Creating Financially Sustainable Congregations How can our patterns of

How can our patterns of congregational life and mission renew themselves and adjust to changing culture without selling out what Episcopalians stand for

The author first explores the foundations of Christian ethics as seen by both Catholics and Protestants

“but merely prepare the ground and clear away obstacles

Deepen the lay minister's knowledge of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer and the various duties of this ministry with this guidebook to lay participation in the Eucharist and Offices of the Church

well-known liturgical scholar Kenneth Stevenson provides important insights into the historical issues with which we still wrestle

Creating Financially Sustainable Congregations How can our patterns ofHow can growing churches develop a financial framework that will enhance their mission? The declining trends in religious belief and practice in twenty first century America are well documented, but they mask the vitality and growth experienced by many individual congregations. Unfortunately, leaders of these growing churches sometimes lack a firm grasp on whats required for their church to maintain financial equilibrium. This is true for newly formed