Publication Date: 1998
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Aging Well
From the Introduction: There are countless books and a number of manuals dealing with the major issues of aging and retirement. Many of them are very good and can be helpful. This monograph is not intended to replace them. Rather, it is intended to be an addendum to the universal issues that are wither particularly…
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The Small Church
Focuses on how churches under 100 in worship can reach out to include more people. It includes: Basic Decisions, Varieties of Small Churches, Obstacles to Growth, The Small Church and the Pastor, Things to Watch for as the Church Grows, Small Church and Morale, Workable Programs, Modeling a Large Church, Staffing the Small Church, Finances,…
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Strategic Strategies for Change
This workbook is based on actual strategies used by Bill Easum both as a pastor and as a consultant in more than 500 churches. Numerous exercises appear along the way to help churches determine what they need to do.
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Worship For People of the Heart
This workbook is for churches wanting to reach people born after 1960.
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reFORM Vol. 1 No. 1
PFR reForm is a publication of Presbyterians For Renewal, dedicated to the glory of God for the renewal of theology as a life-giving descipline of the elders, deacons, and ministers of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
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Rising To The Risk
“This book tells about the success stories of vital and dynamic small congregations. You’ll see common characteristics among these small churches. They are dedicated followers of Jesus Christ led by faith to  dynamic and useful Christ-like change. Others do not dictate that changes will happen; instead the members and pastors, and, in some cases, the…
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The French Confession of 1559
From the Preface: At the present time, when the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) must learn to live with the reality of its ‘cultural disestablishment,’ the French Confession is a helpful conversation partner. It is more than a mere historical curiosity, for although the French Confession is a product of 16th century Europe, it is neither out…
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Discovering Your Ministry Identity
This comprehensive workbook combines a series of seven exercises and assessments to help people personally discover who they are in Christ. The range of discovery includes these categories: spiritual fitness, spiritual gifting (from three different angles), ministry burden or passion, team style, personal values, and leadership strengths (Principle Priorities). This broad scope looks at the…
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Team Style Questionnaire
This tool helps people see how they work with others on a team or in a group. You will identify your primary style when working with others and understand the strengths and liabilities of various styles.
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Vital Values Assessment
Discover what is really important to you. Questions answered in this tool evaluate four major areas: Values in your work, life and relationships Values important to you in training or equipping others Decision-making values Team values
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The Congregational Response To Clergy Betrayals Of Trust
When a priest, minister, or other spiritual leader betrays the trust of even one member of his or her congregation, everyone is seriously affected. A practical response to such abuse, this booklet suggests ways congregations can work through the resulting conflict and confusion to emerge as a stronger, renewed community.
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Releasing Your Church’s Potential (Audio)
This is a set of 10 cassette tapes contained in an over-sized plastic album case. See also: Releasing Your Church’s Potential in the Book Collection