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  1. \nHelp for the Small-Church Pastor<\/strong><\/em> by Steve R. Bierly (Zondervan, 1995). An overview of how the small church operates. Gives key insights into how family orientation affects the ministry.<\/li>\n\n\n
  2. \nActivating Leadership in the Small Church<\/strong><\/em> by Steve Burt (Judson, 1988). Candidly deals with small-church characteristics and the effects on leadership. Focuses on volunteers and the process for selecting a pastor.<\/li>\n\n\n
  3. \nTurnaround Strategies for the Small Church<\/strong><\/em> by Ron Crandall (Abingdon, 1995). Must reading for all small-church pastors, especially those dealing with churches in decline. Provides key insights on how the small church can become effective.<\/li>\n\n\n
  4. \nDeveloping the Small Church Ministry<\/strong><\/em> by Glenn C. Daman (Available from the Institute of Small Church Health, 1997). Helps develop direction and goals. A guide to assess and develop relevant ministries.<\/li>\n\n\n
  5. \nDeveloping Your Small Church’s Potential<\/strong><\/em> by Carl S. Dudley and Douglas A. Walrath (Judson, 1988). Explains how small churches can be effective by adapting to sociological changes.<\/li>\n\n\n
  6. \nMaking the Small Church Effective<\/strong><\/em> by Carl S. Dudley (Abingdon, 1978). Lyle Schaller refers to this as the best book on the topic.<\/li>\n\n\n
  7. \nThe Rural Church: Learning from Three Decades of Change<\/strong><\/em> by Edward W. Hassinger, John S. Holik, and J. Kenneth Benson (Abingdon, 1988, out of print). A study in Missouri, focusing on statistical analysis of rural churches. Dispels prevalent myths.<\/li>\n\n\n
  8. \nNo Little Places<\/strong><\/em> by Ron Klassen and John Koessler (Baker, 1996). Focuses on small-town churches, exposing many myths about rural, small town, and “rurban” ministries.<\/li>\n\n\n
  9. \nLeading the Small Church<\/strong><\/em> by Doran McCarty (Broadman, 1991, out of print). Must reading for those who are frustrated by the power structure in the small church.<\/li>\n\n\n
  10. \nThe Big Small Church Book<\/strong><\/em> by David R. Ray (Pilgrim, 1992). A comprehensive overview.<\/li>\n\n\n
  11. \nRural Evangelism<\/strong><\/em> by Kevin E. Ruffcorn (Augsburg, 1994). Evangelizing the rural community is different from reaching the city. This book addresses those differences.<\/li>\n\n\n
  12. \nThe Small Church Is Different<\/strong><\/em> by Lyle E. Schaller (Abingdon, 1982). Shows why what is effective in the larger, suburban church is not productive in its smaller counterpart.<\/li>\n\n\n
  13. \nThe Small Membership Church<\/strong><\/em> by Lyle E. Schaller (Abingdon, 1994). A sequel. While writing on the small-church’s long life expectancy, he challenges it to move forward in ministry.<\/li>\n\n\n
  14. \nMaking It Work: Effective Administration in the Small Church<\/strong><\/em> by Douglas A. Walrath (Judson, 1994). Addresses two critical problems and how to overcome them; not having enough people and enough money.<\/li>\n\n\n
  15. \nPreaching and Worship in the Small Church<\/strong><\/em> by William H. Willimon and Robert L. Wilson (Abingdon, 1980). Examines the roles of various worship styles and preaching.<\/li>\n\n\n
  16. \nGrowing the Small Church<\/strong><\/em> by C. Wayne Zunkel (Cook, 1983, out of print). A helpful book for those who are in a situation where growth is possible.<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n

    —Glenn C. Damaneditor, Mikros newsletter<\/em>Portland, Oregon<\/p>\n\n

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