Parish Resources - Books
"Cooperating Congregations" by Gilson Waldkoeing & William Avery
Alban Institute, Chapter 3, pp 79-110
Transitioning communities are challenging congregations to develop unique, creative mission strategies so that they remain open as viable ministry centers which revitalize their enviroments. Based on an intensive study of five cooperative ministry ventures, including Upper Sand Mountain Parish, this thought-provoking book looks at how each takes a unique approach in addressing its own mission context.
"Reinvesting In America" by Robin Garr
Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., pp 89-91
Robin Garr visited all fifty states to study ideas and innovations of creative problem solvers seeking to bring new hope and opportunities to hard pressed/poverty stricken families across America. The result is a lively and inspiring narrative that celebrates the human spirit as well as human inventiveness. But more important, this book is a blueprint for change.
A Resource Notebook for Cooperative Parish Ministry edited by Dr. Harold W. McSwain
A Collection of Basic Resources for initiating, organizing, and and developing Cooperative Parish Ministries written by and for church leaders - Bishops, District Superintendents, Conference Staff, Parish Directors, Lay Leaders, Local Church Pastors - and all who want to explore congregational and community transformation.
Available from the Upper Sand Moutain Parish for $18.00 which includes shipping.
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