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001 2008018148
003 DLC
005 20091003085938.0
008 080421s2005 nyua b 000 0 eng d
010 $a 2008018148
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035 $a(OCoLC)ocm61239660
040 $aGHS$cGHS$dBAKER$dBTCTA$dDLC
042 $alccopycat
050 00 $aBV652.1$b.M533 2005
082 00 $a253$222
100 1 $aMichell, Neal O.
245 10 $aHow to hit the ground running :$ba quick-start guide for congregations with new leadership /$cNeal O. Michell.
260 $aNew York :$bChurch Publishing,$cc2005.
300 $axv, 150 p. :$bill. ;$c28 cm.
505 0 $aUnderstanding congregational size dynamics -- Understanding church growth factors -- Understanding leadership -- Establishing yourself as the pastor: how to connect with the congregation -- Discerning your congregation's genesis story to further the mission of the church -- Bringing about change (without wreaking havoc) -- Developing a vestry that makes people want to come to vestry meetings -- Moving your vestry from a micromanaging vestry to a permission-giving vestry -- Developing a staff that will expand the ministry -- Building trust through financial accountability -- Building credibility with tangible results by improving your facilities -- Using the annual parish meeting as an opportunity for motivation and challenge -- Developing worship that helps people engage the presence of God -- Reaching beyond your church by raising your church's profile in the community -- Reaching beyond your church by using missions and outreach as a catalyst for growth.
650 0 $aChristian leadership.
650 0 $aPastoral theology.
650 0 $aChurch renewal.
856 41 $3Table of contents only$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0817/2008018148.html