Jerry L. Schmalenberger offers insight to all congregations seeking to grow. "Called To Witness" offers a blend of three themes. These are: parish program emphasis, church growth methodology and disciplining. In addition, the author provides a helpful critique of the church growth movement.
Chapters focus on:
- Reclaiming the witness
- Congregational witness
- Multicultural witness
- Pastoral witness
Jerry L. Schmalenberger, Berkley, California, is president and professor of parish ministry at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary and formerly a parish pastor for 29 years. He served as pastor/director of evangelical outreach for the Evangelical Lutheran Church and as an evangelist for many years. He is in demand as a preacher and lecturer on evangelism and stewardship across the United States.