Growing Churches

In this book Mike Starkey sets out a compelling vision for how local church ministry can involve a call to creative thinking, to stepping 'outside the box', rather than labouring to work with standard assumptions about congregational growth and models of what constitutes success. Drawing on his own experiences and insights from a wide range of contexts, from inner city to rural, he offers challenge, guidance and encouragement for all those answering the demanding - and at times exhilarating - call to serve the Church.

There is a growing awareness that the Church must commit to radically new agendas and fresh initiatives in order to connect the gospel with the widest possible spectrum of our society. Faith, commitment, sacrifice and boldness are needed - and an emerging generation of pioneering leaders focused on breaking new ground and growing Christian communities where none have flourished for many years, if ever.

Whether you are a leader already, thinking of becoming one or involved in nurturing potential leaders, you will find helpful practical guidance in this book.

This is a book about nurturing women's leadership in the Church, exploring women as leaders, ways women lead and issues women face.

This book offers practical guidance for those who feel called to mentoring 13- 18-year-olds in a faith context, with a view to nurturing them towards leadership roles.

This book explores what it means to be a young Christian leader at church, school or college, on the sports field or at home.

A practical and thorough guide to approaching, planning and managing change in the church.

The worship of a church can be a contentious subject. This book aims to dig deeper and asks the question, 'Is Jesus at the centre of our worship?'

For all those puzzled but intrigued by the notion of cell church and packed with practical insight for all who want to get involved.