{"product_id":"10-prescriptions-for-a-healthy-church","title":"10 Prescriptions for a Healthy Church","description":"Ten Prescriptions for a Healthy Church\noffers prescriptions for the top ten issues seen during church\nconsultations. Bob Farr and Kay Kotan share their expertise from working\nwith churches across the country, detailing the most common concerns\nand obstacles, and then go straight to the point: What to change, and\nhow, for positive results. They offer a helpful approach to fixing\ncommon problems, and strategies to help congregations achieve success in\nspecific areas of ministry. Proven success stories offer practical\napplication, inspiration, and hope.\n\nI\nlove the way this book addresses issues of mission, vision, worship,\nhospitality, outreach, and other important matters and offers concrete,\npragmatic practices to fulfill these without compromising the gospel.\nThis is a refreshing new guide for pastors and laity. --Tex Sample,\nRobert B. and Kathleen Rogers Professor Emeritus of Church and Society,\nSaint Paul School of Theology\nBob\nand Kay have so much experience. They get it: the types of changes most\nchurches need are not new. The pathway to health is not flashy. Basic,\nsteady, strong: That is what you find in this very useful material. --\nCathy Townley, Worship and Church Planting Consultant and Coach,\nMinnesota Annual Conference, UMC\nBob\nFarr is a powerhouse of a leader who has a great grasp on what it takes\nfor a congregation to discover the path toward vitality and health. As\nyou read the prescriptions in this amazing book, you will see a catalyst\nfor Jesus Christ. --Bob Crossman, New Church Strategist; author, Committed to Christ: Six Steps to a Generous Life\nNobody\nis better than Bob and Kay at explaining the concept -- and the\nspecifics -- of ‘Prescriptions’ than can improve local church health.\nVery few people have spent more hours in church basements, parlors and\nsanctuaries across the country helping churches diagnose – and\novercome—the real life problems they face. Leveraging years of\nexperience and insights, this book is an easy-to-use, instrumental tool\nfor clergy and laity in churches that are willing to take definitive\nsteps toward a new future. --Jim Ozier, Church Consultant, Coach,\nSpeaker; author, Clip In: Risking Hospitality in Your Church\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1630883158\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1630883158.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Farr, Bob|Kotan, Kay|Coyner, Michael J.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book has little sign of wear or use  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43331693248573,"sku":"BVV.1630883158.VG","price":7.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1630883158-0.jpg?v=1783560447","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/10-prescriptions-for-a-healthy-church","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}