7 Practices of Effective Ministry!

7 Practices of Effective Ministry by Andy Stanley, Reggie Joiner and Lane Jones provides a great framework for doing effective ministry in the local church.  The practices are "introduced" in the first section of the book through the illustration of a pastor going to a baseball game and sitting with the team's owner, as he explains the 7 practices necessary for the team to succeed.  Then the 7 practices are taken one at a time with examples from Northpoint's own ministry.  Each chapter closes with questions for helping a leadership team consider how the practices could be incorporated or expanded in one's own local church setting.  While it's been out since 2004, if you haven't had the opportunity to read it, this is a practical guide to effective ministry that can serve as either a guide or a springboard for more effective ministry.  I recommend it highly!