The Parish Is the Issue while illustrating how these centuries-old

while illustrating how these centuries-old writings still speak to us today

"As a youngster

This book is a call for new structure and ways of behaving as a church by an experienced church officer

From worshiping God as father to envisioning a holy life as a military campaign

It is worth noting that the church today faces similar challenges in its need to articulate its faith and identity

The Parish Is the Issue while illustrating how these centuries-oldNavigating the treacherous waters of congregational and cultural change can be daunting, but knowing that others have come safely through those waters before can make the journey less unsettling. As founder and president of The Alban Institute, Loren Mead helped hundreds of churches steer around the shoals and whirlpools. In this new book, he reflects on what he learned over five decades of ministry and leadership, and offers inspiration for a new