The Twelve Keys Leaders' Guide

Since it was published in 1983, the first edition of the original Twelve Keys to an Effective Church has benefited thousands of congregations around the world. The thoroughly revised and updated Twelve Keys Leaders' Guide, designed to accompany Twelve Keys to an Effective Church, offers leaders an indispensable, step-by-step resource for creating and implementing their long-range plans. It clearly shows how to examine a church's strengths and move the congregation toward action, accomplishment, and achievement. This valuable guide thoroughly explains the basic principles of the planning process and gives helpful insights into the dynamics of memory, change, conflict, and hope in congregations. You will discover possibilities to build the momentum, deepen the resources, and advance the strengths of your congregation. This important resource can also be used to help build an effective, successful business, develop a strong, healthy non-profit grouping, advance an effective, healthy college or university, and create a strong, healthy family.

A Prayer ix A Bird on the Wing xi Part One: Momentum 1. Motivations 3 2. Leaders and Key Objectives 15 3. An Effective Long-Range Plan 28 4. Excellent Mistakes and Objectives Worth Not Doing 36 5. Memory, Change, Conflict, and Hope 47 Part Two: Resources 6. Congregation, Community, Direction 75 7. Possibilities 87 8. What to Listen For and Look For 106 9. Principles for Participation 112 Part Three: Developing Your Congregation 10. Planning and Action 127 11. Creative Study 136 12. Celebration Planning 141 13. Act Swiftly 151 14. Matches, Timelines, Focus 162 Conclusion: Grace 168 Acknowledgments 187 About the Author 189 Books by Kennon L. Callahan 191 Index 195