by Edward H. Hammett

Foreword by Findley B. Edge

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1
Is the Church Working?
Confessions of the Unchurched
An Institution in Trouble
The Need for Conversion
Conclusion

Chapter 2
Why the Church Isn't Working
The Unchurched Culture
The Emerging Leadership Void
Changing Family Issues
Lack of Community
Failure to Walk the Talk
Maintenance vs. Mission
Inward Focus vs. Outward Focus
Apathy vs. Activity
Conclusion

Chapter 3
Making the Church of Today Work
Turning Ineffectiveness into Effectiveness
Mirroring God's Realities
Nurturing the Converted
Producing Healthy Disciples
Conclusion

Chapter 4
Making The Church of Tomorrow Work
From Program Development to Faith Formation
From Church Focus to World Focus
From Success to Effectiveness
From Gathered Church to Scattered Church
Conclusion

Chapter 5
Converting the Church for the 21st Century
The Need for New Wineskins
The Challenge of Future Trends
The Future Church
Conclusion

Appendixes
Needs Assessment
The Stewardship of Life
Activating the Process of Discipleship