A practical guide to growing your parish that focuses on the congregants and community. In this valuable church leadership resource, Kevin Martin examines the five aspects of congregational life that are key to the development and growth of a strong congregation. Based on the author's popular church growth seminar, The Five Critical Systems, the five keys to congregational growth Martin takes the reader on the steps necessary to address each of these keys, whether your church is small and focused on growing or large and concerned with community and retention.
A clear, concise and helpful exploration of what it means to look at your church and community with missional eyes. Our bishop (Anglican) is having all clergy in our diocese read it, and I'm thinking of introducing it as a study book for our vestry in the fall. Short chapters and interesting but colloquial style make it easy to read, understand and discuss.