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Author : Paul F. McCleary
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781465361981
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Author : Paul F. McCleary
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493196494
Author : Stephan Ross
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1983257206
The structures of mainline Protestant congregations are designed to make sure they keep doing what they have done before. That isn't helpful when the way we've always done it doesn't work anymore. This book is about the basic principles of governance that support effective mission and ministry in a rapidly changing mission context. It describes how some United Methodist congregations are learning to simplify their church structures in order to allow them to innovate in ministry and become more responsive to their mission fields. The principles and practices described here can be useful to leaders in many other Protestant churches that are seeking to become more effective in mission.
Author : Jack M. Tuell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114573517
A revised edition of the perennial guide to United Methodist structure and governance. An indispensable guide for all United Methodists--especially pastors, lay leaders, church council members, confirmation and new member candidates and their instructors, and seminarians--the book is presented in a practical, down-to-earth manner for easy use by both individuals and classes, clergy and lay. It highlights the functions and connectional relationships within the organization, beginning with the local church and continuing through connectional organs in districts, annual conferences and their agencies, jurisdictional conferences and their agencies, the General Conference, the general agencies of the Church, and the Judicial Council.
Author : Ray Fisman,Tim Sullivan
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780691166513
We create organizations because we need to get a job done—something we couldn't do alone—and join them because we’re inspired by their missions (and our paycheck). But once we’re inside, these organizations rarely feel inspirational. So where did it all go wrong? In The Org, Ray Fisman and Tim Sullivan explain the tradeoffs that every organization faces, arguing that this everyday dysfunction is actually inherent to the very nature of orgs. The Org diagnoses the root causes of that malfunction, beginning with the economic logic of why organizations exist in the first place, then working its way up through the org’s structure from the lowly cubicle to the CEO’s office. You'll learn: The purpose of meetings and why they will never go away Why even members of al Qaeda are required to submit travel and expense reports What managers are good for How the army and other orgs balance marching in lockstep with fostering innovation Why the hospital administration—not the heart surgeon—is more likely to save your life Why CEOs often spend more than 80 percent of their time in meetings—and why that's exactly where they should be (and why they get paid so much)
Author : Dr. John E. Kaiser,Thomas G. Bandy,Bill Easum
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781426725364
Do you really want the mission to succeed? Are you prepared to live within clear boundaries? Are you ready to align yourself with a greater purpose? Do you have what it takes? Winning on Purpose offers leaders a way to organize congregations for success by creating structures that enable church life and health. As a comprehensive and powerful application of the biblical call to mission, Winning on Purpose sets forth the Accountable Leadership strategy. This model of leadership brings together standards for mission, boundaries, and accountability, and then shows how these standards come to life through the performance of four key players: the board, the pastor, the staff, and the congregation.To read a sample from the book click here
Author : David William Scott,Filipe Fernandes R. Maia
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781791030643
Living into a less colonial way of being together. Methodism and American Empire investigates historical trajectories and theological developments that connect American imperialism since World War II to the Methodist tradition as a global movement. The volume asks: to what extent is United Methodists’ vision of the globe marred by American imperialism? Through historical analyses and theological reflections, this volume chronicles the formation of an understanding of The United Methodist Church since the mid-20th century that is both global and at the same time dominated by American interests and concerns. Methodism and American Empire provides a historical and theological perspective to understand the current context of The United Methodist Church while also raising ecclesiological questions about the impact of imperialism on how Methodists have understood the nature and mission of the church over the last century. Gathering voices and perspectives from around the world, this volume suggests that the project of global Methodism and the tensions one witnesses therein ought to be understood in the context of American imperialism and that such an understanding is critical to the task of continuing to be a global denomination. The volume tells a tale of complex negotiations happening between United Methodists across different national, cultural, and ecclesial contexts and sets up the historical backdrop for the imminent schism of The United Methodist Church.
