Beyond Maintenance to Mission: by Craig L. Nessan

Author: Craig L. Nessan

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A Theology of the Congregation

This book argues compellingly for the centrality of mission in understanding the church and provides a model for congregational leadership that will help move congregations beyond a maintenance mentality to vital engagement with the world God loves. Nessan's model of congregational leadership is strongly centered on worship life of a congregation and the entirety of the church's ministry. The chapters provide solid theological and practical direction on the themes of worship, education, fellowship, stewardship, evangelism, global connections, ecumenism, and social ministry. It is a book that will find a home in both the academy and the parish -- a textbook for seminarians and a guide and resource for pastors and lay congregational leaders.

About the Author
Craig L. Nessan is a Lutheran clergyperson who earned his doctorate at the University of Munich. He is currently on the faculty of Wartburg Theological Seminary in Iowa as Assistant Professor of Contextual Theology.

Publisher: Fortress Press
Publication Date: Feb 10 1999
Format: paperback
5.5 in. x 8.5 in.
128 pages

Beyond Maintenance to Mission: by Craig L. Nessan Author: Craig L. Nessan
	Item#	Type	Price
	0800631528	Paperback	11.95
Argues for the centrality of mission in understanding the church and provides an engaging model for a congregational leadership.

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