{"product_id":"the-other-80-percent-hardcover","title":"The Other 80 Percent - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eScott Thumma\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWarren Bird\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA research-based approach to developing more active and involved congregations\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this practical resource, well-known and respected researcher Scott Thumma and professional co-writer Warren Bird draw upon new and heretofore unpublished research across a broad range of Protestant churches of all sizes and show how to create more active members. Offers solid information of what church leaders need to know about the factors and practices that create church members who are more actively and passionately involved in their congregations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a first of its kind resource for developing engaged congregations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead author Scott Thumma is a noted researcher and writer on congregational studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWarren Bird is coauthor of Culture Shift and Viral Churches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book offers advice for moving church members from being spectators to living a life of discipleship and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Other 80 Percent\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eHow can you shift more of your church members from sitting to serving, from being spectators to engaging more deeply? Would doing so help more people to grow and develop spiritually?\u003c\/i\u003e\"--From the Preface \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Other 80 Percent\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide for church leaders written by respected researcher Scott Thumma and noted author Warren Bird. The authors draw upon new research across a broad range of Protestant churches of all kinds. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThumma and Bird have listened to thousands of church members' voices to discern what motivates less-connected, inactive members to move toward a life of discipleship and living out their faith in community. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors explore societal norms influencing involvement and identify distinctive qualities of churches that shape patterns of better volunteer participation. They also examine the sometimes faulty and limiting perspectives leaders have about ways to increase involvement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book proposes practical steps to develop listening and learning teams to assist clergy in uncovering membership patterns, cultural norms, and leadership blind spots common to Evangelical and mainline congregations alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Other 80 Percent\u003c\/i\u003e includes a wealth of creative ideas that can expand what it means for people to engage more fully with their church. Thumma and Bird reinforce the idea that spiritual growth is directly related to participation and involvement and that spiritual nurturance of the entire congregation should be at the heart of this effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eHow can you shift more of your church members from sitting to serving, from being spectators to engaging more deeply? Would doing so help more people to grow and develop spiritually?\u003c\/i\u003e\"--From the Preface \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Other 80 Percent\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide for church leaders written by respected researcher Scott Thumma and noted author Warren Bird. The authors draw upon new research across a broad range of Protestant churches of all kinds. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThumma and Bird have listened to thousands of church members' voices to discern what motivates less-connected, inactive members to move toward a life of discipleship and living out their faith in community. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors explore societal norms influencing involvement and identify distinctive qualities of churches that shape patterns of better volunteer participation. They also examine the sometimes faulty and limiting perspectives leaders have about ways to increase involvement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book proposes practical steps to develop listening and learning teams to assist clergy in uncovering membership patterns, cultural norms, and leadership blind spots common to Evangelical and mainline congregations alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Other 80 Percent\u003c\/i\u003e includes a wealth of creative ideas that can expand what it means for people to engage more fully with their church. Thumma and Bird reinforce the idea that spiritual growth is directly related to participation and involvement and that spiritual nurturance of the entire congregation should be at the heart of this effort. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeadership Network\u003c\/b\u003e\u003csup\u003e(R)\u003c\/sup\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea division of OneHundredX, seeks to accelerate the impact of 100X leaders. Since 1996, Leadership Network Publications have presented thoroughly researched and practical concepts from leading thinkers, practitioners, and pioneering churches. www.leadnet.org.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Authors\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScott Thumma, Ph.D., \u003c\/b\u003e is professor of sociology of religion at Hartford Seminary and researcher at Hartford Institute for Religion Research. Scott is recognized as a leading researcher and writer on congregational studies. He is also editor of the Lilly Endowment funded website \u003ci\u003eInsights into Religion.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarren Bird, Ph.D., \u003c\/b\u003e is director of research and intellectual capital development for Leadership Network. An ordained minister, he serves as an adjunct faculty member at Alliance Theological Seminary. Warren has coauthored 22 books including \u003ci\u003eCulture Shift and Viral Churches, \u003c\/i\u003e both from Jossey-Bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 x 8.99 x 6.39 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 24, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758970405152,"sku":"9780470891292","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5ed9ae5b0500c23f088c046bfbd5c0fe.webp?v=1780140232","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-other-80-percent-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}