Church Mergers

Chapter 1-Why Merge?
Chapter 2-Unexpected Visions.
Chapter 3-Get Moving!
Chapter 4-Steps on the Journey: Four Churches Model the Merge Process
Chapter 5-The True Cost of Discipleship: Anticipating the Real Price of Success

Stage 1: Preparation
Chapter 6-Trust: Foundation for Candid and Faithful Conversation
Chapter 7-Vision Team: Trusted Leadership to Discern the Future
Chapter 8-Facing Reality: Critical Momentum and Critical Mass
Chapter 9-Breaking Control: Surrendering Privileges

Stage 2: Prioritization
Chapter 10-Hope: Opening to God's Grace
Chapter 11-Compatibility: Demographic Research, Lifestyle Compatibility, and Mirroring the Mission Field
Chapter 12-Setting Priorities: Measureable Outcomes
Chapter 13-Stress Management: Living Between Grief and Promise

Stage 3: A New Beginning
Chapter 14-New Board: Credible Leadership for Critical Mass
Chapter 15-New Identity: The Symbol of a New Beginning
Chapter 16-Asset Management: Resourcing Teams and Ministries
Chapter 17-Building a Core Team: Competent Leadership for Critical Momentum
Chapter 18-Strategic Planning: Traction and Steering

Chapter 19-A New Beginning: Seven Years Later
Chapter 20-Essential Information: Basics for a Successful Merger

Chapter 21-Critical Momentum: Creating Synergy to Keep Moving Forward
Chapter 22-Critical Mass: Essentials for Congregational Indpendence and Full Time Ministry
Chapter 23-How to Get Traction: How to Get a Grip on the Road to Mission
Chapter 24-How to Steer in the Right Direction: How to Arrive at Your Destination on the Road to Mission
Chapter 25-Why Many Merges Fail . and Some Succeed!