Ten Dumb Things Churches Do: How To Avoid Them

Ten Dumb Things Churches Do: How to Avoid Them

The author exposes ten dumb traps that churches often fall into, including being too business-like or not business-like enough; failing to do strategic planning; falling into the mission statement trap; making decisions poorly; internal turf wars; being confused about identity; and others. Written in an engaging and accessible style, this book provides clergy and lay leaders of congregations with specific steps for undoing the messes they find themselves in, or even avoiding them altogether. Morehouse. About the Author Philip Wiehe has been an Episcopal priest for more than 25 years and has served in campus ministries and parishes of various sizes. Currently he works with congregations as a consultant for everything from long range planning to conflict management. He lives with his wife in Raleigh, North Carolina.