The Turnaround Church: Inspiration and Tools for Life-Sustaining Change by Mary

Description: The Turnaround Church by Mary Louise Gifford The Turnaround Church is the story of Wollaston Congregational Church United Church of Christ, a 130-year-old congregation that once was thriving in ministry, membership, mission, music, and money. For half a century, however, the church had slowly declined and was considering closing its doors. The two dozen remaining members knew they had to change, but did not know how. They had very little money left, but they were willing to risk it all. With few resources, members hired Mary Louise Gifford, a new seminary graduate, to be their full-time minister. Wollaston is now a vibrant, Spirit-filled faith community-a turnaround church. Changes in worship, stewardship, and priorities, combined with the congregations resilience and Giffords optimistic leadership, have transformed this church. Gifford tells us how. Addressing a wide audience, Gifford shows church leaders they have options and reason for hope. People in dying churches will find assurance that they are still a part of the body of Christ. Clergy serving these struggling churches will discover tools and resources to help them guide change.Judicatory leaders will appreciate an inspiring story they can tell about a church that turned around in spite of the odds. The Turnaround Church, while not a prescription for all churches, is a call to make long-lasting, life-sustaining changes. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Mary Louise Gifford is pastor of the Wollaston Congregational Church United Church of Christ and co-chair of the Massachusetts Conferences Commission for Evangelism and Church Vitality. Mary Louise is a certified vitality coach for the Conference and a field education supervisor for Andover Newton Theological School students. Details ISBN1566993938 Author Mary Louise Gifford Pages 97 Publisher Alban Institute, Inc Year 2009 ISBN-10 1566993938 ISBN-13 9781566993937 Format Paperback Imprint Alban Institute, Inc Subtitle Inspiration and Tools for Life-Sustaining Change Place of Publication Bethesda, MD Country of Publication United States DEWEY 254.5 Short Title TURNAROUND CHURCH Language English Media Book UK Release Date 2009-11-02 Publication Date 2009-11-02 AU Release Date 2009-11-02 NZ Release Date 2009-11-02 US Release Date 2009-11-02 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137327377;

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