Growing Edge
April 1, 1997
His latest book reveals the methods to his consulting madness.
Will anybody buy that new Lyle Schaller book, The Interventionist (Abingdon, $14.95, 205 pp.)?" asked Dr. Shepherd, pastor of the historic First Church, blowing steam from his coffee. "I mean, how many people plan to do what Schaller does?"
"Plenty," replied Stella Whyel, "including me. As an intentional interim, intervene is my middle name. And, Shepherd, if you don't do something soon, historic First will become, well, history."
"I've already read the book!" chimed in Ona Weigh, with flying doughnut crumbs punctuating her remarks. "Schaller's convinced me to seek my next call differently—more like a consultant than an applicant."
Showing off, Ernie Points, rector of Shepherd of the Hummock, tossed out some figures: "Did you know that this year, approximately seven thousand Protestant churches will hire a consultant, and the demand will increase fivefold before 2025?"
"Get outta here! How do you know that?"
"Schaller said so in The Interventionist," triumphed Ernie. "Look it up!" The Schaller factor
This conversation illustrates four of the nine precisely enumerated types who will benefit greatly from this book: (1) pastors of (a) stagnant or (b) declining churches; (2) interim pastors; (3) pastors wanting to be effective change agents immediately in their next call; and (4) (a) persons or (b) denominational officials who hang out the "church consultant" shingle.
To that list should be added: (1) Schaller groupies (we are legion!), (2) Schaller wannabes, (3) ministry students, (4) congregational leaders who can't afford Schaller himself, and (5) (a) list-tolerant, (b) non-question-challenged, and innovatively thinking pastors intent on improving ...
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