Aquachurch 2.0: Piloting Your Church in Today's Fluid CultureWe live in a fast-paced, fluid world. A postmodern place where people are drifting, making mid-course corrections in every aspect of life, from careers, to relationships, to beliefs. As church leaders, we must continually reshape our ministries to reach a society adrift. We must move from being adaptive to being proactive, remaining flexible while delivering a uncompromising message. AquaChurch 2.0 is a guide for developing responsive and relevant church leadership. Fusing Biblical wisdom and modern-day insights, acclaimed author Leonard Sweet explores the essentials of leadership arts, including vision, creativity, and teamwork. This updated and revised edition will enable your ministry to navigate today's cultural currents, provide a beacon to your community, and connect with a postmodern world. |
Contents
THE TRAPS OF MAPS | 13 |
SCANNING THE HORIZON | 27 |
ORIENTING BY THE NORTH STAR JESUS THE CHRIST | 41 |
STUDYING OUR COMPASS THE BIBLE | 65 |
CASTING THE ANCHOR TRADITION | 85 |
WALKING THE GANGPLANK RISK TAKING | 111 |
LISTENING FOR SONAR VIBRATIONS | 139 |
SEEING THROUGH SCOPES VISION | 163 |
TAKING SHORE LEAVE SABBATH REST | 189 |
SIGNALING WITH FLAGS AND SEMAPHORES COMMUNICATION | 213 |
VALUING THE CREW COLLABORATION AND TEAMWORK | 239 |
USING THE GYROSCOPE CREATIVITY | 269 |
LEARNING FROM THE SHIPS LOG AND LIBRARY INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL | 293 |
FEELING THE WET FINGER INTUITION | 321 |
NOTES | 347 |