Advanced strategic planning : a 21st-century model for church and ministry leaders / Aubrey Malphurs. [print]

1. Prepare to sail! The preparation for strategic planning : Preparing the navigator: a prelaunch checklist ; Preparing the crew: readiness for the process ; Preparing the boat: developing the strategy 2. Set the course! The process of strategic planning : Developing a biblical mission: what we are supposed to be doing ; Developing a compelling vision: the kind of church we envision ; Discovering the core values: why we do what we do ; Introducing the ministry strategy: how we accomplish the mission and vision ; Reaching the church's community: strategy activity 1 ; Making mature disciples: strategy activity 2 ; Building a ministry team: strategy activity 3 ; Assessing the ministry setting: strategy activity 4 ; Raising and managing finances: strategy activity 5 3. Pursue the course! The practice of strategic planning : Launching the boat: implementing the strategy ; Evaluating the course: how we are doing Appendixes : Readiness for change inventory ; Leader-manager audit ; Covenant of commitment ; Strategic development worksheet ; Implementation barriers audit ; Vision statements ; Vision style audit ; Values statements ; Core values audits ; Community survey ; Character assessments ; Ministry description ; Setting: creating a welcoming environment ; Sample evaluations.

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Aubrey Malphurs (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is professor of pastoral ministries and leadership at Dallas Theological Seminary and president of the Malphurs Group. He engages in church consulting and training and is the author of more than twenty ministry resource books.