Includes bibliographical references (p. 211).

Introduction : be not afraid! -- Knowing who we are : our eight congregations -- Congregational organization : what is good for General Motors may not be good for your church -- Denominations : are they dinosaurs? -- Pastors : what should we expect from pastors? : what should pastors expect from themselves? -- Worship : what does worship really mean to people in the pews? -- Evangelism : is mainline evangelism an oxymoron? -- Nurturing : what is your church's nurturing style? -- Conclusion : moving beyond fear : embracing faith and knowledge -- Appendix A: discovering and analyzing your core -- Appendix B : a simple survey questions -- Appendix C : a brief spiritual life history interview -- Appendix D : some pastor interview questions.