"A vision is not a mission statement," declares George Thompson. In the throes of establishing their congregational identity, many church leaders resort to deve

Bursting with energy and fresh insight, this manual helps ministry professionals recognize and respond to trends that affect their ministry in today's world.

By culture, George B. Thompson Jr. means not just racial, ethnic, economic, or regional culture, but also a congregation's way of doing things--its history, cus

If you are like most pastors, you earnestly thought you knew what the congregation you are serving was like when you answered God's call to serve them. Somethin

Many established churches are facing a number of challenges in today's increasingly secular culture. Such a shift in many communities creates a challenge of chu