This collection of sparkling strategies designed to energize small churches shows what kind of leadership, evangelism, and outreach will bring about a desirable turnaround. Crandall provides specific actions that will develop the skills of those who minister in the life of a small church, thereby enhancing their daily practice of ministry.

This volume in the Effective Church Series is a primer in musical ministry; it clearly describes ten goals of music ministries for any congregation. This book convinces church leaders of the importance of reviewing your musical worship style (roughly 40 % of most congregations' worship time is set to music), plus how to present different worship styles to keep the interest of pre-baby-boomer adults as well as younger adults. Discusses budgeting and purchasing sound-system components, developing musical leadership roles beyond "choral director," and guidance for special pageants or youth...

The author explains how liturgical worship and contemporary worship can coexist.