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BK A08 006C1
 ACCOUNTING METHODS FOR THE SMALL CHURCH
Holck, Jr., Manfred
This resource helps bring a new appreciation of the place that money, accounting, and planning hold in the discharge of the duties of office in the small church. 

BK A08 005C1
DEVELOPING C.E. IN THE SMALLER CHURCH
Brown, Carolyn C.
Small churches have many things going for them. But, among the problems is developing a viable Christian education program. This book offers creative ideas for Christian education in the smaller church. 

BK A08 007C1 
EFFECTIVE SMALL CHURCHES IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
Dudley, Carl S.
This book revisits the small membership congregation. posing new questions reflective of the considerable changes that have swept over small churches in the last two decades. Among the most significant of these are shifts in institutional loyalty and individuals' sense of identity in relation to larger groups and organizations.

BK A08 016C1 
ENTERING THE WORLD OF THE SMALL CHURCH
Pappas, Anthony
Using the concept of the tribal model - a folk society pattern - the author provides clues to the functioning of this tiny community which exists in a global village.

BK A08 013C1
FIFTEEN SERVICES FOR SMALL CHURCHES
Strawn, V. Elaine and Christine Nees
These fifteen services include ones for Christmas Eve, Epiphany, Baptism of Our Lord, Transfiguration, Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, Ascension Day, Pentecost, Christian Unity Day, Trinity Sunday, and Christ the King. 

VT A08 001C1
LEADERSHIP OPTIONS FOR SMALL CHURCHES
Moody, Marge
This video is designed to help small churches look at options. It is divided into 5 sections: "Introduction, Tentmaker Pastorate, Commissioned Lay Preacher, Cooperative Parish," and "Concluding Comments. ,"Leadership; 

VT A08 002C1
MINISTRY IN THE NORTH COUNTRY
Moody, Marge
This 25-minute video captures the start-up process, and shows a model for injecting new life into struggling rural churches and communities. Shot on location and offers unique perspectives shared by the participants. 

BK A08 012C1 
MONEY, MOTIVATION, AND MISSION IN THE SMALL CHURCH
Pappas, Anthony
This book includes 9 strategies for fund-raising utilizing characteristics and strengths of small church life, ways of securing funds for maintaining the church building, and practical helps for paying the pastor.


BK A08 002C1
NEW TIMES - NEW CALL
Crandall, Ron
A manual of pastoral option for small churches. Contains chapters on: "Nature of Call and Small Church Ministry, Creating A Climate, Helps for Presbyteries and Small Churches," plus examples of ministries, workshops, etc. 

BK A08 010C1
PARTNERS IN SMALL CHURCH STRATEGY
Schaller, Lyle E.
This report gives a vision of a healthy small church. It contains information on network formation, governing body strategy development, clergy placement and training, small church lay leadership development and recommendation and updates. 

BK A08 014C1
RISING TO THE RISK
Strawn, V. Elaine and Christine Nees
This is a collection of stories of people trying to discern God's will and then taking the necessary steps of faith to e the people of God is calling them to be today and to embrace the 21st century wit hope and vitality. A resource to help those in small congregations envision new possibilities and fresh approaches to ministry. 

BK A08 015C1
RISING TO THE RISK: STORIES OF SMALL CONGREGATIONS EMBRACING 21ST
Strawn, V. Elaine and Christine Nees
This booklet tells the success stories of vital and dynamic small congregations...committed to risk new ways as they respond to God's call. 

BK A08 003C1
RURAL CHURCH MINISTRY: CHURCH AND COMMUNITY
Stephen, Diana A.
Today rural communities are experiencing tremendous change and congregations are called to explore new ways to minister to the people in their community and region. This booklet is designed to help rural congregations and the governing bodies that resource them. 

BK A08 011C1
SEEDS IN THE WIND
Schaller, Lyle E.
This book contains models for creative rural ministry. It contains case studies, such as: "Clothing Store, Facility Use, Fellowship and Community Building, Community Services Center," plus mission ideas. 
BK A08 009C1 
SMALL CHURCH AT LARGE: THINKING LOCAL IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT
Trebilcock, Robin F.
This book is a book for small church leaders, especially in rural and pent-urban settings. The author blends creative story-telling with distilled actionable principles. This book is about thriving small, vulnerable churches through the changes of our times and engaging those people in the community, who were born after 1965 in its life, worship and mission.

VT A08 003C1
SMALL CHURCH ENERGIZER
James Cushman
Jim Cushman, a small church specialist, gives helpful background on the characteristics of the small church, emphasizing their strengths and potential for future ministry. 

BK A08 008C1
SMALL CHURCH IS DIFFERENT
Schaller, Lyle E.
The author explores the four major areas of concern affecting small churches: their self-esteem, youth ministries, the "special appeals" nature of fund raising they often employ in their various strategies for growth. S

VT A08 004C1
SMALL CHURCHES CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Wallace, Julia Kuhn
Designed to show how small-membership congregations can discern vision, build relationships, and develop resources that enhance ministry and change lives. It helps small churches learn to ask the right questions so they can move in the direction of vital transformation. Leader's guide included. 

BK A08 001C1
TURN AROUND STRATEGIES FOR THE SMALL CHURCH
Crandall, Ron
Includes chapters on leadership, evangelism, and community outreach. Presents 12 key factors for turning around a congregation and focuses on how to educate pastors for small church calls and assignments. Names obstacles to turnaround and presents steps for overcoming barriers. Evaluates and illustrates special approaches to discipleship. 

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