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Advanced strategic planning : a 21st-century model for church and ministry leaders / Aubrey Malphurs.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Books, ©2013Edition: 3rd editionDescription: 376 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780801014550
  • 0801014557
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 254 23
LOC classification:
  • BV652 .M3563 2013
Contents:
1. Prepare to sail! The preparation for strategic planning : Preparing the navigator: a prelaunch checklist ; Preparing the crew: readiness for the process ; Preparing the boat: developing the strategy -- 2. Set the course! The process of strategic planning : Developing a biblical mission: what we are supposed to be doing ; Developing a compelling vision: the kind of church we envision ; Discovering the core values: why we do what we do ; Introducing the ministry strategy: how we accomplish the mission and vision ; Reaching the church's community: strategy activity 1 ; Making mature disciples: strategy activity 2 ; Building a ministry team: strategy activity 3 ; Assessing the ministry setting: strategy activity 4 ; Raising and managing finances: strategy activity 5 -- 3. Pursue the course! The practice of strategic planning : Launching the boat: implementing the strategy ; Evaluating the course: how we are doing -- Appendixes : Readiness for change inventory ; Leader-manager audit ; Covenant of commitment ; Strategic development worksheet ; Implementation barriers audit ; Vision statements ; Vision style audit ; Values statements ; Core values audits ; Community survey ; Character assessments ; Ministry description ; Setting: creating a welcoming environment ; Sample evaluations.
Summary: "First published in 1999, Advanced Strategic Planning explains why planning is so important to carrying out the church's mission. Now in its third edition, this classic resource offers: a nine-step strategic thinking and acting model; useful ideas for developing a ministry strategy; diagrams to help illustrate concepts; a new section on spiritual formation. The methods in this book are proven to work, having already helped many churches articulate their vision and implement their mission"--Publisher description.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Print book for loan Krauth Memorial Branch Philadelphia General Collection BV652 .M3563 2013 1 Available 31794003190296
Print book for loan Wentz Memorial Branch Gettysburg General Collection (Lower Level) BV652 .M3563 2013 1 Available 31826003514198

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"First published in 1999, Advanced Strategic Planning explains why planning is so important to carrying out the church's mission. Now in its third edition, this classic resource offers: a nine-step strategic thinking and acting model; useful ideas for developing a ministry strategy; diagrams to help illustrate concepts; a new section on spiritual formation. The methods in this book are proven to work, having already helped many churches articulate their vision and implement their mission"--Publisher description.

1. Prepare to sail! The preparation for strategic planning : Preparing the navigator: a prelaunch checklist ; Preparing the crew: readiness for the process ; Preparing the boat: developing the strategy -- 2. Set the course! The process of strategic planning : Developing a biblical mission: what we are supposed to be doing ; Developing a compelling vision: the kind of church we envision ; Discovering the core values: why we do what we do ; Introducing the ministry strategy: how we accomplish the mission and vision ; Reaching the church's community: strategy activity 1 ; Making mature disciples: strategy activity 2 ; Building a ministry team: strategy activity 3 ; Assessing the ministry setting: strategy activity 4 ; Raising and managing finances: strategy activity 5 -- 3. Pursue the course! The practice of strategic planning : Launching the boat: implementing the strategy ; Evaluating the course: how we are doing -- Appendixes : Readiness for change inventory ; Leader-manager audit ; Covenant of commitment ; Strategic development worksheet ; Implementation barriers audit ; Vision statements ; Vision style audit ; Values statements ; Core values audits ; Community survey ; Character assessments ; Ministry description ; Setting: creating a welcoming environment ; Sample evaluations.

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