The Nuts and Bolts of Church Planting

Most books on church planting offer a model for churches to replicate--usually one that is tied to a particular style, generation, or demographic. But what churches really need is a process that is flexible, not bound to a particular time or current fad. In The Nuts and Bolts of Church Planting, trusted author and church-planting expert Aubrey Malphurs shares the basic steps any church planter will need, regardless of his or her generation now or in the future. These steps includeestablishing values, mission, vision, and strategy reaching the community making disciples recruiting a team determining location and facilities raising money for the ministryWith instant practical takeaway based on proven techniques, this book will be invaluable to any church planter.

Aubrey Malphurs is professor of pastoral ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary and president of the Malphurs Group. He engages in church consulting and training and is the author of numerous books, including Planting Growing Churches for the 21st Century.