Useful Ministry Books, Growth for UU Leaders
March 15, 2005
Beginning Ministry Together: the Alban Handbook for Clergy Transitions, by Roy Oswald, James and Ann Heath. Addresses the period between the departure of one pastor and the settling in of another. Describes how clergy can better end and begin pastorates. Shows them how to say good-bye while discerning their future needs. (Alban 2003) #7047 $20
Raising The Roof: Pastoral-to-Program Size Transition, by Alice Mann. Designed for a congregational learning team to effect transition. Features a five-step process to help the team engage a wider circle of congregational leaders and church members in study, discernment, and planning activities. Provides all the resources needed to address significant size transitions. (Alban 2001) # 7232 $15.00
The In-Between Church: Navigating Size Transitions in Congregations, Alice Mann. Addresses fears of church expansion or contraction in size and the obstacles that can get in the way. Details the adjustments in attitude, as well as practice, which are needed to support successful size change. (Alban 1998) #7734 $11.25
These books can be purchased at the UUA Bookstore, (800) 215-9076.
For more information contact interconnections @ uua.org.
Last updated on Tuesday, May 27, 2008.
