Common-Sense Church Growth

Howard K. Batson. Macon, Ga.: Smyth & Helwys, 1999. 147 pp. (paperback).

Fortunately for the readers, the pastor of Amarillo’s First Baptist Church shares 10 workable principles of church growth that he has developed and used in both a medium-sized and a mega-sized congregation. Among other things, he suggests that church leadership create a positive self-image, build an exemplary staff and avoid using gimmicks.