". . . I found it to be as practical as it was technical, and as readable as it was exhaustive. Dr. Radmacher writes as a man who has given his adult life to understanding and revitalizing the church, and to preparing students to carry out that vision . . .With a myriad of confusing voices telling us how to run or grow our churches, this book gives us a sound theological and biblical mission. It also gives us a perspective from history that can better guide us through the many cultural fads, alternative paradigms, and risky philosophies of ministry being marketed today." -- James Borror