One of the best books I’ve read on strategic ministry in the local church is 7 Practices of Effective Ministry by Andy Stanley, Reggie Joiner, and Lane Jones. These guys, from Northpoint Church, outline seven best practices for ministry:
- Clarify the win
- Think steps, not programs
- Narrow the focus
- Think less for more
- Listen to outsiders
- Replace yourself
- Work on it
Now you can listen to Andy and the guys discuss these best practices on a series of podcasts right here!
These sound a whole lot like the echo principles! 🙂