The Nuts and Bolts of Church Planting: A Guide for Starting Any Kind of Church

Most books on church planting offer a model for churches to replicate--usually one that is tied to a particular style, generation, or demographic. But what churches really need is a process that is flexible, not bound to a particular time or current fad. In The Nuts and Bolts of Church Planting, trusted author and church-planting expert Aubrey Malphurs shares the basic steps any church planter will need, regardless of his or her generation now or in the future. These steps include


establishing values, mission, vision, and strategy
reaching the community
making disciples
recruiting a team
determining location and facilities
raising money for the ministry


With instant practical takeaway based on proven techniques, this book will be invaluable to any church planter.

Author: Aubrey Malphurs
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 02/01/2011
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.09w x 0.71d
ISBN13: 9780801072628
ISBN10: 080107262X
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Ministry | Evangelism
- Religion | Christian Ministry | Pastoral Resources
- Religion | Christian Church | Administration

About the Author
Aubrey Malphurs (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is professor of pastoral ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary and president of the Malphurs Group. He engages in church consulting and training and is the author of numerous books, including Developing a Vision of Ministry in the Twenty-first Century.