Since it was published in 1983, the first edition of the original Twelve Keys to an Effective Church has benefited thousands of congregations from across the world. Now completely revised and updated, the second edition is even more useful and inspiring for congregations. The second edition of Twelve Keys to an Effective Church includes excellent suggestions on the five basic qualities for growing strong, healthy congregations and contains new possibilities and resources for implementing the Twelve Keys. It includes new material, wisdom, and insights on such important topics as mission, sacrament, and grace. Based on Kennon L. Callahan's many years of consulting with churches all over