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Every church is driven by something. Tradition, finances, programs, personalities, events, seekers, and even buildings can each be the controlling force in a church. But Rick Warren believers that in order for a church to be healthy if must become a purpose-driven church by Jesus. Now the founding pastor of Saddleback Church shares a proven five-part strategy that will enable your church to grow. . .- Warmer through fellowship - Deeper through discipleship - Stronger through worship - Broader through ministry - Larger through evangelism. Discover the same practical insights and principles for growing a healthy church that Rick has taught in seminars to over 22,000 pastors and church leaders from sixty denominations and forty-two countries. The Purpose-Driven Church® shifts the focus away from church building programs to emphasizing a people-building process. Warren says, "If you will concentrate on building people, God will build the church."
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Rick Warren's Purpose driven church is a book that will turn your thinking about what church is all about.
Why does your church exist? Is it purely for those who currently attend.
Built on the foundation of the Great Commandment (to love God and love your neighbour) and the Great Commission (to Go into all nations and...), Warren encourages the church to focus on 5 purposes of "outreach, fellowship, disciplship, worship and ministry" and organise the church around these purposes.
Why does your church exist? Is it purely for those who currently attend.
Built on the foundation of the Great Commandment (to love God and love your neighbour) and the Great Commission (to Go into all nations and...), Warren encourages the church to focus on 5 purposes of "outreach, fellowship, disciplship, worship and ministry" and organise the church around these purposes.
It recognises that everyone is on a spiritual journey and therefore the book suggests that the church needs to focus on five groups of people (community - unchurched, crowd - attenders, congregation, committed and the core) and build the church from the outside-in, i.e. reach the unchurch and take them through to committed and serving God.
I would encourage any church leader to read this book, and reflect on what it means for their local church. It has inspired me, and as a church we a prayer refocusing on what God wants for our church. (Happy to discuss with anyone who wants to drop me an email).
Finally reminder - God is building HIS church. Do we really what to help Him in that process where He has placed us?
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A dynamic life changing view of where you are going not only as an organization, but as an individual. This book based on Bible principles gives practical help in making godly decisions that will out last your position, disposition, and even your life.
An absolute jewel if you desire to grow spiritually as well as increasing your sphere of influence.
We are all comitted to something or someone and this book helps you decern to whom you are comitted and where that comittment might lead you.
I call this book a chiropractic treat for the soul.
Gives you an adjustment. Some times makes you sore, but always lifts you to a new level of growth.
An absolute jewel if you desire to grow spiritually as well as increasing your sphere of influence.
We are all comitted to something or someone and this book helps you decern to whom you are comitted and where that comittment might lead you.
I call this book a chiropractic treat for the soul.
Gives you an adjustment. Some times makes you sore, but always lifts you to a new level of growth.
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Well worth reading, arrived as stated, in excellent condition, would recommend every church to read it as it will give you a lot of insight into how to run and effective church, may the lord speak to you all through it
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loved this book. Very insightful and very helpful- not just for pastors but for businees ppl. A definite purchase, Thanks
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Very helpful if you want to build a balanced growing church. It's full of faith and wisdom.
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might work in the US
I found with this book as with the purpose driven life,that this has an impact at first,but quickly disolves,as the demands may uit well functioning US churches,but put too much... Read more
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