Energizing the Congregation: Images That Shape Your Church's Ministry

According to Carl Dudley and Sally Johnson, the discovery of strong and compelling congregational self-images binds church members together and energizes ministry. They describe five images of churches' relationships to their communities over time--the Survivor, Prophet, Pillar, Pilgrim, and Servant styles--thus allowing churches to gain the knowledge necessary to build on their strengths and address their weaknesses.

Author: Carl S. Dudley, Sally A. Johnson
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 03/01/1993
Pages: 132
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 8.03h x 5.27w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780664253592

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 04/01/1993

About the Author
Dudley, Carl S.: - Carl S. Dudley was Professor of Church and Community at Hartford Seminary and co-Director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research in Hartford, Connecticut. Dudley was nationally known for his work in mobilizing local churches for community ministries, and is recognized for his long history of working for such causes as the peace movement, civil rights for the incarcerated, and housing reform. He is the author, co-author, or editor of sixteen books, including, Basic Steps Toward Community Ministry and Carriers of Faith: Lessons from Congregational Studies.