A gentle new way for church leader's to survive stress andburnoutBruce Miller debunks the idea of balance--basically tryingto have it all, all the time. Most churches and their pastors tryto do everything at once and feel guilty if any one aspect(worship, ministries, outreach, etc.) is neglected. He replaces theexhausting concept of balance with the idea of rhythm: churches,like people, need to give attention to different programs andministries at different times, basically by attending to theirseasons and cycles.* Offers an innovative new model for church leaders* Miller has been influential in the formation and promotion of"Church-Based Training" as in internationalmovement* Offers a proven method for avoiding burnout for church leadersand members by doing the right things at the right timeThe author offers much-need help to overwhelmed leaders andshows them how to apply Miller's seasonal/cyclical approachto church life.

About the Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series ixForeword by Will Mancini xiPreface xiiiAcknowledgments xvIntroduction Time: The Forgotten Dimension xviiPart One Identifying What Time It Is in Your Church 11 Why Do Church in Rhythm? 32 Kairos and Chronos Rhythms 173 Discerning Your Organizational Stage 274 Recognizing Your Ministry Seasons 45Part Two Kairos Rhythm Strategies 575 Release Expectations 596 Seize Opportunities 737 Anticipate What's Next 91Part Three Chronos Rhythm Strategies 1078 Pace Your Church 1099 Build Mission-Enhancing Rituals 12310 Oscillate Intensity and Renewal 139Conclusion Rhythm Solution Process for Your Church 155Discussion Questions 165Rhythm Overview 169Notes 171References 177The Author 181