Seven Practices of Effective Ministry

Overview

There's no scoreboard in the sanctuary, and the only plate is probably for the offering. But every church leader needs to know how to win, and every congregation needs to know when to cheer. This insightful book speaks to every church leader who yearns for a simpler, more effective approach to ministry. An engaging parable about one overwhelmed pastor is followed by an overview of seven successful team practices, each one developed and applied in a ministry setting. Reinforced by relevant discussion questions, these clear, easy, and strategic practices can turn any ministry into a winning team.

Your ministry is perfectly designed to produce the results you are currently experiencing. If you are satisfied with those results, you don't need this book. If not, it's time for a change.

Like your own personal trainer, 7 Practices of Effective Ministry is an insightful guide for any leader who yearns for a simpler, more effective approach to ministry. Here are seven strategic principles that when put into play will bring focus and clarity to everything you do and turn your ministry into a winning team.

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Author Information

Bio of Andy Stanley

Andy Stanley is the founder of North Point Ministries, Inc. and senior pastor of North Point Community Church. Located in Alpharetta, Georgia, North Point Community Church is the first campus of NPMI. Buckhead Church, the second campus of NPMI, began in 2001 in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. Andy is the co-founder of GoodStuf Student Conferences, a ministry to high school students. Prior to founding North Point Community Church, Andy was the Associate Pastor and Minister to Students at First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. He holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Georgia State University and his Th.M from Dallas Theological Seminary. Andy is the author of several books, including Like a Rock, Visioneering, Choosing to Cheat, The Next Generation Leader, and How Good Is Good Enough? He has also co-authored a number of books, including The Seven Checkpoints, Seven Principles Every Teenager Needs to Know, Youth Leaders Guide and companion Student Journal (with Stuart Hall). Andy lives in Alpharetta, Georgia with his wife, Sandra, and their three children, Andrew, Garrett, and Allie.

Bio of Lane Jones

Lane Jones is a native of Atlanta , Georgia , where he lives with his wife, Traci, and their three children, Jared, Caitlin, and Madison. He is on staff at North Point Community Church , where he loves to write and participate in the creative process. Lane holds degrees from Georgia State University and Dallas Theological Seminary.

Bio of Reggie Joiner

Reggie Joiner is the executive director of Family Ministries at North Point Community Church . He leads the staff responsible for children, student, and married adult ministries. He is also creator of FamilyWise, a nonprofit ministry aimed at helping churches and families teach kids character and faith. Reggie lives with his wife, Debbie, and his four teenagers--Reggie Paul, Hannah, Sarah, and Rebekah--in Cumming , Georgia .

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Additional Info

Imprint

Multnomah

Filesize

1.75 MB

Number of Pages

192

eBook ISBN

9781601422163