Core Values
Identify and develop values that influence the culture and activities of the church.
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Training Theme |
PowerPoint| Topics: | Core values, Direction, Evaluation, Goals, Master plan, Objectives, Planning, Vision |
| Filters: | Church board, Deacon, Discipleship, Elder, Outreach, Pastor |
| Purpose: | Discipleship |
| References: | Luke 19:10 , Galatians 5:22-26, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 |
| Date Added: | August 27, 2007 |
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Leadership Journal: Church Atmosphere
The premier practical journal for church leaders devoted an issue to "Church Atmosphere," which focuses on church culture. You'll find a list of articles that relate to understanding your church culture and how to minister effectively within it. Read this issue online at:
http://christianitytoday.com/le/9l1/
Church Central.com
Articles, resources, training and how-to for church leaders who want to break out of mediocrity.
Revitalize Your Church
Free e-newsletter by Thom Rainer with tips & research you can use today.
Advanced Strategic Planning: A New Model for Church and Ministry Leaders, 2nd edition
by Aubrey Malphurs
Focuses on how change affects planning for ministry. See chapter 4, "Discovering Core Values."
Becoming a Healthy Church
by Stephen A. Macchia
A good overview on what constitutes church health. The ten characteristics are, in essence, values.
Foolishness to the Greeks
by Lesslie Newbigin
From a long-time missionary to India, this book addresses critical issues facing those who want to reach out with the gospel to modern culture. (Eerdmans)
Growing Your Church through Evangelism and Outreach
by Marshall Shelley, ed.
This is a compilation of 30 practical, church-specific articles from Leadership Journal, a publication for church leaders. (Moorings)
How to Give Away Your Faith
by Paul Little
A classic on personal evangelism. (InterVarsity)
The Purpose Driven Church
by Rick Warren
This gives the underpinnings of building a church strategy that reaches your community for Christ. (Zondervan)
Values-Driven Leadership, Second Edition
by Aubrey Malphurs
Do you know the core values of your ministry? Are you able to express them to others? This resource offers practical help in developing and leading out of core values. It includes questions and inventories to help you in this process. (Baker, 2004; ISBN 080106516X)
Simple Church: Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples
by Thom S. Rainer and Eric Geiger
Sometimes our lists of values can become overwhelming and varied across different ministries. In order to have a healthy and consistent church it is important to have clear and simple values around which everyone can unify. Simplify your values and increase effectiveness. (Broadman&Holman, 2006; ISBN 0805443908)
Shaped by God's Heart: The Passion and Practices of Missional Churches
by Milfred Minatrea
What do core values lead to? Minatrea explores the values of the missional church and the actions that result from them. Think through how these core values are incorporated into your ministry. (John Wiley & Sons, 2004; ISBN 0787971111)
