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“I was interested to be given a copy of this book which comes out of GallupFaith, especially with Albert Winseman's understanding of Strengths (see 'Living Your Strengths' for a really good partner read).
geoffreybaines wrote this review Saturday, April 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
If you're aware of Natural Church Development then you'll probably be interested in this.
Don't expect a radical look at what the church can be as many different forms and shapes out of the gospel about Jesus Christ. This is only touched on right at the end of the book. However, what you do get is a really interesting look at how the help established, more institutional churches to find renewal through engaging people through centring the church on key concerns. This is based on twelve important statements for the church member - these being re-phrased versions of 12 work-based statements that you'll find in books by Marcus Buckingham and Tom Rath, amongst others. These twelve statements fall into four very important categories: 1) What do I get?; 2) What do I give?; 3) Do I belong?; and 4) How can we grow?
As I'm part-involved in an established, institutional church I think I'll be trying out the process.”
“A good book from the Gallup people. The challenge is to not change the way you "do" church, but to change the way you "do" -- period. I believe in the concepts addressed in this book. To put those concepts into play, you have to be passionate about your beliefs and be willing to let the culture of your church or parish change. It's a huge challenge, but worth the effort.”
Deacon Dan wrote this review Friday, November 28 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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