Strategic Planning
Responsible planning requires wisdom, direction from the Holy Spirit, and willingness to make difficult choices. Get help with these great books.
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Training Theme |
PowerPoint| Topics: | Direction, Expansion, Growth, Master plan, Measuring ministry, Objectives, Planning, Strategy |
| Filters: | Church board, Deacon, Discipleship, Elder, Pastor |
| Purpose: | Discipleship |
| References: | Joshua 24:15 , Isaiah 61:1-3, Galatians 1:10 |
| Date Added: | August 27, 2007 |
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Advanced Strategic Planning: A New Model for Church and Ministry Leaders, 2nd edition
by Aubrey Malphurs
Don't let the "advanced" part scare you. A great source for vectoring your church direction. (Baker)
Change: Learning to Lead It and Living to Tell about It
by Jock Ficken
This book is especially helpful for the older congregation whose leadership believes the best is still yet to come. To purchase copies, contact: Jock Ficken, 555 E. Benton St., Aurora, Illinois 60505. Or you can e-mail the author at Jficken@saintpauls.net. (Fairway Press)
Practical Project Management
by Michael Dobson
This book is not specifically written for churches, but its nuts-and-bolts approach to getting things done will help you implement your new ideas. (SkillPath)
Renewing Your Church through Vision and Planning
by Marshall Shelley, general editor
This is a collection of essays and practical articles on the strategic planning process. Contributors include Eugene Peterson, Lyle Schaller, Leith Anderson, and Ken Blanchard. (Bethany)
Rethinking the Church
by James Emery White
You won't agree with everything in it, but the entire book should be read and discussed by your leadership team. Chapter 6—"Rethinking Structure"-gives the why behind—church programs and committees. (Baker)
Strategies for Change
by Lyle Schaller
Your church doesn't have to be big to benefit from this book—a great source of ideas because of the specific examples from real church situations. (Abingdon)
Twelve Keys to an Effective Church
by Kennon Callahan
This is the classic of the classics on helping church leaders identify strengths and moving the church ahead with clarity and a sense of mission. (Jossey-Bass)
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don't
by Jim Collins
Though aimed at companies, Collins' book has much to teach the church about leadership. Learn how to embrace and apply principles that will make your church as effective as it can be for the Kingdom of God. (HarperCollins, 2001; ISBN 0066620996)
The Ministry Playbook: Strategic Planning for Effective Churches
by Henry Klopp
Whether you are experienced in strategic planning or just learning how to do it, this book will be a valueable resource. Klopp brings fourteen years of experience helping churches successfully plan for their future. (Baker, 2002; ISBN 0801091497)
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don't
by Jim Collins
Though aimed at companies, Collins' book has much to teach the church about leadership. Learn how to embrace and apply principles that will make your church as effective as it can be for the Kingdom of God. (HarperCollins, 2001; ISBN 0066620996)
The Ministry Playbook: Strategic Planning for Effective Churches
by Henry Klopp
Whether you are experienced in strategic planning or just learning how to do it, this book will be a valueable resource. Klopp brings fourteen years of experience helping churches successfully plan for their future. (Baker, 2002; ISBN 0801091497)
