Michael Fletcher is the senior pastor of Manna Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and leads Grace Churches International, a network of 319 churches in 43 countries. Since Michael became pastor of Manna in 1985, it has grown from 350 to 5,000 active members. He has a passion to see other pastors step beyond their current leadership barriers and watch their churches become all God intends for them. He and his wife, Laura, have eight children and six grandchildren and make their home in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Passionate about church growth, Michael Fletcher understands the obstacles pastors and church leaders face as they reach 100/200 and 700/800-member barriers. In clear language he lays out practical steps churches can follow to achieve the growth they desire. His strategies have proved effective not only in his church, which has grown dramatically, but also in the churches of Grace Churches International, a worldwide network of 315-plus churches that he leads.

Proven strategies for growing churches by overcoming natural barriers to growth created by various leadership dynamics, now in paperback.

Fletcher, Michael

Cover

Endorsements

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

About the Author

Foreword

Introduction: God Has a Plan for You and Your Church!

Chapter One: The Power of Vision

Chapter Two: Every Stage Requires Change

Chapter Three: Church Growth Dynamics and Breaking Barriers

Chapter Four: Tension Points Produced by Growth Barriers

Chapter Five: Tension Produced by Improper Alignment

Chapter Six: ‘‘So, What About . . ?’’ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Chapter Seven: What if the Church is Not Growing at All?

A Final Word: Church Life is a Team Sport

Written by the author who understands the obstacles pastors and church leaders face as they reach 100/200 and 700/800-member barriers, this book lays out practical steps churches can follow to achieve the growth they desire.

Passionate about church growth, Michael Fletcher understands the obstacles pastors and church leaders face as they reach 100/200 and 700/800-member barriers. In clear language, he lays out practical steps churches can follow to achieve the growth they desire. His strategies have proved effective not only in his church, which has grown dramatically, but also in the churches of Grace Churches International, a worldwide network of 315-plus churches that he leads.

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