There s no scoreboard in the sanctuary, and the only plate is probably for the offering. -John Smoltz, Cy Young A.
From what I ve seen at North Point, these seven Practices can improve the game of any church in America.
The best are always working to get better.
Maxwell, founder, The INJOY Group Every professional athlete recognizes the value of solid coaching. -John C.
Andy and his team communicate principles that will add value to you and the church you love.
What I have witnessed as a member at North Point takes church growth to a whole new level.
For many years, I practiced and taught church growth.
Rather than come straight at those in Ministry with formulas and lists, they engage readers in an effort to have them identify with the character.
Story Behind the Book Looking for ways to help pastors faced with hectic lives and depleted resources, Andy Stanley, Reggie Joiner, and Lane Jones decided to write a parable about the complicated life of a local pastor.
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.
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.
If not, it s time for a change.
If you are satisfied with those results, you don t need this book.
Your Ministry is perfectly designed to produce the results you are currently experiencing.
Reinforced by relevant discussion questions, these clear, easy, and strategic Practices can turn any Ministry into a winning team.
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.
This insightful book speaks to every church leader who yearns for a simpler, more Effective approach to ministry.
But every church leader needs to know how to win, and every congregation needs to know when to cheer.
There s no scoreboard in the sanctuary, and the only plate is probably for the offering