Beyond Maintenance to Mission: A Theology of the Congregation

Here in a newly revised edition is a powerful and pertinent guide for congregations wanting to move away from "maintenance thinking" to powerful, creative engagement with the world.

Visionary yet practical, Nessan's influential book makes a persuasive case for the centrality of mission in the life of the church. He provides a model of congregational leadership that will move a congregation in inward-looking to outward-looking ministries.

Nessan's model of mission-driven leadership is strongly...