Book review
I just finished a book published by the Alban Institute entitled “When Better Isn't Enough – Evalutation Tools for the 21st Century Church.” The book is written by Jill Hudson, a PC(USA) minister. In the book Jill addresses not only the church's need for change but also how that change will inevitably bring conflict. The most helpful part of the book, in my opinion, is her section on 12 characteristics for a 21st century church and then evaluation tools for both the pastor and a personnell committee to use for review purposes. Some of the questions she proposes are pretty challenging for pastors and churches but are questions that really do need to be addressed. I highly recommend the book if you are planning to set goals, either personal or church related, for the next year. The synod wil order the book for you from Alban so you can get the discount. The number is AL279.
