Building consensus for ministry in the local congregation

Lonnie H Lee

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Building consensus for ministry in the local congregation

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Lonnie H Lee. Building Consensus for Ministry In the Local Congregation. Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/384784cb-5900-4126-b009-d4b2f7a8b7a3?locale=en.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

L. H. Lee. Building consensus for ministry in the local congregation. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/384784cb-5900-4126-b009-d4b2f7a8b7a3?locale=en

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Lonnie H Lee. Building Consensus for Ministry In the Local Congregation. Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/384784cb-5900-4126-b009-d4b2f7a8b7a3?locale=en.

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Lonnie H Lee

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Congregations--Internal conflict

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Abstract

This project documents the effort of a conflicted congregation to build consensus around issues of identity and mission through the development and implementation of a mission statement. Particular emphasis is given to exploring preaching and leadership styles which encourage meaningful change. A process was developed for drafting, revising, and approving a mission statement using sermons, surveys, committee evaluations, and congregational information meetings. This model for change places a high priority on the role of pastor as preacher, liturgist, and theologian. Congregational identity is shaped by the dialogue which takes place when leaders are willing to engage in a public process of self-definition.

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