Twelve Keys Effective Church TM (The Kennon Callahan Resource Library for Effective Churches)

Twelve Keys Effective Church TM (The Kennon Callahan Resource Library for Effective Churches)

by Callahan (Author)

Synopsis

In this indispensable companion volume to Twelve Keys to an Effective Church, Kennon Callahan offers a practical, step-by-step guide for the most productive long-range planning. This guide will help both pastors and church leaders assess the strengths and weaknesses of their churches in 12 areas - ranging from specific mission objectives to solid financial resources - and shows leaders how to determine which methods will work best to advance their church and move their congregations toward action, accomplishment, and success.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 136
Edition: 1
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 07 Aug 1997

ISBN 10: 078793870X
ISBN 13: 9780787938703

Media Reviews
The church has had to wait too long for this indispensablematerial. Dr. Callahan's careful attention to detail and practicalchurch programming is balanced by a depth of theologicalunderstanding and an earnest desire to help the church move frommaintenance to mission. This book will give direction to the churchfor many years to come. (George Morris, Institute for WorldEvangelism)

[An] excellent book for churches that are contemplatingrenewal.... [Callahan] understands the need for objective, measurable, and workable methods. (The Presbyterian Survey)

Callahan has produced a book which should, for many years, be aneffective guide for local congregations.... The book is realisticand does not place upon a congregation impossible demands, butholds to realistic hopes.... This book is useful for pastors andemployed staff. It can be used by the various organizations withinthe church. Each organization would do well to read [it]. (PerkinsJournal)

This very readable book offers a step-by-step, how-to approach toits subject.... Clear, concise, ...[it] must certainly be judged avaluable contribution to the task of congregational long-rangeplanning. (The Christian Century)
Author Bio
KENNON L. CALLAHAN, PH.D. ---- researcher, professor, and pastor ---- is one of today's most sought--after church consultants. He has worked with thousands of congregations around the world and has helped tens of thousands of church leaders and pastors through his dynamic workshops and seminars. Author of many books, he is best known for his groundbreaking study Twelve Keys to an Effective Church, which has formed the basis for the Mission Growth Movement, a widely acclaimed program for church renewal. Callahan has earned the B.A., M.Div., S.T.M., and Ph.D. degrees. His doctorate is in Systematic Theology. He has served both rural and urban congregations in Ohio, Texas, and Georgia and taught for many years at Emory University. Ken and his wife of over forty years, Julie, have two children, Ken and Mike, and three grandchildren, Blake, Mason, and Brice. They enjoy the outdoors, hiking, horseback riding, and camping.