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Change & Conflict
Change & Conflict
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Appreciative Inquiry Booklet
Sue Annis Hammond Kodiak Consulting 1996
'Appreciative Enquiry' - based on assumption that in every organisation something works. Change can be managed by identifying what works & exploring how to do more of it. Refreshing change from looking at problems?
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Change and How to Help it Happen Book
Various Community Education Training Unit 1994
'Practical guide to facilitation methods for organisational change, for people working with community groups & voluntary organisations.' How to choose facilitator, plus lots of ideas for problem solving & managing change.
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Change Directions Book
David Cormack Monarch 1995
'New ways forward for your life, church & business.' How to be agent of change rather than victim of it. Principles: tradition,values, vision etc. Practice: planning, pacing, promoting. Experience: parish, diocese, project etc
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Church Disputes Mediation Book
James Behrens Gracewing 2003
Thorough guide to subject, written by lawyer and mediator, Looking at how & when to take church disputes into mediation process, cost & likely outcomes, with examples from churches & denominations worldwide.
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Coming to an Agreement A4 sheet

Administry
Principles to help you come to an agreement
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Conflict - Constructive or Destructive Book
Joyce Huggett Kevin Mayhew 1988
Accessible read suggesting how, handled creatively, conflict can lead to growth. Each chapter ends with exercises.
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Conflict and Growth Booklet
Charles Raven Grove Books 1998
Looks at biblical principles underlying the prevention and healing of conflict.
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Coping when your Minister Goes A4 sheet

Administry
Preparing for interregnum
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Dealing with Conflict Leaflet

Administry
Mini guide 4xA4 - good basics, strategies for problem solving
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Discover your Conflict Management Style Booklet
Speed B Leas Alban Institute 1997
Outlining range of conflict strategies available & when each is appropriate. Essential tool is 'Conflict Inventory' questionnaire, helping leaders & others become aware of their prefered styles & reflect on other possibilities.
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How to Learn through Conflict Booklet
Colin Patterson Grove Books 2003
Subtitled 'a handbook for leaders in local churches', suggestions for handling conflict include: looking at conflict in NT, examining your own habitual reactions, understanding diversity, practical techniques for discussion & decision making
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Little Book of Circle Processes, The Book
Kay Pranis Good Books 2005
'A new/old approach to peacemaking.' Practice of sitting in circle and allowing people space to speak, with positive listening, in order to resolve conflict in workplace & community
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Managing Change Booklet
Bryan Pearson Administry 1996
Basic intro to subject, good booklist
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Managing Conflict Book
Gill Taylor Directory of Social Change 1999
A practical book, designed primarily for workers in the voluntary sector, but also relevant to church communities, helping to develop a range of strategies and skills to resolve conflict with colleagues & 'clients', & build stronger teams.
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Memories, Hopes and Conversations Book
Mark Lau Branson Alban Institute 2004
'Appreciative enquiry & congregational change.' Outlining a way of 'changing the conversation', stimulating thinking of congregations by remembering what's worked. Based on experience of Presbyterian church in California.
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Redevoping the Congregation Book
Mary Sellon, Daniel Smith, Gail Grossman Alban Institute 2002
Subtitled 'a how to for lasting change' , this book looks issues such as creating a core team, developing a plan and dealing with conflict.
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So the Vicar's Leaving Book
Mike Alexander, Jeremy Martineau Acora/Canterbury Press
'Making the most of an interregnum.' Easy to read & peppered with cartoons, giving good basic advice on saying farewell to the old vicar, recruiting the new, and keeping the show on the road without conflict in-between. (2 copies)
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Turnaround Teams Booklet
Simon Foulkes, Christine Smith, Anne Wood Grove Books 2003
Turnaround teams offer 'an innovative response to the challenge of struggling churches facing an interregnum', by bringing in a lay team drawn from other churches. This booklet describes how it has worked in pilot projects.
Evangelisation
Evangelisation
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Beyond Belief? Booklet
Nick Spencer LICC 2002
'Barriers and bridges to faith today.' Survey and analysis of interviews with 40 non-religious agnostics on their attitudes to Christianity.
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Creating a Church for the Unchurched Booklet - photocopiable
Anne Hibbert CPAS 1992
Evangelism resource for individuals or groups. Based on Willow Creek Seeker Service model. 5 sections, each with briefing paper, discussion material & practical ideas, explore opportunities, problems & how to meet them.
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DIY Kit for Estates Ministry & Outreach Booklets
Benny Hazelhurst, Chris Chapman Southwark Diocese
Introductory Module: Foundation stones (3 sessions), Module 1: Confident in our faith (6 sessions), Module 2: Welcoming in our life & worship (6 sessions), Module 3: At the heart of community (6 sessions). (Also to buy £5 per module)
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Encounters with God Booklet
Ed: Genevieve Gosschalk St Barnabas Church, Dulwich
Series of articles by parishioners of St Barnabas, Dulwich, sharing their own personal, and very varied, experiences of meeting with God.
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Equipping Your Church in a Spiritual Age Book - photocopiable
S Hollinghurst, Y Richmond, R Whitehead Group for Evangelisation
Workbook to help church leaders consider evangelistic engagement with our spiritual age. Explores key beliefs of those who don't attend church & suggests innovative ways of engaging. 3 sections: Listening, Discerning, Acting.
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Evaluating Seeker Services Booklet
Anne Hibbert, Chris Stoddard Administry 2000
Starting from the Willow Creek model, evaluating what works here and suggesting other alternatives
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Evangelism - Which Way Now? Book
Mike Booker, Mark Ireland Church House Publishing 2003
'Evaluation of Alpha, Emmaus, Cell church & other contemporary strategies for evangelism'. Also explores community ministry, children's evangelism, church planting, traditional missions, evangelists & learning from world church.
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Evangelism among Retired People Booklet - photocopiable
Arthur Creber CPAS 1994
Advice for those evangelising older people. 5 chapters on: positive attitudes, activity-based outreach, time for giving, fraility, sharing good news. Each chapter includes discussion material, illustrations & practical ideas.
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Evangelism in a Spiritual Age Book

