“Para que un líder sea estratégico en su enfoque, debe estar dispuesto a pensar de forma crítica. Kirby y Goodpaster (2002), sugieren que los pensamientos críticos surgen de la creatividad, el razonamiento lógico, el análisis y las investigaciones.”
— Excerpt from the Book (Spanish Edition)
” For a leader to be strategic in his/her approach, that leader must be willing to think critically. Kirby and Goodpaster (2002), suggest that critical thoughts spring from creativity, logical reasoning, analysis, and investigations.”
— Excerpt English Translation
ARPress proudly presents “Strategic Planning” by Dr. J. Hilary Gbotoe Jr., now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the ARPress Bookstore.
This book is a wake-up call for church leaders. “Strategic Planning” dives deep into the importance of structured leadership, challenging old habits, and adapting to modern challenges. With years of research and data collected from over 250 churches, Dr. Gbotoe lays out a powerful guide on how churches can stop declining and start growing again. If you’ve ever wondered why some churches thrive while others struggle, this book has the answers.
Dr. J. Hilary Gbotoe Jr. isn’t just throwing around theories, he backs everything up with solid research. His work focuses on real-world strategies that help pastors, church leaders, and organizations shift their mindset and create a lasting impact. He argues that many churches fail not because of a lack of faith, but because they don’t plan strategically. Leadership isn’t just about preaching—it’s about knowing how to adapt, organize, and reach people where they are.
One of the biggest takeaways from “Strategic Planning” is that churches can’t rely on tradition alone. Many leaders assume that if they keep doing things the way they always have, things will eventually improve. But Dr. Gbotoe shows that growth comes from innovation. Churches need to engage with their communities in new ways, rethink their leadership structures, and embrace strategic management principles to stay relevant.
Another key lesson from the book is that strategic leadership isn’t about charisma or personality, it’s about action. Dr. Gbotoe explains that truly effective leaders are the ones who ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and are willing to take a hard look at what’s working and what’s not. He provides step-by-step guidance on how to develop a strategic plan that works, from setting clear goals to analyzing community needs.
The book also tackles the challenges that many pastors face within their own denominations. Sometimes, church policies and traditions can hold leaders back from making necessary changes. Dr. Gbotoe encourages church leaders to rethink rigid structures that may no longer serve their purpose and to create meaning within their organizations that aligns with their mission.
This isn’t just another book on church leadership, it’s a manual for real change. Whether you’re a pastor, church administrator, or someone enthusiastic about the future of the church, “Strategic Planning” offers the tools needed to be effective.
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A pesar de las mega iglesias en la televisión, casi todas las investigaciones apuntan al hecho de que las iglesias locales en América están cerrando sus puertas a un ritmo alarmante. Con los muchos cambios en nuestro mundo de hoy, junto con los desafíos que enfrenta la iglesia local, muchos cuestionan la relevancia de la iglesia local en un mundo cambiante. Este libro, Strategic Planning: Gestión en la Iglesia Local, pretende ser un estímulo y un recurso para el Cuerpo de Cristo sobre cómo hacer que la iglesia sea más estratégica en su enfoque para que la visión y la misión sean relevantes para el mundo. Este libro es el producto de análisis e investigaciones críticas. En un período de dos años se encuestó a unas 250 iglesias de entre 50 y 400 personas de trece estados. Este libro trata de responder a la pregunta sobre la relevancia de la iglesia en un mundo problemático. El mensaje único de este libro es impulsar a la iglesia a tener un mayor impacto en el mundo a través del liderazgo estratégico. Con un liderazgo estratégico, la iglesia puede tener un mayor impacto, restaurar su imagen y llegar a un mundo turbulento con el mensaje de esperanza y gracia a través de nuestro Señor Jesucristo.
“Strategic Planning” by Dr. J. Hilary Gbotoe Jr. is now available for purchase via the ARPress Bookstore.