FutureFocused Church, Kara Powell
FutureFocused Church, Kara Powell
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Future-Focused Church
Leading through Change, Engaging the Next Generation, and Building a More Diverse Tomorrow

Author: Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, Raymond Chang

Narrator: Kara Powell

Unabridged: 9 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/25/2025

Synopsis

In the past few decades, the church has experienced rapid and distressing change. Hard-working pastors and leaders often know they need to embrace diversity, creatively engage younger generations, and equip their people to love their neighbors. But since they don't know how to make the changes needed, they feel stuck and wonder, "What do I do now? What steps can I take to lead our church purposefully and prayerfully into a more hopeful future?"

For these dedicated yet drained church leaders, this research-informed resource from the team at the Fuller Youth Institute offers a clear roadmap to faithfully and effectively navigate change that will revitalize your church. Through extensive research, interviews, and case studies, you will learn how to see the big picture, activate a transformation team, know your "why," discern where God is leading, communicate a compelling vision, maintain disciplined attention, and experiment toward a more fruitful, faithful, and lasting future.

This hope-filled guide for building tomorrow's church today is the resource your church has been waiting for.

About Kara Powell

Dr. Kara E. Powell is an educator, professor, youth minister, author, and speaker. She is the Executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute and a faculty member at Fuller Theological Seminary (see www.fulleryouthinstitute.org). Kara also serves as an Advisor to Youth Specialties and currently volunteers in student ministries at Lake Avenue church in Pasadena, CA.  She is the author of many books including Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids (with Chap Clark) and Deep Justice Journeys. Kara lives in Pasadena with her husband, Dave, and their children, Nathan, Krista, and Jessica.

Reviews

Goodreads review by George P. on April 16, 2025

I received an advance reader's copy of this book from Baker Books. I wrote the following review for the Assemblies of God minister's letter, Called to Serve. And I interviewed Kara Powell in Episode 378 of the Influence Podcast, "Leading Your Church Through Change." ————— American Christianity has rea......more

Goodreads review by Tim on May 06, 2025

Another solid resource for navigating change.......more

Goodreads review by Todd on May 09, 2025

"Future-Focused Church," by Kara Powell, Raymond Chang and Jake Mulder, is a helpful and practical guide for congregations seeking to faithfully step into the future God is calling them toward. Grounded deeply in theology and scripture, the book provides a sound foundation that resonates well across......more

Goodreads review by Dennis on March 29, 2025

I often tell my congregation that our best days are still ahead, and that's the theme of this book. I love the work and research of Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and this book does not disappoint. It is very practical and visionary. Read the whole book through first, including the suggested outline a......more

Goodreads review by Anastacia on April 14, 2025

An interesting book that details ways to focus more on youth and diversity at church. I strongly disagree with talking to public schools, as church and state should be separate. Churches also can lose their tax exempt status if they get into politics. Other than that, I was impressed with this book......more

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