Your Church in Rhythm: The Forgotten Dimensions of Seasons and Cycles

About the Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series ix

Foreword by Will Mancini xi

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xv

Introduction Time: The Forgotten Dimension xvii

Part One Identifying What Time It Is in Your Church 1

1 Why Do Church in Rhythm? 3

2 Kairos and Chronos Rhythms 17

3 Discerning Your Organizational Stage 27

4 Recognizing Your Ministry Seasons 45

Part Two Kairos Rhythm Strategies 57

5 Release Expectations 59

6 Seize Opportunities 73

7 Anticipate What’s Next 91

Part Three Chronos Rhythm Strategies 107

8 Pace Your Church 109

9 Build Mission-Enhancing Rituals 123

10 Oscillate Intensity and Renewal 139

Conclusion Rhythm Solution Process for Your Church 155

Discussion Questions 165

Rhythm Overview 169

Notes 171

References 177

The Author 181