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Written by church consultant Will Manciniѡn expert on a new kind of visioning process to help churches develop a stunningly unique model of ministry that leads to redemptive movement. He guides churches away from an internal focus to emphasize participation in their community and surrounding culture. In this important book, Mancini offers an approach for rethinking what it means to lead with clarity as a visionary. Mancini explains that each church has a culture that reflects its particular values, thoughts, attitudes, and actions and shows how church leaders can unlock their church's individual DNA and unleash their congregation's one-of-a-kind potential.
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PRAISE FOR CHURCH UNIQUE
"There is a screaming need today for leaders who will rise above quick fixes and generic approaches. Now, Will Mancini has brought an indispensable book to the church leader's toolbox, providing a thoughtful and creative process that will galvanize your team to unleash God's vision for your church."
—HOWARD HENDRICKS, chairman, Center for Christian Leadership; distinguished professor, Dallas Theological Seminary
"Will Mancini's vision for vision is contagious. Church Unique doesn't hold back—challenging existing paradigms, yes, but also providing new maps for churches to engage in God's mission."
—ED STETZER, director, LifeWay Research; coauthor, Comeback Churches and Compelled by Love
"If leaders are to steer the church through the challenges of the twenty-first century successfully, they will need help to negotiate the complexities of the spirituality, culture, history, and institutional structures that make up organizations. Will Mancini is a savvy navigator and Church Unique is an impressive blueprint for organizational renewal."
—ALAN HIRSCH, author, The Forgotten Ways and The Shaping of Things to Come; founding director, Forge Mission Training Network
"Will Mancini has done us all a great favor in releasing the practical ways he helps church leaders envision their own unique future. His insights provide you the coaching you need to prepare for your next ministry chapter."
—REGGIE MCNEAL, author, The Present Future
"If you don't know the unique purpose of your church, read this book now!"
—JIM TOMBERLIN, founder, Third Quarter Consulting; former regional pastor, Willow Creek Community Church
"Will Mancini's love for the local church and skill for facilitating vision makes this a must-read. He is a Sherpa, not a travel agent. He has the experience; he knows the trail."
—LANCE WITT, founder, Replenish Ministries; former executive pastor, Saddleback Community Church
CHURCH UNIQUE
Church Unique offers church leaders a way to transform their leadership and vision with missional effectiveness.
Church Unique is written by church consultant Will Mancini—an expert on a new kind of visioning process to help churches develop a stunningly unique model of ministry that leads to redemptive movement. He guides churches away from an internal focus to emphasize participation in their community and surrounding culture. In this important book, Mancini offers an approach for rethinking what it means to lead with clarity as a visionary. Mancini explains that each church has a culture that reflects its particular values, thoughts, attitudes, and actions, and shows how church leaders can unlock their church's individual DNA and unleash their congregation's one-of-a-kind potential.
Mancini explores the pitfalls churches often fall into in their attempt to grow, such as adding more programs, using outdated forms of strategic planning, or adopting the latest conference technique. He explores a new model for vision casting and church growth that has been tested with leaders in all kinds of congregations, including mainline, evangelical, small, and large. The practices and ideas outlined in Church Unique will help leaders develop missional teams, articulate unique strategies, unpack the baggage of institutionalism, and live fully into their vision.
Whether leading a megachurch or church plant, a multisite or mainline, a ministry or parachurch, Church Unique will provide inspiration as a practical guide for leading into the future. There is a better way.
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- PublisherJossey-Bass
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0470580399
- ISBN 13 9780470580394
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages304
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