{"product_id":"twelve-keys-to-an-effective-church-isbn-9780470559291","title":"Twelve Keys to an Effective Church","description":"\u003cp\u003eA thoroughly revised and updated edition of one of the most trusted and authoritative strategic resources for church leaders\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this second edition of his groundbreaking book, Kennon Callahan identifies the twelve essential qualities of successful, growing churches and offers all congregations a way to unlock their potential for effective ministry. The Twelve Keys program balances practical planning with theological understanding to help churches function more effectively as they seek to grow and better serve their members.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows church leaders how to claim and expand upon their church's strengths and become a mission growth congregation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores each of the twelve keys in depth, from mission to visitation to worship to relationships to programs to details of facilities maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBased on a time-tested approach that has been used by hundreds of thousands of churches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNow incorporates the planning guide (previously a separate publication)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book includes solid, practical guidelines and tools to help any church become a strong, healthy congregation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Prayer viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: The Basic Qualities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrace 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrengths 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompassion 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExcellent Sprinters 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAct Swiftly 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: The Twelve Keys\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. One Mission Outreach 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Shepherding Visitation 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Stirring, Helpful Worship 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Significant Relational Groupings 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Strong Leadership Team 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Solid Decision Process 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. One Major Program 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Open Accessibility 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. High Visibility 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Land, Landscaping, and Parking 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Adequate Space and Facilities 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Generous Giving 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: Mission, Sacrament, Grace 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Twelve Keys Celebration Retreat 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharts 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwelve Keys Action Plan 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Acknowledgments 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBooks by Kennon L. Callahan 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKennon L. Callahan, B.A., M.Div., S.T.M., Ph.D. — researcher, professor, and pastor — is one of today's most sought-after church consultants and speakers.  Author of many books, he is best known for his groundbreaking Twelve Keys to an Effective Church, which has formed the basis for the widely acclaimed Mission Growth Movement.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eSince it was published in 1983, the first edition of the original Twelve Keys to an Effective Church has benefited thousands of congregations from across the world. Now completely revised and updated, the second edition is even more useful and inspiring for congregations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe second edition of Twelve Keys to an Effective Church includes excellent suggestions on the five basic qualities for growing strong, healthy congregations and contains new possibilities and resources for implementing the Twelve Keys. It includes new material, wisdom, and insights on such important topics as mission, sacrament, and grace. Based on Kennon L. Callahan's many years of consulting with churches all over the world, this new edition will help leaders grow into strong, healthy congregations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis important resource can also be used to help build an effective, successful business, develop a strong non-profit grouping, advance an effective college or university, and create a strong, healthy family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990419357925,"sku":"NP9780470559291","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470559291.jpg?v=1761787751","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/twelve-keys-to-an-effective-church-isbn-9780470559291","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}