Congregational Growth

Here are key books in the series by Kennon Callahan:

Twelve Keys to an Effective Church: Strategic Planning for Mission
Kennon L. Callahan
Twelve Keys to an Effective Church: The Study Guide
Kennon L. Callahan, Ian B. Tanner

Twelve Keys to an Effective Church: The Leaders' Guide (The Kennon Callahan Resource Library for Effective Churches) Vol 2 Kennon L. Callahan / Hardcover / Published 1997


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Church and Denominational Growth
David A. Roozen, et al / Paperback / Published 1993


 

The Small Membership Church : Scenarios for Tomorrow
Lyle E. Schaller / Paperback / Published 2000

The Little Church That Could: Raising Small Church Self-Esteem
Steven E. Burt, Hazel Ann Roper / Published 2000

Turnaround Strategies for the Small Church
Ronald K. Crandall / Published 1995

Activating Leadership in the Small Church: Clergy and Laity Working Together (Small Church in Action)
Steve Burt / Paperback / Published 1987

Developing Your Small Church's Potential
Carl S. Dudley / Paperback / Published 1988

The Small Church Is Different : Leader's Guide
Lyle E. Schaller / Paperback / Published 1990

Energizing the Congregation : Images That Shape Your Church's Ministry
Carl S. Dudley, Sally A. Johnson / Paperback / Published 1993


 

Five Challenges for the Once and Future Church
by Loren B. Mead

Mead ponders five challenges, including ownership, structure, community, spirituality and applying religion outside our circle.

details from Amazon.com -- or buy the book


 

Congregational growth books: these are available through special order only and will usually take longer than a week to ship. Some may be available used as well.

(links will take you to Amazon.com for more details or to order)

Growing Plans

Lyle E. Schaller / Paperback / Published 1983  (Special Order)

More Than Numbers : The Way Churches Grow

Loren B. Mead / Paperback / Published 1993  (Special Order)


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More church growth books -- I have not reviewed all of these, but all come recommended by a friend or colleague. Some may be out of print or hard to find -- check the links to see if there's a used book available.

The Antioch Effect : 8 Characteristics of Highly Effective Churches
Ken Hemphill / Hardcover / Published 1994
Church for the Unchurched
George Hunter / Paperback / Published 1996
Church Planting for a Greater Harvest : A Comprehensive Guide
C. Peter Wagner / Paperback / Published 1990

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