Breakthrough to Creative Change in Communities of Faith: a Roadmap to Organizational Rejuvenation Without a War

It is possible for Communities of Faith to break through to creative change-if they are willing to learn how to get differences working together without a war. Proven practical tools that effect organizational rejuvenation, and a roadmap of change keeps congregations moving together in the same direction. Author John E. Piper explores issues such as: How to recognize controlling self-interestsHow to identify hidden decision-makersChurch Chess-the win-lose turf game that everyone losesCreating a complementary team where everyone winsLearning to drive safely on the open roadmap of change Most change efforts center on either people, processes, or structure. These tools bond together the varying perceptions, styles and interests, so that a congregation can get its organizational act together and maintain its integrity through future crises. In this way, congregations can shape change before it pushes them out of shape.