Transforming Congregational Culture
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing · Paperback · January 21, 2003
Many recent books have attempted to address the "crisis" in the mainline church.
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- Who it’s for
- Anthony Robinson frames church renewal as cultural change, from spiritual formation to leadership.
- Genres
- Ecclesiology, Church Growth, Pastoral Resources
- Published
- Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, January 21, 2003
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Many recent books have attempted to address the "crisis" in the mainline church. Anthony Robinson here makes a significant -- and in many ways unique -- contribution to this discussion by bringing his personal insights as a pastor to bear on the issue of renewing congregational life.
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Writing from twenty-five years of experience in four congregations of differing size, location, and ethnic makeup, Robinson prescribes concrete changes in the practice of ministry that have been tried, tested, and lived out to great success. At the heart of his framework for church renewal is what he calls "cultural change." According to Robinson, technical or programmatic change is not sufficient to address the needs of the day. He argues for changing the very culture of mainline congregations, which involves recognizing and fostering their particular gifts and genius rather than trying to remake them into something they are not. His fruitful strategies for renewal touch every aspect of congregational life, from personal spiritual formation to church leadership.
Congregational Cultural Change
Anthony Robinson frames church renewal as cultural change, from spiritual formation to leadership.
Come here for
- Robinson’s account of cultural change in mainline congregations
- Renewal strategies spanning personal spiritual formation and church leadership
Expect
- Concrete changes in the practice of ministry
- Attention to each congregation’s particular gifts and genius
Where it sits
| Ecclesiology | 46% |
|---|---|
| Pastoral Resources | 43% |
| Church Growth | 34% |
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Publisher categories
- Christian Social Issues
- Pastoral Resources
- Church Growth
- Authors
- Anthony B. Robinson
- Publisher
- Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
- Published
- January 21, 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- Christian Social Issues