The expertise of veteran church consultant and best-selling author Gary McIntosh is now available in an easily portable format. McIntosh offers readers his invaluable insights on the church in order to help leaders make their churches more effective. It''s just like hiring your own church consultant, but at a fraction of the cost. This at-a-glance practical guidebook helps pastors and church leaders with a wide variety of issues, including:

-reaching different generations
-assimilating visitors
-following trends
-designing worship
-danger signs of decline
-and many more.

Short, to-the point chapters examine trends and ministry methods that can be easily adapted to fit every church''s needs.