Change can feel uncomfortable and risky, but these days it is an ever-increasing force in society and will continue to have a dominating effect on how we view our world. Decisions on what and how and when we change will inevitably affect growth or decline in a church and also have a major impact on people. Leaders can end up burnt out by their attempts to bring about change, or by facing up to the challenge of it, while congregations are left damaged and disillusioned because they could not catch the vision.
This book offers a map for healthy and godly change. Writing as a pastor and practitioner, Phil Potter explains ways of shaping all kinds of change in the life of a church, particularly in the context of the 'fresh expressions' emerging. This is a book for leaders wanting to be equipped for whatever lies ahead. It speaks to reluctant traditionalists and impatient visionaries, to both struggling and thriving congregations. Also included are over 100 questions for personal and group reflection.
This book offers a map for healthy and godly change. Writing as a pastor and practitioner, Phil Potter explains ways of shaping all kinds of change in the life of a church, particularly in the context of the 'fresh expressions' emerging. This is a book for leaders wanting to be equipped for whatever lies ahead. It speaks to reluctant traditionalists and impatient visionaries, to both struggling and thriving congregations. Also included are over 100 questions for personal and group reflection.