Strategic Planning: Management Within the Local Church

book

by J. Hilary Gbote Jr., Independently Published, November 5, 2020

Description

This book supports congregational leaders who are looking to effectively build congregational support for strategic planning and initiatives. Gbote places significance on the rapid decline of churches since COVID-19 and how with proper planning, adjustments, and vision conversations, churches can continue to thrive.

Features

Seven chapters of best practices and practical strategies collected from critical analysis of over 2000 churches
Strategic plan documents
Formulas for success
Examples of success stories

Recommended Audience

pastors and lay leaders who are stakeholders with the vision of the church

Cost

Purchase as book, e-book or audio book

Practical Applications

Learn how to assess your organization, its systems, and practices by measuring it with the tools used in this book.
Follow the guidance in this book to improve your church systems and build a clear and concise strategic plan that the entire congregation can buy into and follow.

Updated: February 14, 2025

About the Contributor

JC Campbell

Director of Southwest

Dr. JC Campbell is the director of the Center’s Southwest office in Evansville, Ind. and serves 16 counties in the Southwest region of Indiana. JC is an ordained American Baptist Minister and has an extensive background in non-profit organizations, fundraising, and higher education. JC truly believes in the value of education, professional development, and best practices to improve ministry and its impact. JC is most interested in congregational leadership, board development, and succession planning.

JC received two bachelor’s degrees from Georgetown College, where he was a Regents Scholar at Oxford University, a master’s from the University of Louisville, a PhD from Newburgh Seminary, and is working on a PhD from IU Bloomington. JC is a proud husband and father to three children, and one fur baby named Vincent.

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