Change is a hot topic in the Church right now. Whether you're chasing it, embracing it, or fleeing it, you need tools and resources. Being Smart about Congregational Change provides the tools and resources you need when encountering change in your congregation. This practical and accessible handbook draws upon insights from organizational and leadership studies as well as knowledge from religion and spirituality. The result is a holistic approach to wisely enacting congregational change. Each chapter provides realistic approaches for learning how to understand your own congregation and the many manifestations of change within it. Whether you're a pastor, lay leader, or a change agent in the pew, this book provides what you need to be smart about congregational change, whatever that change may be.