Developing a Significant Church
Impacting for the Kingdom
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About the Book
“For fifty years, a parade of writers has labored to show declining churches the route to new growth. Bill McConnell, from extensive experience and wise reflection, has written one of the most interesting and useful books of the type. As this book is read by church leadership teams (not by the pastor alone), it will catalyze the turnaround of several thousand local churches, at least.”
—Dr. George G. Hunter III, Distinguished Professor of Evangelization, Asbury Theological Seminary
“Bill McConnell is a delightful writer, and this book is as easy to read as it is substantive in its content. It is intelligent, intuitive, and informed. There is no substitute for wisdom born of experience and perseverance, and that wisdom is found here. Full of practical insights and suggestions, this book also provides a window into Bill’s personal journey as a successful leader of congregational transformation.”
— Dr. Dick Hamm, author, coach-consultant, partner of The Columbia Partnership, and past president and general minister of The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
“Although not textbooks, I wish Bill McConnell’s books could be required reading for all mainline denominational churches. As a successful pastor and an advisor to many churches, McConnell writes from a wealth of experience that is immensely practical and applicable. All church leaders and pastors who wish to move their churches forward toward a healthy and exciting future should get this book.”
— Margo Woodworth, Retired Executive Director of Net Results, Inc.
Dr. Bill McConnell is a native of Louisville, Kentucky, has served in the church for over forty years, and is a church transformation consultant and Christian leadership coach. He speaks in many venues around the nation on the subject of church transformation. He is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, Asbury Theological Seminary, and Kingsway Theological Seminary.
About the Author
Dr. Bill McConnell is a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and is presently serving as Transformational Senior Pastor at Lindenwood Christian Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Bill is also a church transformation consultant and a Christian leadership coach. He speaks in many venues around the nation on the subject of church transformation. He is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, where he majored in political science and was Student Body President. As preparation for his work in ministry he graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary with a master of divinity degree and from Kingsway Theological Seminary with a doctor of ministry degree.
Before coming to Lindenwood, Dr. McConnell served almost 20 years at the Legacy Christian Church of Harrison, Ohio. During his tenure the church’s membership more than tripled and worship attendance grew by over 500 percent. The church was noted for having over 85 percent of the membership participating in weekly small groups and over 85 percent of the membership involved in the ministries of the church. He is a frequent church leadership retreat leader, and leads several church transformation events each year.