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Book Review: Simple Church
I think this book has a lot of value to it for church leaders. Why do we make church so complex?
Simple Church is about streamlining the pathway for discipleship, it is about cutting through the clutter we create that in the end dilutes our efforts. I think the book, interestingly enough, fits well with the Purpose Driven model (Pastor Rick is even mentioned a few times) and also fits well with principles from The Big Idea and Made to Stick.
The healthiest thing you could probably do for your ministry right now is to cut 60% of your programs and clearly identify/advertise your pathway for discipleship. I’m not sure I’m ready to jump fully into this model and cut everything except the main service, small groups and ministry opportunities – but I definitely see the value in doing less better and making the pathway plain. A good read, challenging what a church “has to offer.” B+
JG
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our church staff is reading simple church right now too. i have my thoughts, but mostly, i’m wanting to let you know that i’m digging the blog look. very clean. simple, you might say.
i also am really liking the quote marks in the left indent area when you do a blockquote.
how are you doing that? is it a special code? can you pass it along? is it a blogger feature?
i like it and i’m jealous.
so schnazzy!