Monday, May 23, 2011

Could your Church do a better job?


$11 @ readerssupermarket

Advanced Strategic Planning, Aubrey Malphurs.

Even after several advanced collegiate leadership courses, I found this book to be both informative and challenging. Malphurs is very comprehensive (in respect to the Church environment)  and makes the challenge of leading well seem manageable and obtainable. I was able to read it very quickly because many of the suggestions are repeated and others seem (at least in hindsight) to be common-sense. The author is clearly familiar with many different church environments and is confident in the various strategies for implementing growth. Malphurs goes to great length to facilitate the development and implementation of core values, mission, vision, strategy, disciple making, forming a team, ministry setting, finances, and continued strategic planning.

I would recommend this book for anyone interested in the growth (and/or maintenance) of his/her Church. This is especially helpful for a topical overview of a solid Christian management strategy rather than a detailed, specific, custom-tailored strategy.

5 out of 5 sailboat analogies

AM Yates

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