This is one of those books that has a limited audience but for someone starting a new church or church campus, this is an excellent book.  It is simple, easy to read and very practical.

The Journey Church in New York is a testimony of the fact that what is taught in this book works.  The author Nelson Searcy is the founding pastor of that church and has taken it from a handful of people to over 1,000 members in about 6 years.

The book gives  a Biblical foundation for making church guests feel welcome.  We are reminded that we have about 7 minutes to help a first time guest make up their mind about our church.  The motive behind all of this is not to get more members but to give people an opportunity to hear about God’s love and grace.

I was encouraged that much of what we do at FOTP is on target.  We are very intentional about getting first time guests to return.  Once they return we want to help the build relationships and at some point to take on a responsibility.

I really enjoyed this book.  For those of us in church work it is a good read.