Church Mergers - Bandy, Thomas G.; Brooks, Page M.
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The need to merge churches is growing ever more crucial as congregations assess how to thrive in cultural diversity and ever-changing times. Every denomination faces the urgency to shift from maintenance to mission, and from survival to renewal. Church Mergers offers churches of all sizes and traditions practical advice on how to merge successfully. Authors Thomas G. Bandy and Page M. Brooks draw on decades of experience to illustrate why and how missional mergers are possible. Church Mergers guides congregational leaders and regional planners through the process of successful mergers. It…mehr

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The need to merge churches is growing ever more crucial as congregations assess how to thrive in cultural diversity and ever-changing times. Every denomination faces the urgency to shift from maintenance to mission, and from survival to renewal. Church Mergers offers churches of all sizes and traditions practical advice on how to merge successfully. Authors Thomas G. Bandy and Page M. Brooks draw on decades of experience to illustrate why and how missional mergers are possible. Church Mergers guides congregational leaders and regional planners through the process of successful mergers. It shares the stories of four churches in the merger process, explaining the steps to assess their situations, build trust, and discern vision. The book offers guidance to assess the potential for merger, explore contextual relevancy and lifestyle compatibility, overcome internal and external obstacles, define strategic priorities, create new boards, build leadership teams, combine assets, and more. Church Mergers shows that a faithful, healthy, missional merger is possible, and it illustrates that the whole can indeed be greater than the sum of its parts.
Autorenporträt
Tom Bandy is the author of over 35 books on spirituality, leadership, and organizational change. He is a leading interpreter of demographic change and lifestyle sensitivity for churches, religious organizations, and non-profits. His most recent books are about demographic diversity and lifestyle expectations for ministry and mentoring: See, Know, and Serve, and Worship Ways, and Spiritual Leadership. Tom consults across the diversity of cultures, religious traditions, and ideological perspectives. He received his doctorate in philosophical theology from the University of Toronto, and is a longstanding member of the Paul Tillich societies of North America and Germany. Tom mentors, coaches, and consults internationally and can be reached at tgbandy33@gmail.com.