Creative congregations; tested strategies for today's churches, edited by Edgar R. Trexler. With commentary by Lyle E. Schaller.

Introduction, by E. R. Trexler.--Laymen in action: Do it now! By C. T. Uehling. A force for every task, by D. C. Collins. This minister is a building inspector, by W. E. Diehl. Laymen in action: a commentary, by L. E. Schaller.--The new minorities: Women are equals, by L. Powell. The "right time" for youth, by B. Curler. Reaching for the sky to help the aging, by E. R. Trexler. Where the singles are, by N. B. Read, Jr. The new minorities: a commentary, by L. E. Schaller.--Diversity is magic: They worship in a barn, by B. Gunnerson. Excitement on Lexington Ave, by E. R. Trexler. Changing the face of a city, by J. Willis. Diversity is magic: a commentary, by L. E. Schaller.--Let's get together: Nine rural churches discover each other, by E. R. Trexler. Growing up ecumenical, by P. Hainline. Merger may not be the answer, by H. L. Berg. Interchurch cooperation: a commentary, by L. E. Schaller.--Suburban revival: Planned city, planned church, by M. Tengbom. Organized for outreach, by E. R. Trexler. When change brings trouble, by D. W. Holland. Suburban revival: a commentary, by L. E. Schaller.