Alban Institute

year of publicationISBNauthor(s)title
1998978-1-56699-004-2Roy M. OswaldRunning Through the Thistles: Terminating a Ministerial Relationship With a Parish
1987978-1-56699-020-2Roy M. Oswald · Speed B. LeasThe Inviting Church
1988978-1-56699-025-7Roy M. Oswald · Otto KroegerPersonality Type and Religious Leadership
1989978-1-56699-032-5Roy M. OswaldNew Beginnings: A Pastorate Start Up Workbook
1995978-1-56699-044-8   ''Clergy Self-Care: Finding a Balance for Effective Ministry
1991978-1-56699-050-9Loren B. MeadThe Once and Future Church: Reinventing the Congregation for a New Mission Frontier
1992978-1-56699-057-8Andrew D. WeeksWelcome! Tools and Techniques for New Member Ministry
1994978-1-56699-107-0Donald R. Hands · Wayne L. FehrSpiritual Wholeness for Clergy: A New Psychology of Intimacy With God, Self and Others
1993978-1-56699-108-7R. Paul StevensThe Equipping Pastor: A Systems Approach to Congregational Leadership
  ''978-1-56699-110-0Peter L. SteinkeHow Your Church Family Works: Understanding Congregations As Emotional Systems
  ''978-1-56699-117-9Kent Ira GroffActive Spirituality: A Guide for Seekers and Ministers
1994978-1-56699-118-6George Parsons · Speed B. LeasUnderstanding Your Congregation As a System: The Manual
  ''978-1-56699-126-1Loren B. MeadTransforming Congregations for the Future (Once and Future Church Series)
  ''978-1-56699-134-6Linda J. ClarkMusic in Churches: Nourishing Your Congregation's Musical Life
1995978-1-56699-148-3Charles M. OlsenTransforming Church Boards into Communities of Spiritual Leaders
1995978-1-56699-149-0Corinne WareDiscover Your Spiritual Type
  ''978-1-56699-155-1Stewart C. ZabriskieTotal Ministry: Reclaiming the Ministry of All God's People (Once and Future Church Series)
  ''978-1-56699-157-5Kenneth Alan MoeThe Pastor's Survival Manual: 10 Perils in Parish Ministry and How to Handle Them
1996978-1-56699-173-5Peter L. SteinkeHealthy Congregations: A Systems Approach
  ''978-1-56699-174-2Roy M. Oswald · Robert E., Jr. FriedrichDiscerning Your Congregation's Future: A Strategic and Spiritual Approach
  ''978-1-56699-175-9Loren B. MeadFive Challenges for the Once and Future Church
1998978-1-56699-177-3Danny E. Morris · Charles M. OlsenDiscerning God's Will Together: A Spiritual Practice for the Church
1997978-1-56699-181-0Charles R. FosterEmbracing Diversity: Leadership in Multicultural Congregations
1997978-1-56699-183-4Corinne, WareConnecting to God: Nurturing Spirituality through Small Groups
1998978-1-56699-184-1Speed B. LeasDiscover Your Conflict Management Style
  ''978-1-56699-185-8Dean Hoge · Patrick McNamara · Charles ZechPlain Talk About Churches and Money (The Money, Faith and Lifestyle Series)
1997978-1-56699-187-2Gilbert R. RendleLeading Change in the Congregation: Spiritual & Organizational Tools for Leaders
1998978-1-56699-197-1Loren B. MeadFinancial Meltdown in the Mainline? (The Money, Faith and Lifestyle)
  ''978-1-56699-199-5Lynne M. Baab · Lynne N. BaabPersonality Type In Congregations
  ''978-1-56699-202-2John Ronsvalle · Sylvia Ronsvalle · U. Milo KaufmannAt Ease: Discussing Money & Values in Small Groups
  ''978-1-56699-207-7Alice MannThe In-Between Church: Navigating Size Transitions in Congregations
1998978-1-56699-208-4Roger S. NicholsonTemporary Shepherds: A Congregational Handbook for Interim Ministry
1999978-1-56699-213-8John VonhofThe Alban Guide to Managing the Pastoral Search Process
  ''978-1-56699-215-2Patrick H. McNamaraMore Than Money: Portraits of Transformative Stewardship (Money, Faith, and Lifestyle Series)
2000978-1-56699-217-6Lois KnutsonUnderstanding the Senior Adult: A Tool for Wholistic Ministry
1999978-1-56699-218-3Arthur Paul BoersNever Call Them Jerks
  ''978-1-56699-220-6Michael DurallCreating Congregations of Generous People
2000978-1-56699-223-7Richard Bullock · Richard J. BruesehoffClergy Renewal: The Alban Guide to Sabbatical Planning
1999978-1-56699-224-4Mark ChavesHow Do We Worship?
