First published in 1999,Advanced Strategic Planningexplains why planning is so important to carrying out the church's mission. Now in its third edition, this classic resource offers

•a nine-step strategic thinking and acting model
•useful ideas for developing a ministry strategy
•diagrams to help illustrate concepts
•a new section on spiritual formation

The methods in this book are proven to work, having already helped many churches articulate their vision and implement their mission.