Strategic Church

Frank Damazio

Description

Today's church world is complex, with an array of church and leadership models that can cause confusion rather than bring clarity. It's no wonder that some leaders can lose sight of the church they is commissioned to build. Strategic Church will help pastors and leaders refocus on visioning and building a faith community that is biblically based and spiritually transformative, helping people become fruitful disciples of Christ. Readers will uncover principles from the church Jesus built and find out how to apply these strategies to their local context. Strategic Church offers road-tested tools and proven principles for building a life-changing church in a complex culture.  

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie
• Christianity

Informations

• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 14 septembre 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781441223821
• Langue: English

Extrait

STRATEGIC CHURCH
Everyone committed to being part of today’s Church should read this book. From the lead pastor to the congregant, we all must understand the importance of strategy and how it relates to culture. Dr. Damazio unpacks the key elements to becoming a strategic church that will have a sustaining impact on your congregation.
R ANDY A LWARD
President, Marantha Music

Frank Damazio has given a blueprint for building a ministry of integrity that can stand the test of time. These principles of structure and outreach can be applied to anyone’s life, whether he or she is a new believer or an established church planter. Strategic Church is a daring challenge to the kingdom of God to do greater things in His name.
M ATTHEW B ARNETT
Pastor and Co-founder, The Dream Center, Los Angeles, California

Today’s changing and complex world calls for strategic leaders to impact culture and lead with passionate purpose. This book will inspire the vision to build an enduring and biblical church, with principles of vision from a person who has lived and led with vision for more than 40 years.
M ARK B ATTERSON
Lead Pastor, National Community Church, Washington, DC

As a leader and advocate of the local church, I’m excited about this book from Frank Damazio, one of the great champions of the Church. This book is a powerful read that clearly outlines practical and spiritual tools for every ministry leader who wants to build an enduring and biblical church.
C HRISTINE C AINE
Founder, The A21 Campaign

Pastor Frank’s wisdom and insight have personally helped me as a leader for many years. His latest book is brilliant! The principles he outlines have greatly assisted the growth and development of our church team. I highly recommend it for any church leader.
P HIL D OOLEY
Lead Minister, Hillsong Church, South Africa

Frank Damazio has written a masterpiece of strategy for the Church. This book uses Scripture and the Lord’s own ministry to teach the men and women of God how to make disciples of all nations. Salvation is tremendous, but it is just the first step in becoming a true disciple or follower of Jesus Christ. Growing up into the image of Jesus Christ is the goal of every true Christian, and it is what is needed in making fruitful disciples of Christ. Please read this wonderful book and be blessed and inspired to make disciples, bring new strategies into your church, and to bear much fruit for the kingdom of God.
Y ONGGI C HO
Chairman of the Board, Church Growth International

Frank is an outstanding Christian author and has a passion to see the Church of Jesus Christ move forward. Strategic Church will not only challenge and encourage you but also inspire you to build the Church that Jesus wants you to build in your local context. This book will give you a fresh insight into biblical strategies, principles and vision that will move your church forward. It’s a great read for everyone that is passionate about the local church.
G ARY C LARKE
Lead Pastor, Hillsong Church London

Strategic Church is a dream come true for any leader who is serious about building a prodigious church. Pastor Frank Damazio has done this in City Bible Church, and now he is showing us how to do it in ours. When Pastor Damazio has something to say, I am quick to listen. Get ready for growth!
C HRIS D URSO
Pastor of MISFIT NYC, Christ Tabernacle

Frank Damazio has good insight and experience into strategic church leadership. Those who read this book will draw from the revelation he has been given in his many years of experience building a great church.
R USSELL E VANS
Senior Minister, Planetshakers

Frank Damazio is a leader’s leader. His new book Strategic Church will challenge you to break through the barriers and embrace the possibilities. Read this book and dare to lead!
J ENTEZEN F RANKLIN
Senior Pastor, Free Chapel, Gainsville, Georgia
New York Times Bestselling Author, Fasting

Frank Damazio’s writings on leadership are outstanding! Strategic Church is equally outstanding. Reading this book will give you the tools to lead with strategic vision and provide you with the blueprint to hit the mark of excellence.
M ARILYN H ICKEY
President, Marilyn Hickey Ministries, Englewood, Colorado

Strategic Church is incredibly insightful, theologically sound, practical and uplifting. This book is unique because Pastor Damazio writes from his personal experience as an outstanding church leader who has tested and proven the concepts in the book. Every pastor and church leader who wants to be effective and lead the local church to the next level and beyond should read it.
C HIN D O K HAM
Church Consultant
President, Global Outreach and Community Development

Frank Damazio is well known as a leader and strategist. As a church planter and pastor, he is one of the first people I go to for insights on people, church and the Bible itself. With this book, he is essentially picking up the phone and offering wisdom that could help you change the world.
C ARL L ENTZ
Pastor, Hillsong NYC

Frank is such a powerful and passionate communicator. I have had the opportunity to see firsthand the work he has been able to accomplish here in Portland, and I have had the joy of working alongside him on several occasions. I know Frank poured his heart and soul into this book. It is clearly the product of several years of research, prayer and “in the trenches” experience. It is sure to challenge many with its biblically based insight and wisdom.
K EVIN P ALAU
President, Luis Palau Association

Frank Damazio is a man committed to seeing the cause of Christ established on the earth in an ever-changing culture. In Strategic Church, he has not only identified and outlined the essential elements needed to plant and grow contemporary twenty-first-century churches but has also researched and defined the different types of churches and leaders required who will do that. This book will help pastors refocus and re-fire their leaders and congregations toward their true north.
P HIL P RINGLE
Senior Minister, C3 Church, Oxford Falls, Sydney, Australia

Strategic Church is, without a doubt, one of the best books I have ever read on leadership, vision and strategy. As a leader serving more than 250,000 churches around the world, I was informed, inspired and renewed in the passion of my vision. Clear, convicting and challenging, this book is a must-have for every church leader.
H OWARD R ACHINSKI
President/CEO, Christian Copyright Licensing International, Inc. (CCLI)

In Strategic Church, Frank Damazio has given an overall strategy for church building that can apply to the traditional church, the emergent church, or the small neighborhood church that has never grown. The great thing about this book is that it shows a pastor does not have to be a “10-talent guy” to lead a church that can be used greatly of God—He can use any pastor, anywhere, at any time, to make a significant influence in the life of His followers. This is a great book coming from a great pastor and church revitalization authority.
E LMER L. T OWNS
Co-Founder and Vice President, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia

Frank Damazio has written a book that every pastor should read. His years of experience as a successful leader are the foundation of this compelling book, and it will help pastors gain clarity on how to build the church and the vision God that has placed in their heart. I love this book!
P HILIP W AGNER
Lead Pastor, Oasis Church
Author, How to Turn Your Marriage Around in 10 Days

Frank Damazio’s insight into Scripture and love for the Church will inspire and challenge you as you read Strategic Church . He draws from years of experience building the local church and planting churches. I’m so thankful for His love for today’s leaders and the next generation’s leaders! Strategic Church will focus your church’s vision for genuine impact in your city.
R ICH W ILKERSON , J R .
Senior Pastor, Trinity Church, Miami, Florida

As a pastor and church leader, I’m always looking for books that inspire, inform and instruct me in becoming a more effective leader. Frank Damazio has done just that in this book. Strategic Church is packed full of practical information that, when applied, will lead to positive transformation. It is a must-read for every forward-thinking pastor.
B ILL W ILSON
Lead Pastor, Oregon Assemblies of God

© 2012 Frank Damazio
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