What makes churches grow instead of allowing them to die is really the basis of this little, but very readable book. In eight concise chapters which contain advice and plans on good practice, change, policy, fresh expressions of church lay leadership and clergy deployment amongst other things, this book is a must for local leaders to place on their bookshelves. Use the book as a study guide in a group or give it to your local pastor or worship leader – they cannot fail to get something out of it. The author is well known by church leaders as being plain speaking and filled with sensible advice. There is no rocket science included, but some very sensible and pragmatic ways of church planning. I thoroughly recommend you to buy this book.