The numerical growth and development of the local church is a complex subject. The same might be said where there is a decline. A local church cannot redeem a situation where it has made no effort to understand its position. This study defines strategic thinking as an attitude of mind towards the overall life and ministry of a church. It is about a partnership between God and his local gathered community, the church. It is meant to be a creative partnership whereby, with God's help, any local church can be enabled to discern what needs to be done in order to bring about growth.
The numerical growth and development of the local church is a complex subject. The same might be said where there is a decline. A local church cannot redeem a situation where it has made no effort to understand its position. This study defines strategic thinking as an attitude of mind towards the overall life and ministry of a church. It is about a partnership between God and his local gathered community, the church. It is meant to be a creative partnership whereby, with God's help, any local church can be enabled to discern what needs to be done in order to bring about growth.
