Overcoming Barriers to Church Growth: Proven Strategies for Taking Your Church to the Next Level
Passionate about church growth, Michael Fletcher understands the obstacles pastors and church leaders face as they reach 100/200 and 700/800-member barriers. In clear language he lays out practical steps churches can follow to achieve the growth they desire. His strategies have proved effective not only in his church, which has grown dramatically, but also in the churches of Grace Churches International, a worldwide network of 315-plus churches that he leads.
Top Highlights
“People stay in a church because they have relationships with the people in the church!” (source)
“First, the pastor must look ahead and anticipate that change is required. Second, the pastor must imagine how the church at the next level should function and how it should be structured, and then he must lead the leadership team to see the same thing. Third, the pastor must begin to formulate a plan to rebuild the infrastructure of the church to fit the newly envisioned model.” (source)
“pastoral staff primarily as equippers, overseeing and releasing people into ministry—leading leaders.” (source)
“growth at some point since continued growth threatens the closeness they so enjoy” (source)
“Growing a church is about emptying hell and filling up heaven.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Overcoming Barriers to Church Growth: Proven Strategies for Taking Your Church to the Next Level
- Authors:
- Fletcher, Michael
- Wagner, C.
- Publisher: Bethany House
- Publication Date: 2009
- ISBN: 9781441209863
Michael Fletcher is the senior pastor of Manna Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and leads Grace Churches International, a network of 319 churches in 43 countries. Since Michael became pastor of Manna in 1985, it has grown from 350 to 5,000 active members. He has a passion to see other pastors step beyond their current leadership barriers and watch their churches become all God intends for them. He and his wife, Laura, have eight children and six grandchildren and make their home in Fayetteville, North Carolina.