Monday, October 12, 2009

Who stole my church?

I am taking some time off the coal face to write my essay on the Nature of True Virtue. Nearly 900 words done!

Last week, I attended the Leadership Summit and at some point will blog some thoughts. As always, I bought a book or two and saw on the table the new work by Gordon MacDonald who is one of my people.

It is called 'Who stole my church?'

Much of what is cool and trendy in church is about planting new things but the real challenge it seems to me is the task of renewing what has been around a wee bit more that 20 years. If you are faced with a church that has been around longer than that (mine since 1870) then this fascinating book might be a real help to you.

MacDonald convenes what he calls a Discovery Group with the key stakeholders in his church and leads them in a journey of what they might consider to be the 21st century church and how they might face the changes and challenges together.

I can think of many friends who would benefit from reading this thoughtful story. This one is highly recommended.

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