Raising the Roof: The Book: Chapter Excerpts

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Introduction

Chapter 1. Changing Size

Chapter 2. Barriers to Growth

Chapter 3. Foundations for the Breakthrough to Program Size

Chapter 4. Five Steps in Congregational Learning

Appendix A. The Foundations Course: Cornerstone of an Adult Faith Formation Strategy

Appendix B. Resources for Releasing Gifts for Ministry

Appendix C. Factors in the Stevenson “Margin-in-Life” Scale

Appendix D. “Raising the Roof” Interview Questions

Appendix E. System Change Index

Appendix F. Biblical Reflections

Appendix G. Trend Scan: The View from Here

Appendix H. “Snapshot” Page from a Perfect “Ministry Area Profile”

Appendix I. Should We Add a New Worship Service?

Notes