Church House Publishing 2005
'Communicating faith in a changing culture.' Contributors inc Steven Croft, Rob Frost, Nick Spencer, Anne Richards, Yvonne Richmond, Mark Ireland, Graham Cray. Cultural attitudes & church's response to them.
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Families Finding Faith Book
John Hattam CPAS 2000
A workbook on reaching parents and other family members of children attending church activities. 8 group sessions on basics principles and strategy for relational evangelism, plus 3 suggestions for family social evenings
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Finding Faith Today Book
John Finney Bible Society 1992
Subtitled ' How does it happen?, Study on how adults come to faith, based on survey of recent church joiners. Looks at factors involved: childhood, emotional triggers, spiritual journey etc, plus contributing influences: minister, media etc.
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From Alpha to Eternity Booklet

Administry 1995
Survey of how churches use and value such initiatives as Alpha, Evangelism Explosion, Willow Creek, Saints Alive etc
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Looking at Evangelism from the Inside Out Booklet
John Drane Administry 1997
Basic, not practical techniques, but honest, culturally relevant approaches
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Lost for Words Pack - Sheets & CD-Rom
Various CPAS 2002
Helping Christians to speak confidently about their faith. Adult course - 6 sessions with optional follow-up session. With handouts, OHP slides & Powerpoint presentations. See also Youth & Children's 'Lost for Words'.
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Mission-shaped Church Book
Ed: Graham Cray Church House Publishing 2004
Church planting and fresh expressions of church - report from working group of C of E Mission and Public Affairs Council
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More to Life Booklet

Deo Gloria Trust
Booklet to use for evangelism. Starting with need for meaning, looks at Jesus' claims and the evidence for death and ressurection etc. Glossy magazine style
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No Ordinary Man Book

