Changing the Conversation: A Third Way for CongregationsA sequel to his best-selling Transforming Congregational Culture (2003), Changing the Conversationoffers Anthony Robinson's latest work and thinking on congregational renewal and leadership. Robinson here invites church leaders and members into ten crucial conversations that will change their congregation's culture and help them respond with greater vitality, effectiveness, and faithfulness to our postmodern culture and its challenges. |
Contents
CONVERSATION ONE Its Not About You | 17 |
CONVERSATION TWO And Yet It Is About You | 37 |
CONVERSATION THREE A New Heart | 61 |
CONVERSATION FOUR Who Shall Lead Them? | 80 |
CONVERSATION SEVEN Lets Get Less Organized | 137 |
CONVERSATION EIGHT The Church and the Public Square | 152 |
CONVERSATION NINE Death and Resurrection | 171 |
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