Cooperating Congregations

Cooperating Congregations PDF

Author: Gilson Waldkoenig

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2000-02-01

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1566995019

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Based on an intensive study of five cooperative ministry ventures, this thought-provoking book looks at how each takes a unique approach in addressing its own mission context. From rural ministries in North Dakota and West Virginia, to ambitious community development projects in Alabama and Maine, to intensive urban mission in Milwaukee, these engaging stories will stimulate readers to take a fresh look and new approaches to parish and community issues.

Small Congregation, Big Potential

Small Congregation, Big Potential PDF

Author: Lyle E. Schaller

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 0687036569

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"There are many questions that leaders of small-membership congregations as themselves about their church's future. Lyle Schaller suggests that two in particular should rise to the top of the list. What is the right size of a church and should these congregations make their plans on the basis of few resources and fewer options. If you are believe that believes that small-membership churches are distinctive places of Christian witness and service, then this book is for you.