When the Saints Go Marching Out! : Mobilizing the Church for Mission

By Art Beals

Book Overview

Pastor, consultant, and award-winning author Art Beals challenges churches to see each member as a potential missionary; in so doing, churches return full circle to the New Testament church model of ministry. Founded in trinitarian theology, Beal's practical advice explores congregation-based mission, explains how to creatively mobilize resources for mission, and discusses how to train and care for volunteers. Beal's model for outreach emphasizes principles for partnership that provide mutual empowerment and long-term commitment.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0664501664
• ISBN13: 9780664501662
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Geneva Press
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

When the Saints go Marching Out by Art Beals

Each member of a congregation (whether large or small) is challenged to be in mission. Emphasis is placed on empowering the laity. Practical (and workable) suggestions are offered for creating a supportive mission organization and mobilizing the financial resources. Beals offers many beneficial and creative ways to raise funds, to train volunteers, to match people's talents and gifts to specific missional needs, to empower partnership to long-term commitment and create new opportunities.