How Leaders Can Overcome Costly Mistakes

List Price: $18.99 (USD)

ISBN: 0310285305
ISBN-13: 9780310285304
Format: Hardcover, Jacketed
Features: Discussion/Study Questions included
Book & Bible Cover Size: Medium
Page Count: 208
Size: 5.7 wide x 8.8 high x 0.8 deep in. | 145 wide x 223 high x deep 20 mm
Weight: 0.775 lb | 351 gms
Available: May 2009

Synopsis:
Based on interviews with pastors of growing churches across the country, as well as personal experience, this book identifies the most common mistakes pastors make that keep otherwise healthy churches from reaping a harvest. Each chapter spotlights a common mistake, gives real-life examples, and provides a practical course of action for recovery..

Author of Ten Stupid Things That Keep Churches from Growing
Geoff Surratt
Geoff Surratt is executive pastor of Seacoast Church, a multisite congregation based in Charleston, South Carolina. Geoff helped oversee Seacoast's expansion from one site to twelve locations across three states and is one of the teaching pastors at the church. In addition to his work at Seacoast, Geoff has over twenty-five years of ministry experience in a variety of roles in local churches, and he is coauthor of The Multi-Site Church Revolution. He has also helped train leaders in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Geoff is married, has two children (and one ugly dog), and lives in Charleston, South Carolina.

Author Website:
http://www.seacoast.org

Reviews of Ten Stupid Things That Keep Churches from Growing

Endorsements for Ten Stupid Things That Keep Churches from Growing:

In Ten Stupid Things That Keep Churches from Growing, Geoff Surratt brilliantly exposes commonly held beliefs that hold churches back. His practical insights will empower your ministry to push through man-made barriers to reach more people with the gospel. — Craig Groeschel, Pastor, of LifeChurch.tv

Geoff Surratt doesn’t pull any punches in Ten Stupid Things That Keep Churches from Growing. His honest and self-revealing work will benefit anyone in church leadership. — Craig Groeschel, Pastor, of LifeChurch.tv

Most anyone can point out the mistakes pastors make, but only someone with a huge heart for leaders and the local church can offer proven solutions. My friend and advisor Geoff Surratt is just that person. Grab your journal and a fresh pen and get ready to take some notes—this book is like a master’s degree in church leadership! — Nelson Searcy, Lead Pastor, of The Journey Church

Product Details for Ten Stupid Things That Keep Churches from Growing

Based on interviews with pastors of growing churches across the country, as well as personal experience, this book identifies the most common mistakes pastors make that keep otherwise healthy churches from reaping a harvest. Each chapter spotlights a common mistake, gives real-life examples, and provides a practical course of action for recovery..

Description:
Based on interviews with pastors of growing churches, as well as personal experience, this book identifies the most common mistakes pastors make that keep otherwise healthy churches from reaping the harvest God has prepared. Each chapter spotlights a common mistake, gives real-life examples, uses a generous dose of humor, and provides a practical course of action to recover from the error.

The book draws from the experience of Seacoast Church as well as pastors such as Craig Groeschel, Chris Hodges, Perry Nobel, Mark Batterson, Dave Ferguson, Scott Chapman, Dino Rizzo, Ron Hamilton, and Dave Browning,

Church leaders will be encouraged to realize that they are not the only ones who struggle, and that turning their situation around may not be as daunting a task as they think. This is a field guide for the common pastor based on actual churches of all sizes.