Beyond the Ordinary: Ten Strengths of U.S. Congregations

Results from the U.S. Congregational Life Survey the largest project of its type ever conducted in the United States have prompted this second book from Westminster John Knox Press authors Cynthia Woolever and Deborah Bruce. Their original work A Field Guide to U.S. Congregations: Whos Going Where and Why explores the practices and activities of worshipers in more than 2000 U.S. congregations encompassing more than 300000 worshipers across a representative sample of denominations and faith groups. This book describes the qualities that are evident in strong congregations and develops congregational applications from those findings. Like the first book it is helpfully illustrated with charts graphs and cartoons.