Deo Gloria Trust
'Booklet to use for evangelism 'His story and the stories of those who have met him' Rerun of material in 'So who is this Jesus' investigating life of Jesus with testimony type articles interspersed.
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On the Doorstep Pack - photocopiable & CD-Rom
Anne Wright CPAS 2001
'Preparing for mission on outer estates and in the inner city.' 3 training sessions with worksheets and OHP slides on: overview of church & community, priorities & planning, and using members gifts. (2 copies)
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On Your Marks Booklet

Deo Gloria Trust
'Booklet to use for evangelism - Journey into life' illustrated simple exposition of gospel message together with Mark's Gospel NIV version
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Planning a Church Mission Booklet - photocopiable
Paul Weston CPAS 1993
Each of 5 chapters includes briefing paper & discussion material, plus ideas & illustrations. Looks at whether your church is ready for a mission, how to lay groundwork, do basic preparation & follow-up & make church attractive.
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Practical Ideas in Evangelism Booklet - photocopiable
John Young CPAS 1992
Each of 5 chapters includes briefing paper, discussion materials, plus ideas & illustrations. Looking at a biblical basis, how to make contact and a variety of practical suggestions for events.
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So who is this Jesus Booklet

Deo Gloria Resources
Booklet for evangelism - Glossy magazine style intro to life of Jesus & what it means to be a Christian, interspersed with real life stories & quotes
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Unchurched People Welcome Here Booklet
Rory Keegan, Paul Simmonds, Annie Hibbert CPAS 1995
Looking at how 6 UK churches have adopted and adapted Willow Creek principles of seeker services and 'church for the unchurched'.
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Why Men Hate Going to Church Book
David Murrow Nelson Books 2005
It's too traditional, not active or adventurous, too few 'regular guy' role models etc. Analysis to set you thinking & perhaps disagreeing, but at least provoking discussion on problem besetting many churches.
Inclusivity & Welcome
Inclusivity & Welcome
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Being Culturally Relevant Booklet
Graham Cray, Paul Simmonds Administry 2000
Looking at post-modern culture and the different viewpoints of young people, mid-lifers and older people
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Being Family Friendly Booklet
Jackie Cray Administry 2001
Not just about children or all-age worship but how churches can be supportive and welcoming to all family members old and young.
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Being User Friendly A4 sheet

Administry
Checklist on being welcoming and relevant.
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Booked out Booklet
Chris Key, Don Smith, Jenny Richardson, Roy Dorey CPAS
'Learning to communicate the gospel in a non-book culture.' Chapters include: how people learn, evangelism and preaching in a non-book culture etc
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Building Family Friendly Churches Book & CD-Rom
Mike Bossingham Inspire 2004
Starting from the premise that the church in general is in decline & it is those churches that are family friendly that buck the trend. Practical suggestions for providing a genuinely 'all-age' welcome, both in worship and in other events.
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Caring for your Customers Leaflet

Administry
Mini-guide 4xA4 subtitled 'does the church have anything to learn from current customer care theories?' - the answer is 'probably yes'.
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Communicating with the Public Booklet
Michael Kindred, Malcolm Goldsmith 4M Publications 1997
Mostly dealing with 1 to1 communication, this easy-to-read booklet, with stick men illustrations, looks at ways of dealing with others including: body language, 'safe' environment, connfidentiality, expectations, hidden agendas etc. (2 copies)
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Crossing the Cultures Booklet
Hitesh Kishorilal Dodhia Grove Books 1990
Drawn from the author's own experience as a convert from another race, religion & culture, this book looks at practical ways to 'live, share & communicate the gospel' with those from other cultures.
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Disability Access Guide Booklet

