02635nam 2200565 450 991082237700332120230725022756.01-56699-625-2(CKB)2560000000148248(EBL)1674106(SSID)ssj0001183473(PQKBManifestationID)12512307(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001183473(PQKBWorkID)11204931(PQKB)10972294(MiAaPQ)EBC1674106(Au-PeEL)EBL1674106(CaPaEBR)ebr11143323(OCoLC)881165408(EXLCZ)99256000000014824820160127h20112011 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrScattering seeds cultivating church vitality /Stephen Chapin Garner with Jerry ThornellHerndon, Virginia :Alban Institute,2011.©20111 online resource (246 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-56699-422-5 Contents; Foreword; Preface; Part I: Tilling; Preparing a Pastor; Preparing a Congregation; Part II: Scattering Seeds; Soil, Climate, and the Mystery of Growth; A Vital Theology; Part III: Tending Growth; Ministry Teams; The Ministry of the Laity; The Ministry of the Pastor; Worship and Education for All; Part IV: Harvesting; Service to Others; Evaluating Success with an Eye to the Future; NotesIn Scattering Seeds: Cultivating Church Vitality, Stephen Chapin Garner and Jerry Thornell share the story of their home congregation, the United Church of Christ in Norwell, MA. This average congregation has approached congregational life in a not-so-average way. Each congregant is seen as a minister, bringing the good news of Christ to the community; the church has moved away from boards and committees, instead utilizing the people to form ministry teams; and they have revitalized the way they approach and practice worship and education. Garner and Thornell don't claim to have the secret to LeadershipReligious aspectsChristianityChristian leadershipChurch growthLeadershipReligious aspectsChristianity.Christian leadership.Church growth.254/.5Garner Stephen Chapin1969-1686640Thornell JerryMiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910822377003321Scattering seeds4059594UNINA