Advanced Strategic Planning, Model for Church Leaders A 21st-Century Model for Church and Ministry Leaders

In this expanded edition, trusted church leadership consultant provides practical advice for churches to articulate their vision, implement their mission, and align their identity and direction. Contents Cover 1 Other Books by Aubrey Malphurs 2 Title Page 3 Copyright Page 4 Introduction 7 Part 1: Prepare to Sail! The Preparation for Strategic Planning 21 1. Preparing the Navigator: A Prelaunch Checklist 23 2. Preparing the Crew: Readiness for the Process 54 3. Preparing the Boat: Developing the Strategy 91 Part 2: Set the Course! The Process of Strategic Planning 103 4. Developing a Biblical Mission: What We Are Supposed to Be Doing 105 5. Developing a Compelling Vision: The Kind of Church We Envision 128 6. Discovering Core Values: Why We Do What We Do 145 7. Introducing the Ministry Strategy: How We Accomplish the Mission and Vision 167 8. Reaching the Church’s Community: Strategy Activity 1 175 9. Making Mature Disciples: Strategy Activity 2 195 10. Building a Ministry Team: Strategy Activity 3 209 11. Assessing the Ministry Setting: Strategy Activity 4 236 12. Raising and Managing Finances: Strategy Activity 5 255 Part 3: Pursue the Course! The Practice of Strategic Planning 283 13. Launching the Boat: Implementing the Strategy 285 14. Evaluating the Course: How We Are Doing 299 Appendixes 312 A. Readiness for Change Inventory 313 B. Leader-Manager Audit 316 C. Covenant of Commitment 318 D. Strategic Development Worksheet 319 E. Implementation Barriers Audit 326 F. Vision Statements 328 G. Vision Style Audit 333 H. Values Statements 334 I. Core Values Audits 343 J. Community Survey 345 K. Character Assessments 347 L. Ministry Description 351 M. Setting: Creating a Welcoming Environment 352 N. Sample Evaluations 354 Notes 361 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. 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 & bull;a nine-step strategic thinking and acting model & bull;useful ideas for developing a ministry strategy & bull;diagrams to help illustrate concepts & bull;a new section on spiritual formationThe methods in this book are proven to work, having already helped many churches articulate their vision and implement their mission