Neighbourhood Initiatives Foundation
Brief basic & practical guidelines to welcoming people with disabilities including physical, hearing and visual impairment, learning difficulties and mental health problems.
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Embracing Diversity Book
Charles R Foster Alban Institute 1997
Exploring dynamics, difficulties & opportunities of multi-cultural congregations. Identifying essential perspectives & practices to empower leaders & inspire members to form & sustain multi-cultural fellowship. From US viewpoint.
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God has no Favourites Booklet
Chris Chapman, Jill McKinnon Southwark Diocese
'Encouraging equal opportunities in church life' - workbook in 8 sections, for individuals or groups. Topics include: how we promote ourselves, Sunday worship, learning & growing, running meetings, decision making. (Also to buy)
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Gospel and Tomorrow's Culture, The Booklet
Graham Cray CPAS 1994
How to communicate the gospel in a post-modern, multi-choice, multi-faith, multi-experience culture. Each of the 5 chapters has a group focus section with exercises to explore the ideas further.
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It's More Than Shaking Hands Booklet
Judith H Lampard Methodist Publishing House 1991
'Hospitality at the church door and beyond.' Each of 8 chapters has questions for discussion at the end. Subjects include: appearance of the church, welcome on the door, follow up, needy groups, big events, hospitality in homes etc. (2 copies)
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Liturgy and Urban Mission Booklet
Tim Stratford Grove Books 2002
Exploring those 'middle-class' elements of anglicanism that could create barriers in an urban setting and suggesting ways to overcome them.
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Service with a Smile Booklet

Administry 1994
Survey of how churches approach welcoming at Sunday services
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Worship in Context Book
Stephen Burns Epworth 2006
'Liturgical theology, children and the city.' Explores the challenges of renewing worship in churches in areas of urban deprivation; and what it means to worship inclusively with all ages & social backgrounds.
Strategy & Envisioning
Strategy & Envisioning
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All Together Now Booklet

Administry
Survey exploring ways of working together with other churches and organisations
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Body Beautiful Booklet
Philip Mountstephen, Kelly Martin Grove 2004
'Recapturing a vision for All-age church.' And it does meant all-age church rather than all-age worship. Looking at theology and practice in a fragmented world.
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Changing Communities Book
Jeanne Hinton, Peter B Price Churches Together 2003
Drawn from experiences of 'New Way of Being Church' team. How churches can find new models in the face of cultural change, importance of genuine community formed within church & reaching out into the neighbourhood.
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Changing Mission Book
Stuart Murray Churches Together 2006
'Learning from the newer churches.' Lots of vignettes of church planting, emerging church, community-based churches & new styles of worship, with assessment of what works and why.
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Changing World, Changing Church Book
Michael Moynagh Monarch 2001
'New forms of church, out-of-the-pew thinking, intitiatives that work.' How church can reconnect with a 'user-chooser' world. Exploring new forms of church and new ways of communicating.
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Checking your Church's Health Booklet

Administry 1999
Provides valuable check-lists on how you're doing in areas such as prayer, relationships, witness, purpose and management
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Church Audit Folder

Faithworks
Helping churches to accurately research and evaluate their resources before setting out on mission or community projects. Using SWOT analysis and a 6 step approach. With foreword by Steve Chalke.
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Church Ministry Sampler Book

