CHURCH VITALITY
ARTICLES
Where Congregationalism In Growing the Family of Christ Jon S. Hanson
The 10 Commandments of Sustaining Pastoral Excellence Bradley W. Hill - 2007
Twenty-four Ways to a More Hospitable Church Unknown
SAMPLE CHILD PROTECTION POLICIES
Child Protection Policy 1
Child Protection Policy 2
Child Protection Policy 3
WEB RESOURCES
Healthy Church
NCD International
BOOKSHELF
Becoming a Healthy Church: Ten Traits of a Vital Ministry
Stephen A. Macchia - 2003
Healthy Disclosure: Solving Communication Quandaries in Congregations;
Kibbie S. Ruth, Karen A. McClintock - 2007
Prescription for a Healthy Church: Ministry Ideas to Nurture Whole People;
Jolene L. Roehlkepartain, Eugene C. Roehlkepartain - 2000
Lost in the Middle?: Claiming an Inclusive Faith for Christians Who Are Both Liberal
and Evangelical; Wesley J. Wildman, Stephen Chapin Garner - 2009
Church on the Edge of Somewhere: Ministry, Marginality, and the Future;
George B. Thompson - 2007
Your Brain Goes to Church: Neuroscience and Congregational Life; Bob Sitze - 2004
What's Theology Got to Do with It?: Convictions, Vitality, and the Church;
Anthony B. Robinson - 2005
Congregation: Stories and Structures James F. Hopewell, Barbara G. Wheeler - 1987
The Hidden Lives of Congregations: Discerning Church Dynamics
Israel Galindo - 2004
Models of the Church Avery Dulles - 1987
User Friendly Churches: What Christians Need to Know George Barna - 1991
Congregation & Community Nancy Tatom Ammerman, Arthur Emery Farnsley - 1997
Healthy Congregations: A Systems Approach; Peter L. Steinke - 2006
Becoming the Blessed Church: Forming a Church of Spiritual Purpose, Presence & Power N. Graham Standish - 2005
Transforming Congregational Culture Anthony B. Robinson - 2003
Changing the Conversation: A Third Way for Congregations;
Anthony B. Robinson - 2008
Transforming Congregations for the Future Loren B. Mead - 1994
Tell It Like It Is: Reclaiming the Practice of Testimony Lillian Daniel - 2005
From Nomads to Pilgrims: Stories from Practicing Congregations
Diana Butler Bass, Joseph Stewart-Sicking - 2005
A New And Right Spirit: Creating An Authentic Church in a Consumer Culture
Rick Barger, Mark Allan (FRW) Powell - 2005
Kicking Habits: Welcome Relief for Addicted Churches Thomas G. Bandy - 2001
The Purpose Driven Church: Growth Without Compromising Your Message and Mission
Rick Warren - 2007
The Power of Asset Mapping: How Your Congregation Can Act on Its Gifts
Luther K. Snow - 2004
Practicing Right Relationship: Skills For Deepening Purpose, Finding Fulfillment and Increasing Effectiveness in Your Congregation
Mary K. Sellon, Daniel P. Smith, Gil (FRW) Rendle - 2004
Natural Church Development: A Guide to Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches
Christian A. Schwarz - 2006
Be Not Afraid!: Building Your Church on Faith and Knowledge
Fredric M. Roberts - 2005
Paying Attention: Focusing Your Congregation on What Matters
Gary E. Peluso-Verdend - 2005
Beyond Church Growth Robert E.Logan - 1990
The Postmodern Parish: New Ministry for a New Era Jim Kitchens - 2003
The Postindustrial Promise: Vital Religious Community In The 21st Century
Anthony E. Healy - 2005
Twelve Keys to an Effective Church: Strong, Healthy Congregations Living in the Grace of God Kennon L. Callahan - 2010