Reaching maximum success cannot be achieved without making the necessary sacrifices. In fact, the size of any success is directly proportional to the extra mile covered in its pursuit. Therefore, the extra mile defines the level of success. Do not expect your actions to be logical when you are operating in this realm. Extra-mile actions do not make sense because they do not appeal to the senses. So when you are about to embark on an extra-mile action, it is pointless to consult anyone but God! Sacrificing can hurt, but nothing lifts the spirit of a person better. You can change your present circumstances by launching your sacrifices a notch higher. About the Author: Chris Ekpekurede is a professional civil engineer in Nigeria and is a practicing Christian. He was chief engineer for six years at Nigerian Dredging and Marine, a subsidiary of the Royal Volker Stevin of Holland, and later became head of corporate civil engineering for the Shell Petroleum Development Company. He is an expert in church building projects and has laboured in this capacity for twenty years in the vineyard. In this book that draws a lot from his Christian experience and personal testimonies, he not only outlines steps for living life towards maximum, he espouses how a life of continual sacrifices coupled with a solid relationship with God is the key to maximum success. This book will affect your understanding of who God is and how you worship Him. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/ChrisEkpekurede

For twenty-five years I have been involved in extensive infrastructural projects for churches as a volunteer project manager. These were multi-million-dollar projects that delivered the wealth of experience set down in this book. They have opened my eyes to project strategies that work, and those that do not work. The book is a vital tool for church operators and organizational leaders alike. Church and communal projects do not only pose engineering challenges, but are predominantly a hearts-and-minds issue. The book covers how a church project should be conceived, planned, and executed. It thrashes issues such as the part-time status of building committee members, the use of uncompleted facilities in concurrent operations, contractor selection, managing stakeholder expectations, and the technical and spiritual qualifications of project officials. It outlines viable options for funding church projects and strategies for preserving church infrastructural investments. A Christian and civil engineer, Chris Ekpekurede is a public speaker and motivator. He was chief engineer in a subsidiary of the Royal Volker Stevin of Holland, and the head of corporate civil engineering for Shell Petroleum Development Company. He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers, and the Institute of Human and Natural Resources. He is the author of Getting to Maximum and Take Your Service to Maximum. His fourth book, Laughing Over Serious Matters, is in the offing. An expert in church projects, he says, "The quality of our worship also shows in how we manage church projects." Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/ChrisEkpekurede

Whoever you are, whatever you do, I wager that you are a service provider. To maximise your service, it is necessary to draw your attention to strategies that can lift your performance and productivity. This book covers the essentials of error mitigation and how to grow, preserve, and package your brand. It provides solutions for recovering from service failure and establishing sound business ethics. It also outlines strategies for rewarding performance, getting feedback, and communicating your message to an audience. Finally, the book treats you to how you can manage success for continuous growth. There is something fresh for everyone. It is a SERVICE reference manual About the Author: A professional civil engineer in Nigeria, Chris Ekpekurede is a well-received public speaker and motivator. He was chief engineer in a subsidiary of the Royal Volker Stevin of Holland, and the head of corporate civil engineering for the Shell Petroleum Development Company. He is a fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers, and the Institute of Human and Natural Resources. Married, with two daughters, he is an expert in church projects and has laboured in this capacity as a volunteer for more than twenty years. He believes that life is for service and this is without exception to anyone. The author of Getting to Maximum, his next book is in the offing, Managing Church Building Projects. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/ChrisEkpekurede