Futuring: Leading Your Church Into Tomorrow
The church's task is to communicate a holistic, life-changing gospel. To do that, says Samuel Chand, leaders are compelled to meet the needs of the times. In Futuring, this vibrant voice underscores the foundational message of the gospel but insists the messaging methods must change or lose all effectiveness. Chand introduces a fresh metaphor for church leadership, that of working with both natives, longtime church members who dutifully carry on as usual, and immigrants, newcomers mobilized by compassion and community. He outlines ten traits of potent leaders, who go before both natives and immigrants, including: sensitivity to all: a celebration of racial, vocational, generational, and gender diversity technophilia: future leaders need to embrace emerging technology healthy lifestyles: biotechnology changes the face of pastoral care lifelong learning: continuing education is no longer a luxury future gazing: futuring church leaders forecast trends, envision scenarios, and help create the desired future Sure to create a buzz, this effervescent manual is for any church leader who wants to respond to changing needs by moving out of the past and into the future.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0801012465
ISBN13:9780801012464
Release Date:October 2002
Publisher:Baker Books
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.96 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.9" x 8.7"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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Church Growth
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The author share the experiences of churches that have changed the traditional model for a more dynamic one in order to adapt and survive in the new century. It is a most for church leadership.
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