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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!
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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.
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