Zondervan 2004
Sampler containing chapters from 11 Zondervan titles on church ministry, including: Building a church of small groups, Volunteer revolution, Children's ministry, An hour on Sunday, Seeker small groups, Multicultural ministry etc
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Church of England over the Next 15 Years, The Booklet
Peter Brierley Christian Research 2005
'Some statistical trends and what they imply for church leaders.' Issues such as: the challenge of an ageing ccongregation, rural attendance, buildings, ministerial leadership. Key questions rather than answers.
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Church on the Edge Book
Chris Stoddard, Nick Cuthbert Authentic 2006
'Principles & real-life stories of 21st Century mission' from Reaching the Unchurched Network. Exploring culturally relevant mission & how 22 different congregations are making a difference in their areas.
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Church Planting: Past, Present and Future Booklet
George Lings, Stuart Murray Grove Books 2002
20 years ago, church planting was hailed as a great way forward. How has it actually fared - its successes and failures - and what lessons have been learned?
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Churchgoing Today Booklet
Lynda Barley Church House Publishing 2006
Recent analysis showing that although weekly Sunday attendance may be in decline, churches that run mid-week activities, offer various styles & times are experiencing growth.
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Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times Book
Peter L Steinke Alban Institute 2006
'Being calm & courageous no matter what.' Wisdom for leaders of congregations in crisis. Analysis of how groups react to difficult times and right leadership approaches, with lots of case histories.
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Counting Sheep Booklet
Paddy Benson, John Roberts Grove Books 2002
Subtitled 'Attendance patterns and pastoral strategy', this booklet examines changing patterns in church attendance. It highlights the growth in casual attenders and the importance of not being casual in our attitude towards them!
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Create Book
Mark Butcher Directory of Social Change 2005
'Toolkit for creative problem solving in not-for-profit sector.' Intended for voluntary organisations, but relevant to churches. Sections inc: Confirm your problem, Risk, Expand your options, Analyse, Think creatively, Encourage.
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Defining the Small Church A4 sheet

Administry
How to identify the characteristics of a small church
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Developing your Church's Spirituality Booklet
David Spriggs Administry
Broad view of subject - run down of blockages to spiritual growth
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Discerning your Congregation's Future Book
Roy Oswald, Robert Friedrich Alban Institute 1996
Offers practical tools for parish planning firmly rooted in an understanding of the spiritual dimension of what parishes are about, both asking God in prayer and actively seeking to understand the needs of the local community.
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Expanding Horizons Book
Ed: Simon Barrow Southwark Diocese 1995
'Learning to be church in the world'. A collection of essays from the Southwark Lay Training Team, past and present. Drawn from their own experiences - what they have learned and endeavour to pass on.
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Explaining Cell Churches Leaflet

Administry
Small groups as the basic core unit of church, where evangelism and ministry are centred
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Exploring Natural Church Development Booklet
Mike Booker Grove Books 2001
NCD, first outlined by Chistian Schwarz in Germany, takes a qualitative rather than quantitive approach to church growth. It offers a diagnostic tool whereby churches can discover their own vision. This booklet evaluates its success so far.
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Expressions - the DVD DVD

Church House Publishing 2006
30 min programme presented by Diane-Louise Jordan, with examples of alternative styles of church around UK, plus 14 items on individual initiatives, approx 5 mins each: cell, café, skaters, messy church etc.
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Going for Growth Booklet
Jeffrey John Southwark Diocese 2000
'A strategy for incumbents of smaller parishes in the central and catholic traditions.' A call to do things better, with lots of practical suggestions for worship, attractiveness of the building & ways in, including enquirers courses.
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Healthy Churches Handbook, The Book
Robert Warren Church House Publishing 2004
Looking at characteristics of a healthy church & how to develop & facilitate them.Helps churches evaluate strengths & weaknesses & focus on quality rather than quantity. Includes exercises for exploring health of your church.
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Healthy Congregations - a Systems Approach Book
Peter L Steinke Alban Institute 1996
Using the analogy of the body, this book explains that no congregation will have total health all the time, but explains how to watch out for problem areas and offers strategies to promote health and wholeness. (2 copies)
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Holy Conversations Book
Gil Rendle, Alice Mann Alban Institute 2003
'Strategic planning as a spiritual practice for congregations.' Hefty resource book on all aspects of church planning, theologically based & congregationally oriented with lots of practical tools.
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Hope for the Church Book
Bob Jackson Church House Publishing 2002
Starting from the premise of the decline of the C of E and based on statistical research, this book examines the characteristics of growing churches and suggests practical action for parishes
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How to be a Local Church Book
John Cole Kevin Mayhew 1990
'An action plan for every Christian', looks at understanding: your locality, the church's task, potential contacts, the role of each individual & the promises of God. Includes activities and 'learning experiences' for groups.
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How your Church Family Works Book
Peter L Steinke Alban Institute 1993
Subtitled 'understa