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 Resource Toolbox Different tools work to meet different needs. Prayerfully discover what tool the Master Church Builder would use in crafting your church in this season. If you have a tool you would like to share, then let us know. Resources listed below are based on the Fifteen Vital Functions of the Church Life Model:  Leadership1. Leadership Books: - The Church Life Model by Wayne and Sherry Lee
- Spiritual Leadership by Henry Blackaby
- The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell
- Leading Change by John Kotter
- Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
- Good to Great by Jim Collins
- Courageous Leadership by Bill Hybels
- Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership by Gary L. McIntosh and Samuel D. Rima, Sr.
2. Vision/Mission Books: - Church Unique by Will Mancini and The Church Unique Visual Summary
- The Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren
- Transformational Church by Ed Stetzer and Thom S. Rainer
- Simple Church by Thom S. Rainer and Eric Geiger
- The Church of Irresistible Influence by Robert Lewis
 Spiritual Life3. Spiritual Life Books: - Secrets of the Secret Place by Bob Sorge
- Prayer Models by Wayne and Sherry Lee
- The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
4. Preaching/Teaching 5. Worship  Spiritual Community6. Assimilation Books: - Fusion: Turning First Time Guests into Fully Engaged Members of Your Church by Nelson Searcy
- Sticky Church by Larry Osborne
7. Care/Fellowship Books: - Trusting God’s People…Again by Blake Coffee
8. Small Groups Books: - Activate: An Entirely New Approach to Small Groups by Nelson Searcey & Kerrick Thomas
- Making Small Groups Work: What Every Small Group Leader Needs to Know by Henry Cloud
- Creating Community: Five Keys to Building a Small Group Culture by Andy Stanley
 Ministries9. Ministries Books: - No Man Left Behind by Patrick Morley, David Delk, and Brett Clemmer
10. Discipleship Books: - Thrive: A Handbook for New Christians by James Hall (Hall also comes to churches to give discipleship training www.newchristian.com)
- Choose the Life: Exploring a Faith that Embraces Discipleship by Bill Hull
- Connecting by J. Robert Clinton and Paul D. Stanley
 Outreach11. Evangelism/Missions Books: - The Church of Irresistible Influence by Robert Lewis
- Helping Public Schools Bridging the Gap by "Armadillo Jim" Schmidt
12. Public Relations Books: - Be Our Guest by The Disney Institute
 Management13. Decision-Making Books: - Five Principles of Unity by Blake Coffee
- Stop Setting Goals if You Would Rather Solve Problems by Bobb Biehl
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