Energizing the Congregation: Images That Shape Your Church's Ministry - Softcover

Dudley, Carl S.; Johnson, Sally A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0664253598 ISBN 13: 9780664253592

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press, 1993

Synopsis

According to Carl Dudley and Sally Johnson, the discovery of strong and compelling congregational self-images binds church members together and energizes ministry. They describe five images of churches' relationships to their communities over time--the Survivor, Prophet, Pillar, Pilgrim, and Servant styles--thus allowing churches to gain the knowledge necessary to build on their strengths and address their weaknesses.

About this title

About the Author:

Carl S. Dudley was Professor of Church and Community at Hartford Seminary and co-Director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research in Hartford, Connecticut. Dudley was nationally known for his work in mobilizing local churches for community ministries, and is recognized for his long history of working for such causes as the peace movement, civil rights for the incarcerated, and housing reform. He is the author, co-author, or editor of sixteen books, including, Basic Steps Toward Community Ministry and Carriers of Faith: Lessons from Congregational Studies.

From Library Journal:

In an attempt to revitalize churches of different denominations, the authors describe characteristics of congregations and members' perceptions of their congregations using five images of the church community relationships: pillar, pilgrim, survivor, prophet, and servant. Articulating these images, which may otherwise be unconscious, leads to congregational empowerment and to new ministries within the congregation. The book focuses on five churches and their self-images and mixing of new images; the churches have diverse affiliations representing inner city, suburban, and rural environments. Highly recommended for seminary libraries.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0664253598
• ISBN 13: 9780664253592
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 132