Seven Practices of Effective Ministry

Name: Seven Practices of Effective Ministry
Brand: Christianaudio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Reggie Joiner
ISBN: 9781610456258

Author: Reggie Joiner, Andy Stanley, Lane Jones

Narrator: TBD

Unabridged: 5 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Christian Audio

Published: 02/08/2013

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Christian Ministry

Synopsis

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Al on March 01, 2012

A bit of a different spin on a more famous book with a very similar title. This is a very pragmatic (& as one reviewer observed - a very Western philosophy) and simple approach to help clarify what it is you're trying to achieve in your ministry as a Pastor/Leader. There's nothing really "new" in the......more

Goodreads review by Jesse on June 18, 2019

This book was decent. I do love the practice of "clarifying the win", "thinking steps not programs," and "narrow the focus." However, I wrestle with these being toted as standard ministry practices, rather than practices that may work well for specific congregations. Many of these practices feel lik......more

Goodreads review by David on August 03, 2016

This makes a grade-A, excellent management and organizational-systems book! I have since moved past trying to micromanage the Kingdom, so this wouldn't be my first suggestion to you unless a management or organizational-systems kind of book is what you are after.......more

Goodreads review by David on November 08, 2024

It was a solid run down on effective leadership in the church. Was a very easy read loved how simple, but applicable the concepts were.......more

Goodreads review by Matthew on December 07, 2021

This is one of the best books on ministry that I've ever read (I've read it at least five times!) The first half of the book is written as a parable/allegory. It's a great introduction to the practices that are going to be discussed in greater detail in the second half of the book. The actual "7 Prac......more