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The Purpose-Driven Church

By: Rick Warren
Narrated by: Jay Charles
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Every church is driven by some controlling force: tradition, finances, programs, events, personalities, or even the building itself. But author and pastor Dr. Rick Warren, the founder of Saddleback Valley Community Church in California, believes that a church can only be truly healthy if it becomes "purpose-driven," built around the 5 goals Jesus stated in the New Testament. Dr. Warren's illuminating work outlines a proven 5-part strategy that will enable your church to become warmer through fellowship, deeper through discipleship, stronger through worship, broader through ministry, and larger through evangelism. By shifting the focus away from church-building programs, Dr. Warren emphasizes a people-building, inclusive process that will allow your church to grow without compromising its message and mission.©1999 Rick Warren (P)1999 Zondervan Christian Living Christianity Church & Church Leadership Discipleship Evangelism Ministry & Evangelism

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2002, Gold Book Award - ECPA, Winner

"Rick Warren is a master at communicating God's truth and understanding culture. Listen and learn from him!" (Leith Anderson, Pastor, Wooddale Church)
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Great resource for every pastor and Christian wishing to build the church and make a difference in advancing God's kingdom.

Great resource

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It is a pity that this wonderful book is not read by the author. Jay Charles is a good narrator, but he is unable to provide the inflections and convey the intended message as well as the author. I recommend the short version of the audiobook for this reasons.

Disappointed

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this is a great book to help a church wanting to grow and reevaluate the way they do things.

great Church growth resource

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Would you listen to The Purpose-Driven Church again? Why?

I would listen this book again due to full of value added ideas applicable for every church small or big, new or even old.

Inspiring

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This book points out the obvious things we miss in day to day ministry as well as some things that I have never considered.

Well worth your time to invest in this book.

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Purpose-Driven Church to be better than the print version?

I like using both at the same time

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

it would be impossible for me to listen to all of it at once. there's far too much information to process all at once

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this book is so good all the leaders in my church are reading it now and I'm reading it for the second time.

a must-read for any church leader

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I learned a lot about what should be going on in my church, and how I can help effect change. What had a great impact on me was, not the ideas oh, but how they were implemented. a must-read for anyone who wants to give more, and get more out of church

A insight on church

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Rick cleared up points of confusion about the way his church is organized. Thanks, Rick

Very helpful. Well explained.

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This book is full of great resources and arguments for how and what to build in a great, purpose-driven church.

The performance is also pleasing, and the narrative lends itself well to audio. Except that I want to take notes every 5 minutes!

Want to build a church?

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This has to be one of the BEST books ever written!!!!! I wish I read it years ago. Thank God for Pastor Rick Warren.

Gotta Be one of the BEST book ever written!!!!!

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