{"product_id":"9781426788086","title":"Seven Levers: Missional Strategies for Conferences","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lever helps us move an object that otherwise we could never budge. \u003cem\u003eSeven Levers: Missional Strategies for Conferences\u003c\/em\u003e explores conferences in operational terms, highlighting focal points for change. What works in conferences, what doesn’t, and why? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor Robert Schnase shows us how to identify and change practices that are no longer conducive to our mission and demonstrates concrete ways to foster a more relevant and effective connectionalism. He uses specific conference examples to describe fundamental strategies that really work. \u003cem\u003eSeven Levers\u003c\/em\u003e provides insight and a common language to help leaders focus their work on what matters most and align their ministries, personnel, budgets, and governance accordingly. It is an honest and practical guide for all the pastors, lay leaders, conference staff, cabinets, and conference boards striving to shape their common ministries through conferences. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchnase’s best-selling \u003cem\u003eFive Practices of Fruitful Congregations\u003c\/em\u003e has focused and strengthened ministry in thousands of congregations. Now \u003cem\u003eSeven Levers\u003c\/em\u003e gives hope and direction for those who are frustrated by conference work that is too often unfocused and unfruitful and who long for a more innovative and relevant connectionalism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eSeven Levers\u003c\/em\u003e charts a clear and compelling course for annual conferences and other judicatories.\" —Douglas T. Anderson, Associate Director of Church Development, Indiana Conference (United Methodist Church)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Filled with insight, examples, provocation, and hope.\" —Lovett H. Weems Jr., Director, Lewis Center for Church Leadership, Wesley Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Positive and hopeful, \u003cem\u003eSeven Levers \u003c\/em\u003ewill change your conference. I heartily recommend it for every clergy and lay member of the annual conference.\" —Janice Huie, Bishop, Texas Conference (United Methodist Church)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is gold. . . . \u003cem\u003eSeven Levers \u003c\/em\u003eis itself an unprecedented lever for our denomination!\" —Sue Nilson Kibbey, Director of Connectional and Missional Church Initiatives, West Ohio Conference (United Methodist Church)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abingdon Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47124560675056,"sku":"9781426788086","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781426788086_p0.jpg?v=1763744189","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781426788086","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}