The Present Future: Six Tough Questions for the Church
by Reggie McNeal
Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
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In this provocative book, author, consultant, and church leadership developer Reggie McNeal debunks these and other old assumptions and provides an overall strategy to help church leaders move forward in an entirely different and much more effective way. In The Present Future, McNeal identifies the six most important realities that church leaders must address including: recapturing the spirit of Christianity and replacing "church growth" with a wider vision of kingdom growth; developing show more disciples instead of church members; fostering the rise of a new apostolic leadership; focusing on spiritual formation rather than church programs; and shifting from prediction and planning to preparation for the challenges of an uncertain world. McNeal contends that by changing the questions church leaders ask themselves about their congregations and their plans, they can frame the core issues and approach the future with new eyes, new purpose, and new ideas. Also available: The Present Future DVD Collection (978-0-7879-8673-5), Reggie McNeal's DVD presentation of the ideas and insights featured in his best-selling book. show lessTags
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Reggie McNeal enjoys helping leaders pursue more kingdom-focused lives. He currently serves as a senior fellow for Leadership Network and city coach for GoodCities. In his consulting and speaking, Reggie draws on his experience as a pastor, denominational leader, seminary teacher, and leadership development coach for thousands of church leaders show more across North America and the world. His books include The Present Future, Missional Renaissance, A Work of Heart, and Kingdom Come. show less
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- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, Business
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- 262.0017 — Religion Christian organization, social work & worship Ecclesiology Ecclesiastic Polity Philosophy and theory
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- BV600.3 .M36 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Practical Theology Practical Theology Ecclesiastical theology The Church
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