Author: Bruce C. Powers, editor

Description: The needs of people and churches have continued to change, with questions now being raised about the quality of congregational life, nature of leadership, and responsibility for ministry among all believers...Five primary needs are addressed:  Leadership skills and administrative tools that can be adapted for use in a variety of contexts from traditional to contemporary, from rural to urban, and from unicultural to multicultural settings; spiritual formation that relates to all of life; mission consciousness; ministry of all believers; and leadership competence.