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LEADER: 01872cam a22003254a 4500
001 2005001129
003 DLC
005 20060726183143.0
008 050114s2005 miua b 001 0 eng
010 $a 2005001129
020 $a0310262860 (jacketed hardcover)
040 $aDLC$cDLC$dDLC
042 $apcc
050 00 $aBV820$b.L29 2005
082 00 $a254/.5$222
100 1 $aLawless, Charles E.,$d1961-
245 10 $aMembership matters :$binsights from effective churches on new member classes and assimilation /$cChuck Lawless.
250 $a1st ed.
260 $aGrand Rapids, Mich. :$bZondervan,$c2005.
300 $a207 p. :$bill. ;$c21 cm.
520 $a"Based on a national study, this book shows how churches can move both new and old members into ministry by implementing effective new members' classes"--Provided by publisher.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 197-199) and index.
505 0 $aThe challenge : moving attenders into membership and ministry -- Who's got time for another meeting? : the scheduling issues -- What matters most to me? : the relationship issues -- What should we teach? : the curriculum issue : doctrine -- What should we teach? : the curriculum issue : mission and expectations -- But what about those who still don't get involved? : the enlistment issue -- Where do we start? : the transition -- Just give me the facts : a pastor's forum -- Tim's story.
650 0 $aChurch membership.
650 0 $aChurch work with new church members.
650 0 $aChristian education of adults.
650 0 $aLay ministry$xRecruiting.
856 41 $3Table of contents only$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip056/2005001129.html
856 42 $3Publisher description$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0633/2005001129-d.html
856 41 $3Sample text$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0642/2005001129-s.html