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www. congregationalresources. org: a guide to resources for building congregational vitality

Richard Bass

As a companion to the groundbreaking Congregational Resource Guide, an online resource produced by the Alban Institute and the Indianapolis Center for Congregations, this book is an invaluable resource for congregational leaders. It puts the rich array of important congregational resources into context by examining the key books, organizations, Web sites, and people that will help leaders gain an understanding of important issues facing their faith communities.

The book features overviews on 10 topics of crucial importance for congregations, written by experts in their fields, including:

  • Resources and Resourcing by John Wimmer
  • Building Issues by Ryan D. Hazen
  • Faith and Money by Dan Hotchkiss
  • Evaluation by John Janka
  • Leadership by Paul C. Chaffee
  • Crossing Cultural Boundaries by Jacqueline J. Lewis
  • Lay Ministry by Jean Morris Trumbauer
  • Congregational Health by Thomas F. Fischer
  • Community Ministry by Amy L. Sherman
  • Preaching by G. Lee Ramsey, Jr.

This book also offers annotated lists of selected resources on each topic to encourage congregational understanding and transformation.

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Praise for the Book
“The Congregational Resource Guide has the potential to become the ‘go to’ place for a vast number of congregational leaders seeking help in addressing questions that can enhance congregational ministry and, indeed, lead to transformation in their communities of faith.”—Lovett H. Weems, Jr.

“The Congregational Resource Guide is an incredible resource for the church and one that needs to be shouted from the mountain tops! It addresses the issues of greatest important to congregations.”—Julie Aageson, National Coordinator, ELCA Resource Centers

About the Author

Bass,RichardRichard Bass is the director of publishing at the Alban Institute. He is also editor of Congregations magazine. 

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ISBN# 1-56699-266-4
Alban No. AL256
paper, 264 pages
2004

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$16.00 ($12.80 for members)



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