This isn't just another how-to book. Nor is it a 7-step program. It is a genuine story about what it costs in prayer, time, decision-making, commitment, planning and people resource to become a church that is focused on reaching more and more people--no matter where or who they are--for Jesus' Church. Making Church Real gives the reader a front-row seat to the dynamics, drama and details involved in leading transformation through honest mentoring dialogues between Pastor D and Joe and their leaders. The careful weaving of reality and mercy, possibility and grace, offer those with even just a little hope the encouragement to grab hold, tie a knot, and hang on to see if something can actually happen to their church and community. The book's central insight-that the key to making church REAL ultimately is not in what we do, but in who we are in relationship to God and one another-has powerful implications not only for pastors, but for anyone seeking to make their congregation more relevant, enthusiastic, authentic and loving.

Olu Brown and his Impact Lead Team are building a church in the fast track and provide encouragement for you to do the same in your context. Zero to 80 is a quick, timely read for church leaders seeking new strategies for innovative and more effective ministry. Hailed by many as the new church start in the U.S. to watch, Impact Church in Atlanta had over 1,000 people participating in worship and more than 400 people in small groups a year after it launched. Zero to 80 provides eighty practical ideas from their wild ride in the areas of vision & design, relationship building, marketing, small groups, hospitality, worship, logistics, human resource development and effectiveness for the long haul. Apply these ideas to create and accelerate momentum for your new church start or growth of an existing ministry.

In today's world, when the pressures of life seem to wipe out any sense of hope or happiness, why even talk about church? Begging for Real Church offers powerful and relevant answers for how an authentic, meaningful and radical church experience helps us with our challenges. Through personal examples and scripture-based stories, Pastor Daniels speaks to the essence of spiritual victory,lasting love and unspeakable joy that can lead us to an abundant life.