Book: Ten Stupid Things that Keep Churches from Growing by Geoff Surratt
Geoff writes an extremely practical book looking at many of the common (yet maybe not identified) barriers that prevent churches from growing. Some on the list are internal issues (Trying to do it all, Establishing the wrong role for the Pastor’s family) and even an external issue (Clinging to a bad location). The majority are leadership issues.
None of the issues raised are easily addressed. All of them will have negative results unless they are addressed appropriately.
Included with each chapter is a practical recollection from some pretty well-known pastors and their own thoughts are experiences. It is affirming the the road less traveled still has potholes!
I would highly recommend this book to any church planter, or pastor who is feeling up against a barrier but is struggling to identify exactly what could be getting in the way.
