Pathway to Renewal: Practical Steps for Congregations - Softcover

Smith, Daniel P.; Sellon, Mary K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1566993717 ISBN 13: 9781566993715

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2008

Synopsis

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About this title

About the Author:

Daniel P. Smith and Mary K. Sellon (Huycke) are clergy in the United Methodist Church (Pacific Northwest Conference). In addition they are certified professional personal and organization coaches for their non-profit organization, Courageous Space Coaching and Consulting. They work with pastors, churches, and judicatories across the U.S. and Canada in the areas of congregational renewal, leadership development, and conflict facilitation

Review:

If you want a faithful, practical set of concrete steps for moving toward the renewal of a congregation, this is it. Pathway to Renewal is faithful without being narrow, practical without being mechanical, and provides concrete steps while remembering that renewal is a journey. --Tex Sample, Robert B. and Kathleen Rogers Professor Emeritus of Church and Society, Saint Paul School of Theology

This book is like a GPS guidance system for congregations on an arduous wilderness journey to the most beautiful spot on earth. It keeps our eyes on the destination of congregational renewal, shows us ways around very real obstacles, shares the experience of others who have traveled this way, and reminds us that the journey is always worth it. --Nan Cressman, Director, Conciliation Services Canada, Desbarats, Ontario

Realistic, comprehensive, practical, wise, and well-balanced between process and flexibility, this book is designed to be used by real congregations--especially those curious to stick their toes into the waters of renewal but apprehensive about the journey. These authors know how to get a church prepared, spiritually and communally. --George B. Thompson, Jr., Associate Professor of Leadership and Ministry Practice, The Interdenominational Theological Center, and author of Church on the Edge of Somewhere: Ministry, Marginality, and the Future

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1566993717
• ISBN 13: 9781566993715
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 198