Mainline barches are experiencing a decline in membership and loss Quefice on society. This book is intended to stimulate thouditul examination of this problem and to offer suggestions on how pestors and educators can work together to infuse a new and ongoing vitality into malyline church ministry.

The Journey to revitalization begins with an interplay of support end undererending between church and seminary. Through a matual commitment in excellence, clergy and educators can move forward in step toward a church renewed and ready to meet the spiritual and practical needs of seekers in today's complex world.