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Congregations in Transition
By Carl S. Dudley and Nancy T. Ammerman (Jossey-Bass, 2002) congregations in transition

Resource Type: Workbook for churches in changing communities

Main Audience: Church leaders who are dealing with change in their communities and want to develop an effective response to the changes

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Summary:

Ammerman and Dudley tackle the topics of community change and the effects these changes have on churches in their midst. From their own study, the authors have culled characteristics and activities of congregations that have found strength and success as they respond to dramatically altered communities. This book guides readers through these commonalities and shares activities and how-to’s for incorporating them into their own church life.

Successful church responses all seem to include awareness and curiosity about the changing community, self-assessment, playful experimentation, entrepreneurship, effective use of drama and symbols, hospitality, embracing conflict, and spiritual discernment.



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