A thoroughly revised and updated edition of one of the most trusted and authoritative strategic resources for church leaders In this second edition of his groundbreaking book, Kennon Callahan identifies the twelve essential qualities of successful, growing churches and offers all congregations a way to unlock their potential for effective ministry. The Twelve Keys program balances practical planning with theological understanding to help churches function more effectively as they seek to grow and better serve their members. Shows church leaders how to claim and expand upon their church's strengths and become a mission growth congregation - Explores each of the twelve keys in depth, from mission to visitation to worship to relationships to programs to details of facilities maintenance - Based on a time-tested approach that has been used by hundreds of thousands of churches - Now incorporates the planning guide (previously a separate publication) The book includes solid, practical guidelines and tools to help any church become a strong, healthy congregation. Since it was published in 1983, the first edition of the original Twelve Keys to an Effective Church has benefited thousands of congregations from across the world. Now completely revised and updated, the second edition is even more useful and inspiring for congregations. The second edition of Twelve Keys to an Effective Church includes excellent suggestions on the five basic qualities for growing strong, healthy congregations and contains new possibilities and resources for implementing the Twelve Keys. It includes new material, wisdom, and insights on such important topics as mission, sacrament, and grace. Based on Kennon L. Callahan's many years of consulting with churches all over the world, this new edition will help leaders grow into strong, healthy congregations. This important resource can also be used to help build an effective, successful business, develop a strong non-profit grouping, advance an effective college or university, and create a strong, healthy family. Since it was published in 1983, the first edition of the original Twelve Keys to an Effective Church has benefited thousands of congregations from across the world. Now completely revised and updated, the second edition is even more useful and inspiring for congregations. The second edition of Twelve Keys to an Effective Church includes excellent suggestions on the five basic qualities for growing strong, healthy congregations and contains new possibilities and resources for implementing the Twelve Keys. It includes new material, wisdom, and insights on such important topics as mission, sacrament, and grace. Based on Kennon L. Callahan's many years of consulting with churches all over the world, this new edition will help leaders grow into strong, healthy congregations. This important resource can also be used to help build an effective, successful business, develop a strong non-profit grouping, advance an effective college or university, and create a strong, healthy family. Kennon L. Callahan, B.A., M.Div., S.T.M., Ph.D. — researcher, professor, and pastor — is one of today's most sought-after church consultants and speakers. Author of many books, he is best known for his groundbreaking Twelve Keys to an Effective Church, which has formed the basis for the widely acclaimed Mission Growth Movement. Basic Qualities Twelve Keys One Mission Outreach Shepherding Visitation Stirring, Helpful Worship