As a pastor, author Tim Passmore understands the pressure of leading a church. In this book, he lays out a blueprint for ministry to those that comprise the church team - staff, volunteer leaders, and servants. This strategic blueprint is a useful tool for maintaining church health while also identifying areas in the church that need improvement. You will learn how to: Lead the church to become healthy and well balanced.; Instill passion and vision to live out the mission of the church; Use tools and structures to fulfill the purpose of the church. The church can be effective and make a difference in the local community and beyond by helping people experience the life-giving love of Christ and developing them into his servants. Let's share the Good News of Jesus together to a world that desperately needs him! Dr. Tim Passmore serves as a pastor and is passionate about helping the local church be effective in fulfilling its God-given mission. He received a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Samford University and a Masters of Christian Education Degree and Doctor of Educational Ministries Degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is author of Answering Humanity's Common Questions about God, Imagine the Fully Devoted Life, and One Fry Short: A Journey Toward Self-Discovery and Emotional Success. He is married to Jennifer and has four children - Emily, Michael, Alex and Abby.