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complete entry.)
 Bullard,
George.
Pursuing the Full Kingdom Potential of Your Congregation
George Bullard, the book’s author, writes, “Just because the
journey toward your congregation’s full kingdom potential is
difficult does not mean it is an unworthy journey. It is actually a
very worthwhile journey. It is perhaps the only journey that makes
sense for congregations who desire . . . To be faithful, effective,
and innovative in their ministry. To help people grow in the grace
and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To connect with preChristians, unchurched, and dechurched persons. To experience
continual vitality in their life and ministry. To continually
transform to remain on the cutting edge of Christian ministry. To
respond to the future vision God has for your congregations.”
Bullard continues, “So, how can congregations engage in a
transforming spiritual strategic journey? Rather than making various
changes for which the congregation is unprepared; on the spiritual
and strategic passion of congregational leaders, rather than the
position and organizational authority of these leaders; on the
spiritual gifts, strengths, and skills of the congregation, rather
than the problems that imprison the soul of the congregation; on the
future story God is unfolding in your midst that pulls you forward,
rather than growth and success goals that push you forward; on
living into God’s future for the congregation, rather than
recreating a culture of the good ole’ days.”
Bullard’s work, while complex, will help the serious pastor or
layperson explore these topics and questions. Bullard’s thoughts on
redevelopment are at the heart of much of what we do at CCK.
 Dudley,
Carl S.
Congregations in Transition.
This handbook takes a user-friendly sociological approach to the
congregation and neighborhood in transition. The authors realize
that this is a spiritual process and offer the theme of the exodus
and wilderness as inspiration. The body of the manual is a step by
step investigation with congregational exercises for the
congregation that wants to journey towards transformation (Jane
Lawrence DHM).
 Herrington,
Jim and Mike Bonem. Leading Congregational Change.
Craig Van Gelder, professor of congregational
mission at Luther Seminary, writes "A creative and helpful guide for
assisting congregations through the necessary process of change by
weaving together firm biblical foundations, the best of what's
available from the social sciences, and insightful examples from the
years of experience the authors have had in working with churches."
We found this book to be a wonderful step-by-step description, in
general terms, of the stages of congregational change. The book
includes Scripture and many helpful resources from the business
world artfully woven into his exploration of the stages of change
(Jane Lawrence, DHM)
 Mann,
Alice and Gilbert Rendel Holy Conversations.
Rendel and Mann have put together an excellent
resource book for any church that wants to discover “Who are we?”,
What has God called us to do or be?”, and “Who is our neighbor?” In
my opinion Mann is the best of the Alban team in regards to
redeveloping congregations. The cost of the book allows you to
download many of the book’s resources from the Alban website. Those
pastors and congregations looking for a prayerful, community based
model of redevelopment should read this book (Lon Oliver, CCK).
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Leadership and Change
Callahan, Kennon L. Effective Church Leadership. New York: Harper and Row, 1990.
Collins, Jim. Good to Great. Harper and Row, 2001.
Daman, Glenn. Shepherding the Small Church. Kregel, 2002.
Heifetz, Ronald. Leadership Without Easy Answers. Belknap Press, 1994.
Herrington, Jim, Mike Bonem and James H. Furr. Leading Congregational Change. Jossey-Bass, 2000.
Malphurs, Aubrey. Maximizing Your Effectiveness: How to Discover and Develop Your Divine Design. Barker, 2006.
Maxwell, John C. Developing the Leaders Around You. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1995.
McNeal, Reggie. The Present Future. Jossey-Bass, 2003.
Roxburgh, Alan J. and Fred Romanuk. The Missional Leader: Equipping Your Church to Reach a Changing World. Jossey-Bass, 2006.
Roxburgh, Alan J. and Brian D. McLaren. The Sky Is Falling: Leaders Lost in Transition. ACU, 2006.
Senge, Peter M. The Fifth Discipline. Doubleday, 1990.
Shapiro, Andrea. Creating Contagious Commitment. 4-perspective, 2003.
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Mission and Evangelism
Arias, Mortimer. Announcing the Reign of God: Evangelism and the Subversive Memory of Jesus . Wolf and Stock Publishers, 1999.
Brueggemann, Walter. Biblical Perspectives on Evangelism: Living in a Three-Storied Universe . Abingdon, 1993.
Pappas, Anthony and Scott Planting. Mission: The Small Church Reaches Out. Valley Forge: Judson Press, 1993.
Stewart, Carlyle Fielding, III. African American Church Growth: 12 Principles of Prophetic Ministry. Abingdon, 1994.
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Contextual Theology , Missional and Emergent Church
Bevans, Stephen B. Models of Contextual Theology. Orbis Books, 2004.
Guder, Darrell L. T he Continuing Conversion of the Church. Eerdmans, 2000.
Guder, Darrell L., editor. M issional Church: A Vision for the Sending of the Church in North America . Eerdmans, 1998.
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Redevelopment Methods and Strategies
Ackerman, John. Listening to God. Alban, 2001.
Branson, Mark Lau. Memories, Hopes, and Conversations. Alban, 2004.
Bullard, George W., Jr. Pursuing the Full Kingdom Potential of Your Congregation. Lake Hickory Resources, 2006.
Calian, Carnegie Samuel. Survival or Revival. Westminster John Knox Press, 1998.
Callahan, Kennon L. Building for Effective Mission. New York: Harper and Row, 1995.
Callahan, Kennon L. The Future That Has Come. New York: Harper and Row, 2002.
Callahan, Kennon L. Small, Strong Congregations. New York: Harper and Row, 2000.
Callahan, Kennon L. Twelve Keys to an Effective Church. New York: Harper and Row, 1983.
Callahan, Kennon L. Visiting in an Age of Mission. New York: Harper and Row 1997.
Dudley, Carl S. and Nancy T. Ammerman. Congregations in Transition: A Guide for Analyzing, Assessing and Adapting in Changing Communities. Jossey-Bass, 2002.
Gaede, Beth Ann. Size Transitions in Congregations . Alban, 2001.
Hadaway, C. Kirk. Behold I Do a New Thing: Transforming Communities of Faith. Pilgrim Press, 2001.
Mann, Alice. Can Our Church Life? Redeveloping Congregations in Decline. Alban, 1999.
Mann, Alice. The In-between Church, Navigating Size Transitions. Alban, 1998.
Mann, Alice. Raising the Roof. Alban, 2001.
Mann, Alice and Gil Rendle. Holy Conversations: Strategic Planning as a Spiritual Practice for Congregations. Alban, 2003.
Schwarz, Christian A. Color Your World with Natural Church Development. ChurchSmart, 2005.
Schwarz, Christian A. Natural Church Development. ChurchSmart, 2000.
Schwarz, Christian A. The Three Colors of Love. ChurchSmart, 2004.
Schwarz, Christian A. The Three Colors of Ministry. ChurchSmart, 2001.
Sitze, Bob. The Great Permission. ELCA, 2002.
Snow, Luther K. The Power of Asset Mapping. Alban, 2004.
Steinke, Peter L. Healthy Congregations: A Systems Approach. Alban, 1996.
Steinke, Peter L. How Your Church Family Works: Understanding Congregations as Emotional Systems. Alban, 1993.
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