Doing the Math of Mission

Fruits, Faithfulness, and Metrics

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Church, Church Administration, Business & Finance, Industries & Professions, Nonprofit Organizations & Charities
Cover of the book Doing the Math of Mission by Gil Rendle, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Gil Rendle ISBN: 9781566997232
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Publication: August 14, 2014
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Language: English
Author: Gil Rendle
ISBN: 9781566997232
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication: August 14, 2014
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English

Over the past ten years, the North American mission field has experienced dramatic changes, which in turn have required congregations, middle judicatories, and denominations to adapt. Among these adaptations is an expectation for clear goals and quantified progress towards those goals. Church leaders who have never needed to measure their goals and progress with metrics may find this change daunting. The use of metrics—denominational and middle judicatory dashboards, and the tracking of congregational trends—has become an uncomfortable and misunderstood practice in this search for accountability.

Doing the Math of Mission offers theory, models, and new tools for using metrics in ministry. This book also shows where metrics and accountability fit into the discernment, goal setting, and strategies of ministry.

While there are resources for research on congregations, tools on congregational studies, and books on program evaluation, there is a gap when it comes to actual tools and resources for church leaders. This book is intended to help fill that gap, giving leaders a toolbox they can use in their own setting to clarify their purpose and guide their steps.

Resource materials that leaders can use in their own setting are available. In order to obtain this material, please contact resourcematerial@rowman.com.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Over the past ten years, the North American mission field has experienced dramatic changes, which in turn have required congregations, middle judicatories, and denominations to adapt. Among these adaptations is an expectation for clear goals and quantified progress towards those goals. Church leaders who have never needed to measure their goals and progress with metrics may find this change daunting. The use of metrics—denominational and middle judicatory dashboards, and the tracking of congregational trends—has become an uncomfortable and misunderstood practice in this search for accountability.

Doing the Math of Mission offers theory, models, and new tools for using metrics in ministry. This book also shows where metrics and accountability fit into the discernment, goal setting, and strategies of ministry.

While there are resources for research on congregations, tools on congregational studies, and books on program evaluation, there is a gap when it comes to actual tools and resources for church leaders. This book is intended to help fill that gap, giving leaders a toolbox they can use in their own setting to clarify their purpose and guide their steps.

Resource materials that leaders can use in their own setting are available. In order to obtain this material, please contact resourcematerial@rowman.com.

More books from Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Cover of the book The Eight Parts of Speech by Gil Rendle
Cover of the book European Governance and Democracy by Gil Rendle
Cover of the book Faculty Success through Mentoring by Gil Rendle
Cover of the book Television Series of the 1970s by Gil Rendle
Cover of the book Latin America after the Neoliberal Debacle by Gil Rendle
Cover of the book The Misdirection of Education Policy by Gil Rendle
Cover of the book Behavioral Covenants in Congregations by Gil Rendle
Cover of the book The Making of a Quagmire by Gil Rendle
Cover of the book Universal Human Rights by Gil Rendle
Cover of the book Beyond the Ballpark by Gil Rendle
Cover of the book Coming in from the Cold War by Gil Rendle
Cover of the book Readings in American Foreign Policy by Gil Rendle
Cover of the book The American Songbook by Gil Rendle
Cover of the book The Progressive Revolution in Politics and Political Science by Gil Rendle
Cover of the book Shame-Less Lives, Grace-Full Congregations by Gil Rendle
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy