Turn Your Church Inside Out: Building a Community for Others

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0806640340 ISBN 13: 9780806640341

Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2001

Drawing on his experience as pastor of one of the largest and fastest-growing congregations in America, Walt Kallestad envisions the church as a mission center—committed to reaching out to others through evangelism and service. Kallestad combines timeless biblical principles with the latest leadership and communication skills to show how pastors and lay leaders can:

--develop a dynamic congregation open to change
--motivate staff and members for innovation and creativity
--make a positive difference in their communities

Pastors and lay leaders alike will discover inspiring ideas and practical tools to enable them to move forward with courage, commitment, and creativity.

About the Author:

Walt Kallestad has been Senior Pastor of Community Church of Joy in Glendale, Arizona, for twenty years. In that time the church has grown from a small congregation to a nationally recognized community of 10,000 Christians. A graduate of Luther Seminary, Kallestad holds a doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary. A popular speaker, he has also published extensively, including books on prayer, evangelism, and church leadership.

Review:

"I admire Walt's courageous creative leadership, which has built a compelling, contagious community for others." -- Rick Warren, Senior Pastor, Saddleback Valley Community Church

"Walt Kallestad's vision in Turn Your Church Inside Out will help leaders think and act their way through complex changes." --David L. Tiede, President, Luther Seminary, St. Paul