Author : Congregational Methodist Church
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1020468092
This book provides an in-depth look at the Constitution and Government of the Congregational Methodist Churches. It outlines the structure, governance, and practices of these churches, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the Congregational Methodist faith. Whether you're a member of the church or simply curious, this book provides a comprehensive overview of its inner workings. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Thomas A. Baima,Lawrence Hennessey
Publisher : LiturgyTrainingPublications
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781595250339
Author : Kay Kotan,Blake Bradford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1950899284
Mission Possible, by Kay Kotan and Blake Bradford, has been taken to a new level. In Mission Possible 3+, Kay Kotan and Blake Bradford have re-written and updated their best-selling resource for local churches to better assist congregations seeking to use the simplified accountable leadership structure, often called the one-board model. This expanded third edition includes new resources, activities, and checklists In Mission Possible 3+, Kay and Blake focus on ministry while making meetings fewer in number but larger in meaning. In this book aimed at congregational leaders, particularly United Methodists, the authors provide practical, field-tested steps to simplify your church structure and unleash more people into ministry. Too often churches try to simplify their structures by just having fewer people at the meeting table. But real simplification and accountable leadership means that meetings - and leaders - are transformed. Kay and Blake walk you through both the technical and adaptive changes to simplify your structure for missional effectiveness. Mission Possible 3+ includes more than 50 pages of additional resources, making the transition to a simplified structure even more straightforward.
Author : James H Hudson
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2003-10
Category : Church officers
ISBN : 9781591609698
Author : Ellen Jeffery Blue
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781625641403
Since six months after landfall, Ellen Blue has taught "The Church's Response to Katrina." It sidesteps disaster response, where clearly the church should be involved. What was unclear was how leaders in a connectional denomination like United Methodism should decide which churches to merge or decommission after floods destroyed seventy churches and displaced ninety pastors, and no one knew how many members would return. Katrina gave the church a chance to re-make itself without deteriorating structures in no-longer-thriving neighborhoods. Yet as members returned to chaos, they sought solace. Should the church meet needs for Sanctuary and reassurance or use newfound flexibility to seek justice? In Case of Katrina examines leadership strategies and the theological convictions that underlay them during the struggle to decide. The larger United Methodist Church controls real estate, and the hierarchy had the power to choose. Instead they let verdicts spring primarily from congregants and pastors on the ground through a long, controversial process. Recovery has been entwined with issues of race and class. Cooperation among African American and Anglo congregations has birthed vibrant multi-racial worship and ministries. Yet other prophetic ministry was left undone, and it should set the agenda for the next decade. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
Author : Keith A. Roberts,David Yamane
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781506366050
The authors are proud sponsors of the 2020 SAGE Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Award—enabling graduate students and early career faculty to attend the annual ASA pre-conference teaching and learning workshop. Religion in Sociological Perspective introduces students to the systems of meaning, structure, and belonging that make up the complex social phenomena we know as religion. Authors Keith A. Roberts and David Yamane use an active learning approach to illustrate the central theories and methods of research in the sociology of religion and show students how to apply these analytical tools to new groups they encounter. The Seventh Edition departs from previous editions by emphasizing that the sociology of religion is an ongoing conversation among scholars in dialogue with existing scholarship and the social world. This perspective is established in the new second chapter, "Historical Development of the Sociology of Religion." Other chapters feature important voices from the past alongside the views of contemporary sociologists, and conclude with a glimpse of where the sociology of religion might be heading in the future. At every opportunity, the text has been enriched by research and examples that are meant to challenge parochial limits in the sociology of religion, pushing beyond Christianity, congregations, beliefs, national borders (especially the United States), and even beyond religion itself (to take nonreligion more seriously). Included with this title: The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as SAGE Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides. A student activity guide includes chapter specific exercises linked to resources within the ARDA.
Author : James A. Hodges,James H. O'Donnell,John William Oliver
Publisher : Kent State University Press
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Education
ISBN : 0873387635
Because of its history of westward expansion and its diverse population, Ohio is home to many independent institutions of higher education. This text comprises essays which relate the circumstances of the foundation of 40 such institutions and the history of each since its inception.
Author : Robert Sheldon Duecker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0687412439
