Congregations that are flourishing in the aftermath of a transition from program-size to pastoral-size: a study of five congregations

Deborah G Fortel

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Congregations that are flourishing in the aftermath of a transition from program-size to pastoral-size: a study of five congregations

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Deborah G Fortel. Congregations That Are Flourishing In the Aftermath of a Transition From Program-size to Pastoral-size: a Study of Five Congregations. Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/e1339810-e82a-4417-b27f-87e4d2f21e21?locale=es.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

D. G. Fortel. Congregations that are flourishing in the aftermath of a transition from program-size to pastoral-size: a study of five congregations. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/e1339810-e82a-4417-b27f-87e4d2f21e21?locale=es

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

Deborah G Fortel. Congregations That Are Flourishing In the Aftermath of a Transition From Program-Size to Pastoral-Size: a Study of Five Congregations. Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/e1339810-e82a-4417-b27f-87e4d2f21e21?locale=es.

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Deborah G Fortel

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Abstracto

Congregations whose membership has changed from program-size to pastoral-size can and do thrive. Using narrative methods, the researcher studied five Presbyterian congregations that are flourishing in the aftermath of decreased membership. Factors contributing to continued success include: excellent worship, attention to congregational fellowship and nurture, engagement in service to others beyond the congregation, a shared sense of congregational identity, a good fit between pastor and congregation, strong lay leaders, and sustainability, defined as enough money, enough members, and a good enough building so that neither the present nor future mission of the congregation is compromised.

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