Thrive : Spiritual Habits of Transforming Congregations

Ruth A Fletcher

ISBN 10: 1631992074 / ISBN 13: 9781631992070

Published by Energion Publications, 2015

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Are there any solutions to dying churches Many historic Protestant churches lost their way when the ground beneath their feet began to shift in the last part of the 20th century. Back then, congregations became confused about why so many Americans had become indifferent toward church-going. They became anxious about their shrinking numbers and aging membership. How would they survive They could not see the way forward. But now, a few ordinary congregations are finding their way into the future by cultivating certain spiritual habits which transform them so that they, in turn, can transform the world. Dr. Ruth A. Fletcher shares her her pastoral experience, judicatory work,consulting ministry, and personal research in which she has discerned some spiritual practices that characterize congregations that are thriving. This is an excellent read whether you are a pastor, church leader or concerned member of a fellowship groaning in the labor of reaching out to the 'disenfranchised others.' Thrive is the third volume in the Academy of Parish Clergy's Guides to Practical Ministry series.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Thrive : Spiritual Habits of Transforming Congregations
• Publisher: Energion Publications
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1631992074
• ISBN 13: 9781631992070
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 13D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 13 millimeters depth
• Weight: 336 grams

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Synopsis

Are there any solutions to dying churches?

Many historic Protestant churches lost their way when the ground beneath their feet began to shift in the last part of the 20th century. Back then, congregations became confused about why so many Americans had become indifferent toward church-going. They became anxious about their shrinking numbers and aging membership. How would they survive? They could not see the way forward.

But now, a few ordinary congregations are finding their way into the future by cultivating certain spiritual habits which transform them so that they, in turn, can transform the world.

Dr. Ruth A. Fletcher shares her her pastoral experience, judicatory work, consulting ministry, and personal research in which she has discerned some spiritual practices that characterize congregations that are thriving.

This is an excellent read whether you are a pastor, church leader or concerned member of a fellowship groaning in the labor of reaching out to the "disenfranchised others."

Thrive is the third volume in the Academy of Parish Clergy's Guides to Practical Ministry series.