The More-with-Less Church: Maximize Your Money, Space, Time, and People to Multiply Ministry Impact

by Eddy Hall, Ray Bowman, J. Skipp Machmer

In our challenging economic times, it is no surprise that churches must get creative with their resources. But the authors of The More-with-Less Church believe pastors, leadership teams, and planning committees should look on times such as these not as hurdles to overcome but as opportunities to reconsider entrenched but inefficient ministry practices that are siphoning time, money, and energy from their churches. Drawn from time- and field-tested strategies, this practical resource helps church leaders avoid costly mistakes and maximize the return on their investment in four areas of church life--ministries, staffing, facilities, and finances.

256 pages, Paperback

First published September 9, 2014

Reviews

[Kavin Kramer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book covers just about every pitfall a church can find themselves in. The whole way through features an experienced, wise, approach that guides decision making and shows the real-life pros and cons from the many churches the authors have worked with over decades as consultants (Living Stones Associates). For both healthy and unhealthy churches, I can not recommend this enough.

[James Collins · Rating 2 out of 5]

Struggles To Find A Voice
"The More-With-Less Church" is a book that struggles to find and identity. Is it a book on discipleship? Is it a book on church growth? It is a book on church staffing? Is it a book on church finances? One of the books recommendations is to eliminate church committees which is ironic considering this book seems to be written by a committee. I think that is the reason "The More-With-Less Church" struggles to find a voice. The book does contain some good practical cost saving ideas, but there are better written works on the subject.

[Ryan Wootton · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book! Definitely made me think and reconsider some long-held notions about church growth and how the church works. I would recommend this for all pastors and church leaders who are either considering a building project or wondering how they can make their ministry work with limited space, funds and people.