Congregational Vitality Resources

Helpful Books

There are many books available on the subject of Congregational Development or individual aspects of it. Some of the best are:
 

• Craig Groeschel, It, Grand Rapids, Michigan:Zondervan, 2008

• Diana Butler Bass, Christianity for the Rest of US: How the Neighborhood Church Is Transforming the Faith, NY, NY: HarperCollins Publishers, 2006

• Howard Hanchey, From Survival to Celebration: Leadership for the Confident Church,  Boston, Mass: Cowley Publications 1994

• Edward H. Hammett with James R. Piece, Reaching People under 40 while Keeping People over 60: Being Church for all Generations, St. Louis, Missouri, Chalice Press 2007

• Scott Wilson, Steering through Chaos: Mapping a clear direction for your church in the midst of transition and change,  Grand Rapids, Michigan:Zondervan 2010

• C. Kirk Hadaway,  Behold I Do a New Thing: Transforming Communities of Faith,  Cleveland, The Pilgrim Press 2001

• Susan Scott, Fierce Conversations, New York, New York: Penguin, 2002

Helpful Websites

The Leadership Network

Strategies, programs, tools and resources to identify, connect and help high-capacity Christian leaders multiply their impact.

The Alban Institute

New research-based information and new ways to learn and minister more effectively within and outside faith communities.