First published in 1999, Advanced Strategic Planning explains 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.