7 Creative Models for Community - Softcover

Skjegstad, Joy F.

 
9780817017309: 7 Creative Models for Community

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Check out Joy's article, "Building Community Through Arts Ministry" in Faith and Leadership magazine, Duke Divinty School, Duke UniversityA practical guide for church leaders seeking to engage their congregations with the community, offering step-by-step instructions on 7 ways to structure transformational community ministry.Joy Skjegstad first outlines processes for learning about the neighborhood, assessing gifts and passions within the church, and finding a good fit between congregation and community.7 Creative Models: Donate Goods or MoneyMobilize VolunteersPartner with Another OrganizationAdvocate around Public PolicyEngage in Community OrganizingDevelop a Ministry ProgramCreate a Church-based NonprofitEach of the Model chapters features examples of churches that have implemented the model, with advice on strategies that worked and pitfalls to avoid. Subsequent chapters tackle how to: Choose the right model for your churchRecognize success in your ministryFund the new ministryDo community ministry in the small churchBuilding on extensive writing already done on missional church strategies and community ministry, this book is a good next read for pastors and church member alike who are ready to take specific steps to implement a community ministry strategy.

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