Change Your Church for Good

The book I have been reading for the last couple weeks is Change Your Church for Good by Brad Powell. This book, unlike some that I have read recently, challenged me to process what a church needs to do to examine itself from the inside out.
In this book the author examines not only what was wrong with the church he pastors, but also what could be plaguing many churches around the globe. He offers insight into how to examine the health of your church, but most importantly gives the church leader a blueprint for how to change it.
Looking at many dying churches these days, it is simple to nod your head in agreement with his rationale as to why they are dying and to applaud the blueprint of how to change. Although it seems simplistic, the author states plainly that "When a church isn't living up to values that God has given, it is failing."
The book has a wealth of information that can be used by church leaders, but not all of it will apply in every circumstance. I would consider it a good resource for self examination and prevention of the common pitfalls in a church and most importantly a great resource for a pastor that is taking over a dying church.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an unbiased review. The opinions presented are my own and a positive review is not required.