: 135
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.98w x 0.36d