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What is a congregation for?
What are members for?
What are pastors for?
What are members for?
What are pastors for?
Bob Sitze, an evocative and sometimes whimsical writer and workshop leader, offers a new vision for congregations and their leaders—a vision that releases us from the growing burden of trying harder to invent and implement "better" worship, evangelism, stewardship, small groups, long-range planning, mission statements, and the like. Sitze argues instead that as congregations apply the insights of "simpler lifestyles" to their life together, they will find joy and fulfillment by more closely matching their expectations for ministry with personal and corporate assets.
Recognizing that most congregations will not be able to carry out a complete transformation of their communities, Sitze advocates a "small-step approach" to change and provides readers with the necessary tools to engage what is possible without trying too hard. He points readers toward the congregation of the future and assures them that they have the capacity to reimagine their own congregation. A design for a simple, experiential workshop that can also be used in other adult education settings provides a method for sharing Sitze’s vision with an array of members. Foreword by Janet O. Hagberg, Director of the Silent Witness National Initiative.
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About the Author:
Bob Sitze is director of congregational stewardship development for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)and a writer and editor of numerous resources for congregations. He also facilitates workshops for congregational leaders.
Review:
"Precious-few pastors—and their churches—are enriched by trying too hard. Sitze shows us how to do something different." -- Gary Moore, counsel to Ethical and Spiritual Investors
"Provocative and comforting, this book can transform white-knuckled ministry into a joyful cradling of God's call." -- Rev. Margaret G. Payne, Bishop, New England Synod, ELCA
"Provocative and comforting, this book can transform white-knuckled ministry into a joyful cradling of God's call." -- Rev. Margaret G. Payne, Bishop, New England Synod, ELCA
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- PublisherAlban Inst
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 1566992532
- ISBN 13 9781566992534
- BindingPaperback
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