Transforming Church

Twelve Keys to an Effective Church

Kennon Callahan, Twelve Keys to an Effective Church: strategic planning for mission, JosseyBass, 1983. ISBN 0060612975 hbk $18 92p. Originally published by Harper & Row, Callahan's titles are now published by JosseyBass. ISBN is for Harper & Row. Book is also accompanied by an audiocassette version, a planning workbook, and a leader's guide for conducting strategic planning sessions in a congregation.

Contents for 12 Keys book include church strategic planning, planning and hope, mission and success, long-range planning, concrete mission, pastoral visitation, key leader visitation, dynamic worship, relational groups, leadership resources, participatory decision-making, stream-lined structure, organizational structure, competent programs, excellent activities, open accessibility, high visibility, adequate parking, adequate land, adequate landscaping, adequate facilities, solid financial resources.

Contents for Leader Guide include realistic assessment of congregational size, strategic timelines, strategic objectives, 20-80 principle, four invitational questions, where are we headed?, what future are we building?, what are our strengths?, What is God calling us to accomplish in mission? listening for what is not said, strategic steering group, congregational linkage, twenty percenters, job descriptions p72-75, staff evaluation p74, motivational resources, motivational matches, motivational mismatches, leadership development, the middle third, excellent mistakes, objectives worth not doing, prayer, vision, hope, memory dynamic, hope dynamic, change dynamic, conflict dynamic. Highly recommended. Pr. Ted Coleman