Activating the passive church : diagnosis and treatment

Notes: "[By] Lyle E. Schaller".; "Copyright 1981. Tenth Printing 1990". -- verso of t.-p.; Includes bibliographical endnotes.; "Written for both lay and ordained congregational leaders, this timely book diagnoses the causes of church passivity. and formulates a method for combatting the problem. Dr. Schaller classifies churches according to their internal dynamics (rather than denomination or geographical location), and demonstrates how many have overcome the 'twenty-year syndrome' -- that awkward time when relatively new churches tend to lose their sense of direction. He also shows how churches can make a smooth transition from one pastor to another, and now new members can be used in establishing an effective church program". -- back cover.; Contents: Introduction -- What is Your Classification System ? -- What is a Passive Church ? -- How Do We Redefine Role ? -- What Are the Alternatives ? -- New Members: Assets or Liabilities ? -- Passivity During the Honeymoon -- What Are Your Assumptions ? -- Notes.