THE PURPOSE DRIVEN CHURCH
Every Church is BIG in God’s Eyes – Because every PERSON is big in God’s eyes.
Pastor Rick Warren believes that in order for a church to be healthy it must become a purpose-driven church, built around the New Testament principles given by Jesus. The Purpose Driven Church shifts the focus away from church building programs to emphasizing a people-building process. ‘The issue is church health, not church growth!’ declares Warren. ‘If you will concentrate on building people, God will build the church.’ Rick Warren is the Pastor of Saddleback Church, a Southern Baptist mega-church in southern California with weekly attendance of more than 15,000. His book provides a blueprint and focus for pastors and church leaders to grow. Hardcover
THE PURPOSE DRIVEN CHURCH by Rick Warren
Retail: $21.99
This book is brimming with expert analyses of commitments and cultures that will help churches brake free from the log jams that hinder them—to attain new life, joyful ministry, and increasing effectiveness. Not only are the principles of transformation enunciated, but the stories of several churches that have moved from stagnation to vibrancy are told. One key to positive change is to gain an understanding of the “code” of the church. Usually that code has grown over many years and become well rooted. If not understood, it will make the church seem inflexible and fixed on the past. Once understood, it provides a foundation for reevaluation, spiritual renewal, and growth. Once a church has a clear compelling mission and picture of the future, it can develop focused strategies to begin moving toward the vision.
