Your Church in Rhythm (Hardcover)

About the Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series ix

Foreword by Will Mancini xi

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xv

Introduction Time: Th e Forgotten Dimension xvii

PART ONE Identifying What Time It Is in Your Church 1

1 Why Do Church in Rhythm? 3

2 Kairos and Chronos Rhythms 17

3 Discerning Your Organizational Stage 27

4 Recognizing Your Ministry Seasons 45

PART TWO Kairos Rhythm Strategies 57

5 Release Expectations 59

6 Seize Opportunities 73

7 Anticipate What's Next 91

PART THREE Chronos Rhythm Strategies 107

8 Pace Your Church 109

9 Build Mission-Enhancing Rituals 123

10 Oscillate Intensity and Renewal 139

Conclusion Rhythm Solution Process for Your Church 155

Discussion Questions 165

Rhythm Overview 169

Notes 171

References 177

The Author 181

Index 183