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The Other 80 Percent
Turning Your Church's Spectators into Active Participants, J-B Leadership Network Series
ISBN/EAN: 9780470891292
Umbreit-Nr.: 439993
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 256 S.
Format in cm:
Einband:
gebundenes Buch
Erschienen am 10.06.2011
Auflage: 1/2011
- Zusatztext
- A research-based approach to developing more active and involved congregations In this practical resource, well-known and respected researcher Scott Thumma and professional co-writer Warren Bird draw upon new and heretofore unpublished research across a broad range of Protestant churches of all sizes and show how to create more active members. Offers solid information of what church leaders need to know about the factors and practices that create church members who are more actively and passionately involved in their congregations. * Offers a first of its kind resource for developing engaged congregations * Lead author Scott Thumma is a noted researcher and writer on congregational studies * Warren Bird is coauthor of Culture Shift and Viral Churches This book offers advice for moving church members from being spectators to living a life of discipleship and faith.
- Kurztext
- "If you're discontent with 20 percent of your flock participating in spiritual development and 80 percent being spectators on the sideline, you need to read this book over and over. It will show you surprising yet practical ways to draw the marginal 80 percent into ministry and spiritual development. The extensive research alone is worth the price of the book." --Bill Easum, author, consultant, coach; president of 21st Century Strategies "Congregations seeking increased vitality only through reaching new people are missing a far larger group of potential disciples-their own less than fully active members. The Other 80 Percent, a book worthy of attention by every church and every pastor, combines solid research with practical methods for churches to take next steps." --Lovett H. Weems Jr., distinguished professor of church leadership; director, Lewis Center for Church Leadership (www.churchleadership.com), Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC "Through solid research and a heart for the church, Thumma and Bird remind us of the need to focus on maturing the church into the mission of God. This book will help you reengage the people of your church into the work of the ministry. The Other 80 Percent is a helpful resource for any pastor's library." --Ed Stetzer, coauthor, Transformational Church, www.edstetzer.com "Who isn't interested in seeing more people involved in their church? Then place The Other 80 Percent: Turning Your Church's Spectators into Active Participants at the top of your reading list. Employing fresh research, authors Scott Thumma and Warren Bird offer insights that will empower your work with your less-active people. Pick it up today, read it tomorrow, and begin putting it into practice the next day." --Gary L. McIntosh, D.Min., professor of Christian ministry and leadership, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University; author, Beyond the Visit: The Complete Guide to Connecting Guests to Your Church
- Autorenportrait
- Scott Thumma, Ph.D., is professor of sociology of religion at Hartford Seminary and researcher at Hartford Institute for Religion Research. Scott is recognized as a leading researcher and writer on congregational studies. He is also editor of the Lilly Endowment funded website Insights into Religion. Warren Bird, Ph.D., is director of research and intellectual capital development for Leadership Network. An ordained minister, he serves as an adjunct faculty member at Alliance Theological Seminary. Warren has coauthored 22 books including Culture Shift and Viral Churches, both from Jossey-Bass.