Seven Levers

A lever helps us move an object that otherwise we could never budge. Seven Levers: Missional Strategies for Conferencesexplores conferences in operational terms, highlighting focal pointsfor change. What works in conferences, what doesn't, and why? Author Robert Schnase showsus how to identify and change practices that are no longer conducive toour mission and demonstrates concrete ways to foster a more relevant andeffective connectionalism. He uses specific conference examples todescribe fundamental strategies that really work. Seven Leversprovides insight and a common language to help leaders focus their workon what matters most and align their ministries, personnel, budgets, andgovernance accordingly. It is an honest and practical guide for all thepastors, lay leaders, conference staff, cabinets, and conference boardsstriving to shape their common ministries through conferences. Schnase's best-selling Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations has focused and strengthened ministry in thousands of congregations. Now Seven Leversgives hope and direction for those who are frustrated by conferencework that is too often unfocused and unfruitful and who long for a moreinnovative and relevant connectionalism."e;Seven Levers chartsa clear and compelling course for annual conferences and otherjudicatories."e; -Douglas T. Anderson, Associate Director of ChurchDevelopment, Indiana Conference (United Methodist Church)"e;Filled with insight,examples, provocation, and hope."e; -Lovett H. Weems Jr., Director, LewisCenter for Church Leadership, Wesley Theological Seminary"e;Positive and hopeful, Seven Levers willchange your conference. I heartily recommend it for every clergy andlay member of the annual conference."e; -Janice Huie, Bishop, TexasConference (United Methodist Church)"e;This book is gold. . . . Seven Levers isitself an unprecedented lever for our denomination!"e; -Sue NilsonKibbey, Director of Connectional and Missional Church Initiatives, WestOhio Conference (United Methodist Church)