The Purpose Driven(r) Church: What on Earth Is Your Church Here For?

Abridged * 2 Hours * Read by the AuthorWhat Drives Your Church?Every Church is driven by something .Tradition, finances, programs, personalities, events, seekers, and even buildings can each be the controlling force in a church. But Rick Warren believes that in order for a church to be healthy, it must become a purpose-driven church, built around the five New Testament purposes given to the church by Jesus.Now the founding pastor of Saddleback Church shares a proven five-part strategy that will enable your church to grow.Warmer through fellowshipDeeper through discipleshipStronger through worshipBroader through ministryLarger through evangelismDiscover the same practical insights and principles for growing a healthy church that Rick has taught in seminars to over 22,000 pastors and church leaders from sixty denominations and forty-two countries.The Purpose-Driven Church shifts the focus away from church building programs to emphasizing the people-building process. Warren says, 'If you will concentrate of building people, God will build the church.''Rick Warren is a master at communicating God's truth and understanding culture. Listen and learn from him.'Leigh Anderson, Pastor, Wooddale Church