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Becoming a Healthy Church - 10 Traits of Vital Ministry
Becoming a Healthy Church was written by Dr. Stephen A. Macchia and published by Baker Books in 1999 (it is currently in its third printing, 2006). Becoming a Healthy Church was written based on extensive research, more than 100 church visits, in-depth Bible study, concerted prayer, and dialogue with hundreds of church leaders.
Becoming a Healthy Church: Table of Contents
- Essential Ingredients of a Healthy Ministry
- God's Empowering Presence. Characteristic #1
- God-exalting Worship. Characteristic #2
- Spiritual Disciplines. Characteristic #3
- Learning and Growing in Community. Characteristic #4
- A Commitment to Loving and Caring Relationships. Characteristic #5
- Servant-leadership Development. Characteristic #6
- An Outward Focus. Characteristic #7
- Wise Administration and Accountability. Characteristic #8
- Networking with the Body of Christ. Characteristic #9
- Stewardship and Generosity. Characteristic #10
- The Process of Becoming a Healthy Church
Becoming a Healthy Church - Endorsements
In Becoming a Healthy Church, Stephen Macchia illustrates how to move beyond church growth to church health. Healthy growth is a process that requires risk taking, lifestyle changes, and ongoing evaluation. This book is a practical, hands-on manual to launch you and your church into a process of positive change.
"A wonderful tool that I recommend to every church."
- Rick Warren, Saddleback Church
"Few people I know care as deeply about he local church as Steve Macchia. This book makes a huge contribution to the effort of church renewal worldwide."
- Bill Hybels, Willow Creek Community Church
"Macchia's sensitivity and spiritual passion for the strengthening of the local church is well known. You will find spiritual insight and practical profitability in this book."
- Jack Hayford, The Church On The Way
"Macchia is uniquely equipped to write a book about healthy churches. His observations are based on experience gained not just in one church but in a plethora of situations."
- Stuart Briscoe, Elmbrook Church
For more on the characteristics outlined in Becoming a Healthy Church, click here!
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