Scattering seeds : cultivating church vitality

Scattering seeds : cultivating church vitality / Stephen Chapin Garner with Jerry Thornell ; [foreword by Anthony B. Robinson].

In Scattering Seeds: Cultivating Church Vitality, Stephen Chapin Garner and Jerry Thornell share the story of their home congregation, the United Church of Christ in Norwell, MA. This average congregation has approached congregational life in a not-so-average way. Each congregant is seen as a minist...

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Main Author: Garner, Stephen Chapin, 1969-
Corporate Author: Alban Institute
Other Authors: Thornell, Jerry
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Herndon, Va. : Alban, [2011]
Subjects:
Leadership > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Christian leadership.
Church growth.
RELIGION > Christian Church > Administration.
Christian leadership
Church growth
Leadership > Religious aspects > Christianity
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Summary:In Scattering Seeds: Cultivating Church Vitality, Stephen Chapin Garner and Jerry Thornell share the story of their home congregation, the United Church of Christ in Norwell, MA. This average congregation has approached congregational life in a not-so-average way. Each congregant is seen as a minister, bringing the good news of Christ to the community; the church has moved away from boards and committees, instead utilizing the people to form ministry teams; and they have revitalized the way they approach and practice worship and education. Garner and Thornell don't claim to have the secret to.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 174 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-174).
ISBN:9781566996259
1566996252
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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