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The Other 80 Percent
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Artikel-Nr:
9780470891292
Veröffentl:
2011
Erscheinungsdatum:
24.05.2011
Seiten:
256
Autor:
Scott Thumma
Gewicht:
440 g
Format:
228x162x24 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
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.
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.
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well-known and respected researcher Scott Thumma and professional co-writer Warren Bird draw upon new and heretofore unpublished research across a broad range of Protestant churches of all sizes and show how to create more active members.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.
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well-known and respected researcher Scott Thumma and professional co-writer Warren Bird draw upon new and heretofore unpublished research across a broad range of Protestant churches of all sizes and show how to create more active members.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.
About the Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series.
Preface.
Introduction: Wandering Sheep.
Part One: Listening.
1: What Do You Hear from the Committed 20%?
2: What Do You Hear from the Less-Committed 80%?
3: How to Create a Listening Team.
Part Two: Learning.
4: Cultural Causes of the 80/20 Problem.
5: Comparative Patterns in Churches.
6: Misinformed Efforts to Build Participation.
7: How to Create a Learning Team.
Part Three: Leading.
8: Start with What You Do Well.
9: Create More Ways for People to Participate.
10: Reach Toward Spiritual Growth and Development.
Afterword: The Sheep Who Came Back into the Fold.
Appendixes.
A. Resources.
B. Methods and Description of the Datasets.
C. Sample Survey Questions.
Annotated Bibliography.
Acknowledgments.
The Authors.
Index.
Preface.
Introduction: Wandering Sheep.
Part One: Listening.
1: What Do You Hear from the Committed 20%?
2: What Do You Hear from the Less-Committed 80%?
3: How to Create a Listening Team.
Part Two: Learning.
4: Cultural Causes of the 80/20 Problem.
5: Comparative Patterns in Churches.
6: Misinformed Efforts to Build Participation.
7: How to Create a Learning Team.
Part Three: Leading.
8: Start with What You Do Well.
9: Create More Ways for People to Participate.
10: Reach Toward Spiritual Growth and Development.
Afterword: The Sheep Who Came Back into the Fold.
Appendixes.
A. Resources.
B. Methods and Description of the Datasets.
C. Sample Survey Questions.
Annotated Bibliography.
Acknowledgments.
The Authors.
Index.
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