Twelve Keys to an Effective Church: Strong, Healthy Congregations Living in the Grace of God

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A thoroughly revised and updated edition of one of the most trusted and authoritative strategic resources for church leaders

In this second edition of his groundbreaking book, Kennon Callahan identifies the twelve essential qualities of successful, growing churches and offers all congregations a way to unlock their potential for effective ministry. The Twelve Keys program balances practical planning with theological understanding to help churches function more effectively as they seek to grow and better serve their members.

Shows church leaders how to claim and expand upon their church’s strengths and become a mission growth congregationExplores each of the twelve keys in depth, from mission to visitation to worship to relationships to programs to details of facilities maintenanceBased on a time-tested approach that has been used by hundreds of thousands of churchesNow incorporates the planning guide (previously a separate publication)

The book includes solid, practical guidelines and tools to help any church become a strong, healthy congregation.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jossey-Bass
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 19, 2010
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470559292
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470559291
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.8 x 1.1 x 8.4 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #947,159 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #560 in Christian Church Administration (Books) #568 in Christian Church Growth (Books) #1,305 in Christian Church Leadership (Books)
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