The Twelve Keys Leaders' Guide

An essential guide for church leaders to help them incorporatethe Twelve Keys As a companion to Twelve Keys to an Effective Church, theLeader's Guide provides ideas and suggestions on how to lead usingthe Twelve Keys model, how to handle congregational dynamics, plusguidelines on leading a Twelve Keys Planning Retreat to prepare forthe future. * Shows how to use the Twelve Keys model within acongregation * Offers helpful resources and suggestions for encouragingaction, implementation, and momentum * Includes guidelines on leading a Twelve Keys Planning Retreatto prepare for the future * Written by Kennon L. Callahan, the pastor who developed theTwelve Keys method This book will help church leaders implement the Twelve Keysmodel and handle the many other factors that make a churcheffective and successful.

Introduction: Leaders and Long-range Planning. Part One: Resources for Long-range Planning. 1. The Four Stages and Six Sessions. 2. Timelines, Objectives, and Long-range Planning. 3. The Major Qualitative Resources for Long-range Planning. 4. The Four Invitational Questions. 5. What to Listen For and Look For. 6. Principles for Participation. Part Two: Resources for Action, Implementation, and Momentum. 7. An Effective Long-range Plan. 8. Leaders and Key Objectives. 9. Motivational Resources. 10. Leadership Development: Focusing on the Middle Third. 11. Excellent Mistakes and Objectives Worth Not Doing. 12. Prayer: Vision and Hope. Part Three: Four Dynamics to Consider. 13. Memory, Change, Conflict, and Hope.