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The In-between Church by Alice Mann

The In-between Church

Navigating Size Transitions in Congregations

Alice Mann

Rowman · Print & ebook · November 1, 1998

Alban Senior Consultant Mann draws on her lengthy experience in helping congregations deal with the hurdles and anxieties of expansion or contraction in size.

Church GrowthChurch AdministrationReligious Leadership
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Who it’s for
Alice Mann examines how congregations can adapt their culture and practices as their size changes.
Genres
Church Growth, Church Administration, Religious Leadership
Published
Rowman, November 1, 1998

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About this book

Alban Senior Consultant Mann draws on her lengthy experience in helping congregations deal with the hurdles and anxieties of expansion or contraction in size. Often, congregations experiencing size change do not recognize the need to change culture and form as part of the successful adaptation process. Mann details the adjustments in attitude-as well as practice-that are necessary to support successful size change.

Congregational Size Change

Alice Mann examines how congregations can adapt their culture and practices as their size changes.

Come here for

  • Congregational growth and contraction
  • Changes in attitude and practice

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  • Hurdles and anxieties around size transitions
  • Adjustments in attitude and practice

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Church Growth81%
Religious Leadership49%
Church Administration44%

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Publisher categories

  • Religion & Spirituality
Authors
Alice Mann
Publisher
Rowman
Published
November 1, 1998
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Religion & Spirituality