2000978-1-56699-226-8Alice MannCan Our Church Live?
  ''978-1-56699-227-5Kevin E. LawsonHow to Thrive in Associate Staff Ministry
  ''978-1-56699-228-2Lawrence W. FarrisDynamics of Small Town Ministry
2000978-1-56699-229-9Jane E. VennardBe Still: Designing and Leading Contemplative Retreats
  ''978-1-56699-232-9Denise W. GoodmanCongregational Fitness: Healthy Practices for Layfolk
  ''978-1-56699-237-4Dennis G. CampbellCongregations as Learning Communities: Tools for Shaping Your Future
  ''978-1-56699-238-1Eugene C. Roehlkepartain · Elanah Dalyah Naftali · Laura MusegadesGrowing Up Generous: Engaging Youth in Giving and Serving
2001978-1-56699-240-4Thomas G. LongBeyond the Worship Wars: Building Vital and Faithful Worship
  ''978-1-56699-241-1Celia Allison HahnUncovering Your Church's Hidden Spirit
2001978-1-56699-243-5David B. Lott · Speed B. LeasConflict Management in Congregation (Harvesting the Learnings) (Harvesting the Learnings Series)
  ''978-1-56699-245-9John AckermanListening to God: Spiritual Formation in Congregations
  ''978-1-56699-246-6Beth Ann GaedeSize Transitions in Congregations (Harvesting the Learnings) (Harvesting the Learnings Series)
  ''978-1-56699-249-7Barbara Wendland · Larry W. EasterlingSpiritual Family Trees: Finding Your Faith Community's Roots
  ''978-1-56699-254-1Alice MannRaising the Roof: The Pastoral-to-Program Size Transition
2002978-1-56699-261-9Dan HotchkissMinistry and Money: A Guide for Clergy and Their Friends
2002978-1-56699-262-6Rochelle Melander · Harold EppleyThe Spiritual Leader's Guide to Self-Care
  ''978-1-56699-263-3Beth Ann GaedeEnding with Hope: A Resource for Closing Congregations
  ''978-1-56699-271-8Michael, G. BauschSilver Screen, Sacred Story: Using Multimedia in Worship
  ''978-1-56699-273-2Melissa Bane SevierJourneying Toward Renewal: A Spiritual Companion for Pastoral Sabbaticals
2003978-1-56699-276-3Kathleen A. CahalanProjects That Matter: Successful Planning and Evaluation for Religious Organizations
  ''978-1-56699-277-0C. Michael HawnOne Bread, One Body: Exploring Cultural Diversity in Worship
2002978-1-56699-282-4Sheryl A. Kujawa-HolbrookA House of Prayer for All Peoples: Congregations Building Multiracial Community
2005978-1-56699-284-8Beth Ann Gaede (editor)When A Congregation Is Betrayed: Responding to Clergy Misconduct
2003978-1-56699-285-5Roy M. Oswald · James M. Heath · Ann W. HeathBeginning Ministry Together: The Alban Handbook for Clergy Transitions
2003978-1-56699-286-2Gil Rendle · Alice MannHoly Conversations: Strategic Planning as a Spiritual Practice for Congregations
2005978-1-56699-287-9Anthony E. HealyThe Postindustrial Promise: Vital Religious Community In The 21st Century
2004978-1-56699-288-6Mark Lau BransonMemories, Hopes, and Conversations: Appreciative Inquiry and Congregational Change
  ''978-1-56699-289-3Jill M. HudsonWhen Better Isn't Enough: Evaluation Tools for the 21St-Century Church
  ''978-1-56699-292-3Abigail JohnsonReflecting With God: Connecting Faith and Daily Life in Small Groups
  ''978-1-56699-293-0Paul MootsBecoming Barnabas: The Ministry of Encouragement
  ''978-1-56699-294-7Luther K. SnowThe Power of Asset Mapping: How Your Congregation Can Act on Its Gifts
2004978-1-56699-295-4Karen A. McClintockPreventing Sexual Abuse in Congregations: A Resource for Leaders
