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Whether you're planting a church or growing an established one, there are fundamental ministry questions that must be addressed in order to succeed. Why do we do what we do? What do we want to accomplish? Who should be on the team? How much will it cost?

Aubrey Malphurs is professor of pastoral ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary

Introduction	p. 7
Prepare to Sail! The Preparation for Strategic Planning
Preparing the Boat: A Pre-Launch Checklist	p. 23
Preparing the Crew: Assessing Readiness, Steps 1-6	p. 53
Laying a Spiritual Foundation: Assessing Readiness, Step 7	p. 79
Set the Course! The Process of Strategic Planning
Discovering Core Values: Why We Do What We Do	p. 95
Developing a Mission: What We Are Supposed to Be Doing	p. 119
Creating a Vision: The Kind of Church We Want to Be	p. 145
Introducing the Ministry Strategy: The Final Step in the Strategic Planning Process	p. 163
Discovering the Ministry Community: Strategy Activity 1	p. 173
Making Mature Disciples: Strategy Activity 2	p. 195
Building a Ministry Dream Team: Strategy Activity 3	p. 211
Determining the Best Ministry Setting: Strategy Activity 4	p. 239
Raising the Necessary Finances: Strategy Activity 5	p. 255
Launch the Boat! The Practice of Strategic Planning
Implementing the Strategic Plan: Where We Begin, When, and with Whom	p. 281
Evaluating the Ministry: How We Are Doing	p. 295
Appendixes
Readiness for Change Inventory	p. 311
Leader-Manager Audit	p. 314
Covenant of Commitment	p. 316
Values Statements	p. 317
Church Ministry Core Values Audit	p. 326
Vision Style Audit	p. 327
Vision Statements	p. 328
Community Survey	p. 350
Character Assessments	p. 351
Ministry Description	p. 354
Implementation Barriers Audit	p. 355
Sample Evaluations	p. 357
Notes	p. 363
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Advanced Strategic Planning

Advanced Strategic Planning

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