Ron Zimmer

By Andy Stanley, Lane Jones, and Reggie Joiner, this book is a must read for anyone leading in a ministry. The fact is that it is so easy to chase after anything that may seem successful, and yet, never actually achieve institutional success. The seven practices actually focus our attention, treasure and resources on the tasks that get us closer to our overall goals. This book is an easy read and will change the way you view your ministry.

I am now working though the book for the second group of leaders. These concepts are easy to understand and unlock the keys to understanding the way forward in any ministry. They can also be used in any leadership position, not just in church.

The first practice is to “clarify the goal.” In most churches, each leader has defined his/her goals as what gets more butts in the seats. That will certainly lead to many different goals as well as a whole host of measuring sticks. So, while volunteers and paid staff are all working hard, if the church does not identify the win, no one knows what to work towards.

You will start with just one, but you will buy a dozen within two weeks and start handing them out to you key leaders. At least, that is what I did!

You can also listen to Andy’s podcast on the seven practices called Practically Speaking.

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