Rogers, Everett M. Diffusion of Innovations. Ames, Iowa, US: Free Press, 2003 (5th edition)
Recommended By: Iowa State UniversityTo Acquire Contact: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Super Book Deals Notes: Discusses theories regarding how rural communities (among others) adopt innovations. He identifies variables which distinguish groups within a community who are more or less interested in adopting changes (e.g. social status, integration into the community, financial resources for risk-taking,etc). He also describes characteristics of innovations more likely to be adopted (those that are easy to use, can be "tested" without a large commitment, display a clear advantage over the status quo, are reasonably compatible with current practices and values, and show observable results very quickly. 5th edition is the latest to be released.ISBN/ISSN: ISBN: 0743222091 (5th edition)
Related Subject(s): Changing Communities, Leadership Development
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Dietrich, Gabriele; Bas Wielenga. Towards Understanding Indian Society. Madurai, India: C.S.S. Books, 1997 / 2003
Recommended By: Tamilnadu Theological SeminaryTo Acquire Contact: IndiaClub.com, Merging Currents Notes: Based on the methods of Francois Houtard. Community development is not about training scientists in social science, but about training the people.ISBN/ISSN: ISBN: 8178210118
Related Subject(s): India, Capacity-building, Sociological Tools
Innovative Congregations: Models of Churches Meeting the Challenge of Transformation . Kingston, Ontario, Canada: United Church of Canada
Recommended By: Queen's Theological CollegeTo Acquire Contact: United Church of Canada Notes: Tells the stories of 20 churches which are meeting the challenges of change in their individual contexts (many of them rural). Some churches are taking on the challenge of changing populations -- different types of families, new neighbours of diverse ethnic backgrounds, or varying eco-sociological needs. Others are facing the reality that people have indeed moved away, and the area can no longer support multiple churches; yet, they are blossoming as amalgamated communities, re-energized to take up the work of the church. Some churches are finding inspiring new ways to worship. Some are renewing their calling as Christians by developing effective outreach programmes. These stories inform the Christian community that by continually reinventing ourselves as church, we can be true to the gospel and respond to our changing neighbourhoods and our neighbour's changing needs.ISBN/ISSN: ISBN: 0886223725
Related Subject(s): Revitalizing Congregations, Changing Communities, Case Studies-success stories
Building Church and Community Ministries. : Princeton Theological Seminary
To Acquire Contact: Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, PO Box 821, Princeton, NJ, 08542. Tel: (609) 921-8300.Notes: This 90 minute video is a companion to the book of the same title by Carl Geores, a consultant at Princeton Theological Seminary, working with Field Education and Christianity and Society.
Miller, Ollie. Sowing Circles. : Merv Campone; Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
To Acquire Contact: Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada, 77 Charles Street West, Toronto, ON, M5S 1K5. Tel: (416) 922-6177Notes: 27 minute video drama about five older farm women. Can be used with a study guide and is designed for groups (church, farm, senior organizations, self help). "A handbook, Sowing Circles of Hope, has been written to identify ways in which older farm women can benefit from their participation in support groups. Through the stories of women heard across Saskatchewan, with information on support groups and a resource list, the book offers hope and celebration. A video is being produced with the same name, using a documentary drama format to bring the issues clearly and understandably into view. Handbooks $3.25 including postage. Video will be available for $20.00 including postage and handling." (National Adult Literacy Database)
Related Subject(s): Communication Skills
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