Lyle E. Schaller Lyle E. Schaller was the country's leading interpreter of congregational systems and their vitality. He was the author of dozens of books, including From Geography to Affinity, also published by Abingdon Press. He lived in Naperville, Illinois. Books by Lyle E. Schaller Wisdom from Lyle E. Schaller - eBook [ePub] The Very Large Church 44 Questions for Congregational Self-Appraisal The Interventionist 44 Questions for Church Planters 44 Ways to Increase Church Attendance The Multiple Staff and the Larger Church