beyond survival mentality Buttry, Daniel. Additional Author mixed material bibliography Pennsylvania Judson Press c1988 monographic en English

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159 p. ; 22 cm. Encouragement and practical, biblically based guidance for struggling churches from a minister who successfully nurtured his congregation to a new vision of ministry! Beginning with root causes of declining ministry, Buttry analyzes "sur-vival mentality"-its symptoms, its debilitating effects on the thinking of members, and the dangers it poses to the church's future "Vision" is the key element in Buttry's concept of church renewal. He offers well-tested processes for Revitalizing worship through a dynamic vision of God Developing a new vision of the church's image Involving the congregation in a new vision of mission Determining the pastor's role as vision bearer You'll find fresh inspiration in these creative ideas for overcoming barri-ers that inhibit renewal-outmoded traditions and attitudes, racism, unwieldy organizational structures, power conflicts, crumbling build-ings, and more Upbeat, supportive, and filled with innovative thoughts, this stimulating guide will help your church catch the vision of a future filled with hope and promise Daniel L. Buttry is manager of the Peace Program for National Minis tries, American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A. Formerly he served as pastor of the Dorchester Temple Baptist Church in Boston Church renewal 262.00170817011439(pbk.): Transformatio Library Bandung Theological Seminary 262.0017 Bur b E07003548 Non Fiction 262.0017 Bur b-2 E07002860 Non Fiction 262.0017 Bur b Bringing_your_church_back_to_life.jpg 21727 1988-04-29 00:00:00 2026-01-29 16:18:01 machine generated