Book Descriptions

Dr. Bibby has been a commentator on the Canadian church scene for more than two decades. In this book he lays out his main observations for what the Canadian Church needs to do to respond to our current situation:

• Be clear about what you want to accomplish. Develop congregational goals, then act on them.
• Be clear about interests and needs. The key is to have a good fit between what people need and what the church is doing.
• Be clear about what you offer and which needs you really can meet. No churches can do it all.
• Have ongoing contact. Growth comes from personal relationships with potential members.
• Do it together. There is a great diversity of interests and needs in our communities. Imagine what might happen if local congregations of the same denomination purposefully planned to specialize in specific areas of service.