The Inviting Church: A Study Of New Member Assimilation - Softcover

Oswald, Roy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1566990203 ISBN 13: 9781566990202

Publisher: Alban Books, 1987

Synopsis

Ever wonder why some people never return after their first visit? Why some join but you rarely see them? Or why others become active participants in your church family's life and worship? Discover how your congregation can meet growth challenges. Based on Alban Institute research, The Inviting Church includes a self-study design for assessing assimilation processes and analyzing visitors' perceptions.

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About the Author

Roy M. Oswald is an ordained Lutheran (ELCA) pastor who is emeritus executive director at the Center for Emotional Intelligence and Human Relations Skills. He served as a senior consultant for the Alban Institute for thirty-one years after serving as a church pastor. He is author or co-author of sixteen books on churches and ministry, including his most recent The Emotional Intelligence of Jesus: Relational Smarts for Religious Leaders. Nadyne Guzmán is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. Her ministry includes service as a hospital chaplain and as a consultant and coach for international organizations, developing programs for leadership development, inclusivity, transformation, and spiritual care. She has served as a professor of leadership, a researcher, and as an administrator in public schools and higher education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alban Books
• Publication date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1566990203
• ISBN 13: 9781566990202
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120