April 2011
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The Legacy Conversation: Helping a Congregation Die with Dignity
By Gil RendleThe 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
By John Flowers, Karen VannoyYour 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
By Jessica Miller KelleyHow 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
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
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…