{"product_id":"vital-christian-community-philip-brochard-9781640655201","title":"Vital Christian Community: Twelve Characteristics of Healthy Congregations","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwelve characteristics of healthy Christian communities and the congregational and personal practices that develop them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCongregations have been the bedrock of mainline Christian life and practice for centuries but in recent years many have dwindled in energy and impact. Leaders conclude that change is needed, that they can't keep applying the same models and practices that have served in the past but no longer seem to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt a time when all kinds of institutions are being buffeted by swift and strong cultural forces, Brochard and Newton believe the congregation to be a primary site for the transformation of individuals, communities, and the world and that the measures for congregational vitality begin with health, faithfulness, and effectiveness as local expressions of the Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors offer readers insights into developing a sense of purpose, building trust, encouraging curiosity, becoming more collaborative, appreciating productive conflict, and other vital skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Philip Brochard, Alissabeth Newton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1640655204\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781640655201\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Church Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/20\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 5.95w x 0.50d","brand":"Philip Brochard","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44068035035391,"sku":"9781640655201","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8e6b1a55-40e1-409a-998c-c2db35f3ab55.jpg?v=1685416682","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/vital-christian-community-philip-brochard-9781640655201","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}