Better Together Making Church Mergers Work 1st Ed Tomberlin by Tomberlin, Jim;bird, Warren 9781118131305, 9781118218198, 9781118218204, 9781118218211, 1118131304, 1118218191, 1118218205, 1118218213 instant download after payment.

"Thousands of Protestant churches are perplexed by plateaued or declining attendance, while other congregations nearby thrive. Is there a way for them to combine forces, drawing on both their strengths, in order to increase their missional impact? Church merger consultant Jim Tomberlin (with co-writer Warren Bird) makes the case that mergers today work best not with two struggling churches but with a vital, momentum-filled lead church partnering with a joining church. In this practical, example-filled, hands-on guide for church leaders at all levels, they enable those contemplating mergers to understand the issues, avoid landmines, and develop strategies for success"--;pt. 1. The new merger landscape -- pt. 2. How healthy church mergers work -- pt. 3. Your next steps.