Extraordinary Leaders in Extraordinary Times: Unadorned ... (ISBN 0802829775)

Time Well Spent:
If you happen to be on the mission field (especially in a place like Orange County, California) and seeking to develop a new community of people who are eager to follow Jesus Christ, I can think of no better investment of your time than working through the pages of this book. Stan's solid research and analysis are enhanced by the contribution of Darrell Guder to make this book a wonderful addition to the Gospel and Our Culture Network library (though it doesn't appear to be officially so). There is plenty here to inspire (the participants in Stan's research do that often) even as the missional emphasis makes this text more valuable than another "how to" book on New Church Development. It's required reading for all NCD pastors as far as I'm concerned. And that's my view from the mission field.