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Turn Your Church Inside Out

Building a Community for Others

  • Church Leadership & Ministry
  • Publisher: Fortress Press (Augsburg Fortress)
  • Published: 2001

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Publisher's Description

A primer for reinvigorating church life Drawing on his experience as pastor of one of the largest and fastest-growing congregations in America, Walt Kallestad envisions the church as a mission center—committed to reaching out to others through evangelism and service. Kallestad combines timeless biblical principles with the latest leadership and communication skills to show how pastors and lay leaders can: develop a dynamic congregation open to change motivate staff and members for innovation and creativity make a positive difference in their communities Pastors and lay leaders alike will discover inspiring ideas and practical tools to enable them to move forward with courage, commitment, and creativity.


Endorsements (5)

“Walt Kallestad is an innovative thinker! He takes his vision and communicates it in a way that will inspire everyone involved in any church community.”

Bob Buford

“I admire Walt's courageous leadership, which has built a compelling, contagious community for others.”

Rick Warren

“Walt Kallestad's vision in Turn Your Church Inside Out will help leaders think and act their way through complex changes.”

David L. Tiede

“The essence of Walt's personality is found in all his work. He is a leading visionary who can really make things happen. This book shows that pastors everywhere can make great things happen for their congregations.”

Dr. Robert Schuller

“Walt's form of evangelism can change churches everywhere. I watched it happen with the Community Church of Joy. I'm looking forward to seeing the same transformation at churches everywhere.”

Ken Blanchard

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