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In recent decades, the church has faced rapid and challenging changes. Pastors and church leaders who invest themselves fully in ministry often recognize their need to embrace greater diversity, find new ways to connect with younger generations, and empower their congregations to genuinely love and reach out to their neighbors. Yet many feel stuck, uncertain exactly how to approach these critical transformations, prompting them to ask, “Where do we go from here? What practical steps can I take to guide the church intentionally and prayerfully toward a better future?”

Developed by the expert team at the Fuller Youth Institute, this highly practical, research-driven resource provides exhausted but devoted church leaders with a clear pathway to navigate necessary changes with faithfulness and effectiveness. Grounded in extensive research, firsthand interviews, and insightful case studies, this book equips you to grasp the larger picture, form and activate an effective transformation team, define your organization’s core purpose or “why,” discern how and where God is calling your church to engage, clearly communicate an inspiring vision, stay focused and disciplined amid distraction, and take measured risks through practical experimentation, ultimately leading your congregation to a more fruitful, faithful, and sustainable future.

Offering both insight and hope, this book serves as a powerful guide to help you build tomorrow’s thriving church today—a resource specifically designed to address the real needs and questions church communities have been facing for years.