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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, the author of over a dozen books, and president of the Malphurs Group. He lives in Dallas, Texas.

Introduction

7

(16)

Part 1 Prepare to Sail! The Preparation for Strategic Planning

Preparing the Boat

23

(30)

A Pre-Launch Checklist

Preparing the Crew

53

(26)

Assessing Readiness, Steps 1-6

Laying a Spiritual Foundation

79

(16)

Assessing Readiness, Step 7

Part 2 Set the Course! The Process of Strategic Planning

Discovering Core Values

95

(24)

Why We Do What We Do

Developing a Mission

119

(26)

What We Are Supposed to Be Doing

Creating a Vision

145

(18)

The Kind of Church We Want to Be

Introducing the Ministry Strategy

163

(10)

The Final Step in the Strategic Planning Process

Discovering the Ministry Community

173

(22)

Strategy Activity 1

Making Mature Disciples

195

(16)

Strategy Activity 2

Building a Ministry Dream Team

211

(28)

Strategy Activity 3

Determining the Best Ministry Setting

239

(16)

Strategy Activity 4

Raising the Necessary Finances

255

(26)

Strategy Activity 5

Part 3 Launch the Boat! The Practice of Strategic Planning

Implementing the Strategic Plan

281

(14)

Where We Begin, When, and with Whom

Evaluating the Ministry

295

(68)

How We Are Doing

Appendixes

A Readiness for Change Inventory

311

(3)

B Leader-Manager Audit

314

(2)

C Covenant of Commitment

316

(1)

D Values Statements

317

(9)

E Church Ministry Core Values Audit

326

(1)

F Vision Style Audit

327

(1)

G Vision Statements

328

(22)

H Community Survey

350

(1)

I Character Assessments

351

(3)

J Ministry Description

354

(1)

K Implementation Barriers Audit

355

(2)

L Sample Evaluations

357

(6)

Notes

363

(6)

Index

369

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Advanced Strategic Planning : A New Model for Church and Ministry Leaders

Advanced Strategic Planning : A New Model for Church and Ministry Leaders

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