Gilbert R. Rendle

This book seeks to encourage the UMC to act more like a missional movement and less like an institution, which is a fantastic goal that I wholeheartedly support. Unfortunately it is held back by mediocre writing and its excessive reliance upon corporate wisdom and an instrumental view of the church.

This is a good solid book to have in your library if you are a congregational leader. It is worth reading, and coming back to when you are helping an organization through a period of change.

Facing and dealing constructively W Do you have any morewith differences within religious groups. Cultural values and norms cannot be checked at the door of community, but are integrally woven into the fabric of congregational life.

Avoid worship wars and have a healthy congregation by avoiding generational skirmishes and cultural clashes.