April 2011

Created on April 14th, 2011

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The Legacy Conversation: Helping a Congregation Die with Dignity

The Legacy Conversation: Helping a Congregation Die with Dignity

By Gil Rendle
The numbers are simply against a good portion of our small North American congregations. North American Protestantism has always been a small-church experience. While most of the… read more
Incentives to Decline: Why Some Churches Really Don't Want to Grow

Incentives to Decline: Why Some Churches Really Don't Want to Grow

By John Flowers, Karen Vannoy
Your congregation has been in significant decline for years. Members acknowledge that something must be done to reverse the decline. Plans are discussed and official votes are… read more
Who is My Neighbor? Demographic Tools for Your Community

Who is My Neighbor? Demographic Tools for Your Community

By Jessica Miller Kelley
How much do you know about the neighborhood surrounding your church? If you are newly appointed, or the demographics of the area have recently shifted, it’s possible your… read more
Introduction

Introduction

From Jesus’ Parables of Life
JESUS’ Parables of Life James W. Moore For the members and staff ofSt. Luke’s United Methodist Church,Houston, Texas,with deep gratitude fortheir love, their joy,their …
Suggestions For Leading A Study

Suggestions For Leading A Study

From Jesus’ Parables of Life
Suggestions For Leading A Study JESUS' PARABLES OF LIFE John D. Schroeder This book by James W. Moore examines six of the parables of Jesus that contain direction and truth…