The following written resources will help your church grow. 

The Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by Bishop Robert Schnase.  Bishop Schnase explains how radical hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith development, risk-taking mission and service and extravagant generosity can lead our churches to greater vitality.

The Discovery Church Journey by Douglas Ruffle.  There is no magic formula for transforming a congregation.  There is, however, a process that churches can engage in to understand and reach their full potential for mission and ministry.  That process, outlined in Dr. Ruffle’s book, The Discovery Church Journey:  An Invitation to Congregational Transformation is designed to help congregations look beyond the walls of the sanctuary and reach into their communities. 

The Gospel According to Starbucks by Leonard Sweet.  Dr. Sweet's provocative book that helps step outside of our usual patterns to reach people in an EPIC and grande way.

New Consecration Sunday, Revised Edition by Herb Miller.  A great stewardship program that helps put a biblical perspective on our giving to God.

For resources related to Natural Church Development, visit the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference audio-visual library.  A list of all resources is available at the media library webpage.  Call Janet Stafford for information related to  resources available for Church Growth at 732-359-1020.