  ''978-1-56699-296-1Norma Dewaal Malefyt · Howard VanderwellDesigning Worship Together: Models And Strategies For Worship Planning (Vital Worship, Healthy Congregations)
2005978-1-56699-297-8Craig A. SatterleeWhen God Speaks Through Change: Preaching In Times Of Congregational Transition (Vital Worship, Healthy Congregations)
  ''978-1-56699-304-3Ronald D. SiskThe Competent Pastor: Skills and Self-Knowledge for Serving Well
2004978-1-56699-305-0Diana Butler BassThe Practicing Congregation: Imagining a New Old Church
2005978-1-56699-306-7Rick BargerA New And Right Spirit: Creating An Authentic Church In A Consumer Culture
2004978-1-56699-307-4Israel GalindoThe Hidden Lives of Congregations: Discerning Church Dynamics
2005978-1-56699-309-8Loren B. MeadA Change of Pastors: ...and How It Affects Change in the Congregation
2004978-1-56699-312-8N. Graham StandishBecoming a Blessed Church: Forming a Church of Spiritual Purpose, Presence, and Power
2005978-1-56699-313-5Jane E. VennardA Praying Congregation: The Art of Teaching Spiritual Practice
2004978-1-56699-314-2Mary K. Sellon · Daniel P. SmithPracticing Right Relationship: Skills For Deepening Purpose, Finding Fulfillment, And Increasing Effectiveness In Your Congregation
2005978-1-56699-318-0Lillian DanielTell It Like It Is: Reclaiming the Practice of Testimony
  ''978-1-56699-320-3Anthony B. RobinsonWhat's Theology Got to Do With It?: Convictions, Vitality, and the Church
  ''978-1-56699-323-4Diana Butler Bass · Joseph Stewart-SickingFrom Nomads to Pilgrims: Stories from Practicing Congregations
2006978-1-56699-325-8Rochelle MelanderA Generous Presence: Spiritual Leadership and the Art of Coaching
2006978-1-56699-328-9Peter L. SteinkeCongregational Leadership in Anxious Times: Being Calm and Courageous No Matter What
  ''978-1-56699-329-6   ''How Your Church Family Works: Understanding Congregations as Emotional Systems
  ''978-1-56699-330-2   ''Healthy Congregations: A Systems Approach
  ''978-1-56699-334-0Richard BassLeadership in Congregations
2007978-1-56699-336-4N. Graham StandishHumble Leadership: Being Radically Open to God's Guidance and Grace
2006978-1-56699-337-1Marlea Gilbert · Christopher Grundy · Eric T. Myers · and Stephanie PerdewThe Work of the People: What We Do in Worship and Why
2007978-1-56699-343-2Marcia Barnes BaileyChoosing Partnership, Sharing Ministry: A Vision for New Spiritual Community
  ''978-1-56699-345-6Nancy DeMott · Tim Shapiro · Brent BillHoly Places: Matching Sacred Space with Mission and Message
2007978-1-56699-347-0Carol Howard MerrittTribal Church: Ministering to the Missing Generation
  ''978-1-56699-348-7George B. Thompson · Jr.Church on the Edge of Somewhere: Ministry, Marginality, and the Future
  ''978-1-56699-350-0Abigail JohnsonShaping Spiritual Leaders: Supervision and Formation in Congregations
  ''978-1-56699-357-9Peter BushIn Dying We Are Born: The Challenge and the Hope for Congregations
  ''978-1-56699-358-6Edited by Howard A. VanderwellThe Church of All Ages: Generations Worshiping Together
2008978-1-56699-360-9George M. Hillman Jr.Ministry Greenhouse: Cultivating Environments for Practical Learning
2008978-1-56699-363-0William M. KondrathGod's Tapestry: Understanding and Celebrating Differences