The Fly in the Ointment: Why Denominations Aren't Helping Their Congregations...and How They Can

Essential guide to identify real-world issues and conflicts facing congregations and their leaders and strategies to adapt.

The Fly in the Ointment is an important resource for churches and church leaders as they explore how to transform themselves into vital, flourishing organizations. That transformation requires deep, systemic change on the part of regional associations, such as dioceses, presbyteries, synods, and conferences—the bodies that are meant to help congregations live their miss...