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Beyond the Ordinary: Ten Strengths of U.S. Congregations
Beyond the Ordinary Ten Strengths of US Congregations Author:Cynthia Woolever, Deborah Bruce This book is an intricate look at vitality and health in congregations based on a comprehensive database of information gathered from the 2001 US Congregational Life Survey, the largest-ever survey of U.S. worshippers. Based on that research the authors believe that there are ten strengths to congregations: Growing Spiritually, Meaningful Worsh... more »ip, Participating in the Congregation, Having a Sense of Belonging, Caring for Children and Youth, Focusing on the Community, Sharing Faith, Welcoming New People, Empowering Leadership, Looking to the Future. They conclude that every congregation has these strengths to one degree or another, and that by building on their strengths, they can transform their futures. By using actual survey data from more than 350,000 worshippers in more than 2,000 congregations representing more than 50 denominations, this book will help congregations recognize the factors that make them unique, discover their strengths, identify areas where change is needed, and begin to determine where and when change can begin.« less