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Church Development Books
The Purpose-Driven Church
 by
Rick Warren
Zondervan,
1995
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 believes that in order for a church to be
healthy it 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!
Get it at
Christianbook.com
Natural Church Development:
A Guide to Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy
Churches
 by
Christian A. Schwarz
Churchsmart Resources, 7th - 2006 edition
Schwarz uses the illustration of a barrel
with eight staves to symbolize the eight quality characteristics. The
barrel can only hold water to the height of the lowest stave. So too,
Schwarz argues, a church can only grow as far as their 'Minimum factor,'
which is the lowest of the eight quality characteristics in their
church.
Get it at
Amazon.com
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