Book description
A research-based approach to developing more active and involved congregations
In this practical resource, well-known and respected researcher Scott
Thumma and professional co-writer Warren Bird draw upon new and
heretofore unpublished research across a broad range of Protestant
churches of all sizes and show how to create more active members.
Offers solid information of what church leaders need to know about the
factors and practices that create church members who are more actively
and passionately involved in their congregations.
- Offers a first of its kind resource for developing engaged
congregations
- Lead author Scott Thumma is a noted researcher and writer on
congregational studies
- Warren Bird is coauthor of Culture Shift and Viral Churches
This book offers advice for moving church members from being
spectators to living a life of discipleship and faith.
Scott Thumma, Ph. D., is professor of sociology of
religion at Hartford Seminary and researcher at Hartford Institute for
Religion Research. Scott is recognized as a leading researcher and
writer on congregational studies. He is also editor of the Lilly
Endowment funded website Insights into Religion.
Warren Bird, Ph. D., is director of research and intellectual
capital development for Leadership Network. An ordained minister, he
serves as an adjunct faculty member at Alliance Theological Seminary.
Warren has coauthored 22 books including Culture Shift and
Viral Churches, both from Jossey-Bass.
