July 21, 2014
By Phil Maynard
Thomas G. Bandy is an internationally recognized church consultant and leadership coach. The author of many books over the years, this may be my favorite due to the very practical nature of this resource. Bandy has been a leader in the development of helpful resources for understanding demographic research and the implications of that research for ministry in the local church as well as for denominational leadership as clergy are deployed for greater effectiveness.
Part 2 (click here for part 1)
In the second half of See, Know, & Serve The People Within Your Reach, Thomas Bandy makes a strong case for developing clearer ‘filters’ through which church planners can develop strategies for ministries appropriate to public expectations. He encourages us to move away from vague and less than helpful categorizations like:
- Basic or Radical Hospitality
- Traditional or Contemporary Worship
- Christian Education (traditionally Sunday School)
- Large Groups and Small Groups
- Missi