The Externally Focused Quest
Becoming the Best Church for the Community
By Eric Swanson, Rick Rusaw | Publisher: Wiley
About the book
A practical approach for leaders to guide their congregations to become more externally focused
The Externally Focused Quest: Becoming the Best Church for the Community is designed for church leaders who want to transform their churches to become less internally focused and more oriented to the world around them. The book includes the clear guidelines on the ten changes congregations must adopt to become truly outwardly focused. This book is not about getting all churches to have an annual day of community service as a tactic but changing the core of who they are and how they see themselves as a part of their community.
- Outlines the ten changes needed for church leaders to transform their churches
- Presents a highly practical approach that shows leaders how to become more externally focused without having to give up programs that serve members
- A new volume in the popular Leadership Network Series
This book reveals what it takes to make the major shift from an internal to external focus and how that affects church leadership.
Editions of The Externally Focused Quest
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780470500781
- EBook
- ISBN 9780470602874
- EBook
- ISBN 9780470602898
Read an Excerpt
A practical approach for leaders to guide their congregations to become more externally focused
The Externally Focused Quest: Becoming the Best Church for the Community is designed for church leaders who want to transform their churches to become less internally focused and more oriented to the world around them. The book includes the clear guidelines on the ten changes congregations must adopt to become truly outwardly focused. This book is not about getting all churches to have an annual day of community service as a tactic but changing the core of who they are and how they see themselves as a part of their community.
- Outlines the ten changes needed for church leaders to transform their churches
- Presents a highly practical approach that shows leaders how to become more externally focused without having to give up programs that serve members
- A new volume in the popular Leadership Network Series
This book reveals what it takes to make the major shift from an internal to external focus and how that affects church leadership.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Externally Focused Quest about?
A practical approach for leaders to guide their congregations to become more externally focused
The Externally Focused Quest: Becoming the Best Church for the Community is designed for church leaders who want to transform their churches to become less internally focused and more oriented to the world around them. The book includes the clear guidelines on the ten changes congregations must adopt to become truly outwardly focused. This book is not about getting all churches to have an annual day of community service as a tactic but changing the core of who they are and how they see themselves as a part of their community.
- Outlines the ten changes needed for church leaders to transform their churches
- Presents a highly practical approach that shows leaders how to become more externally focused without having to give up programs that serve members
- A new volume in the popular Leadership Network Series
This book reveals what it takes to make the major shift from an internal to external focus and how that affects church leadership.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Externally Focused Quest?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Christianity > Christian life and practice
Where can I read a sample of The Externally Focused Quest?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780470500781
Is The Externally Focused Quest part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Externally Focused Quest?
Eric Swanson, Rick Rusaw
Who is the Publisher of the book The Externally Focused Quest?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Externally Focused Quest is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780470500781) and ebook(ISBN 9780470602874) and ebook(ISBN 9780470602898)
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