Product Description: Pastors and church leaders often find the velocity of ministry to be a challenge. Sometimes it comes much too fast; other times it's way too slow. How can you lead a church that is stalled to begin moving again in the right direction? And then, when you experience success, how do you maintain and harness that momentum to effectively lead the church to its next level? In this repackage of two classic books into one volume, Pastor Wayne Schmidt addresses both angles of the ministry velocity challenge...read more

Product Description: Help for the impatient church leader! Do you find yourself frustrated by the slow pace of change in your ministry? This book will help you understand God's timing, overcome obstacles, and produce authentic growth. Discover how to use ""slow time"" as an opportunity to identify God's direction for your ministry, refocus on the mission, and position your church for growth...read more

Product Description: Starting from the idea that "management can't be spiritualized and spiritual matters can't be managed," Wayne Schmidt looks to Joshua in the Old Testament for an example of the leadership needed in the church today. The book of Joshua, thought by many to be just a history of battles, is more of a journal of Joshua's experiences as he managed overwhelming change while responding to God's guidance...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)