In the hotel trade, it equals excellence in efficiency and service. What are the marks of a "five star" church? Packed with practical tips, this guide will help you pursue Christian excellence by obeying the Lord's command to "honor one another above yourselves." Discover how to build a quality church where everybody feels welcome. 241 pages, softcover from Regal.
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Loretta Schofield (Astoria, NY), October 08, 2009
This book is not only good for pastors; it is a very good source for heads of auxiliaries and other ministries in the church. It is very informative and can be referred to often.
An excellent read and easy to understand.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Bishop Brian Keith Hodges (Atlanta), April 26, 2009
This is an incredible work! I used it as the anchor text of a leadership conference I led. It was well received! It has been the standard for judging all that we do in church for GOD and for ministry. This is not joke. It is a serious, very challenging text. Your ministry will be blessed and bettered by this. If I could put this in the hand of every pastor in America it wouldn't be a thought. This is truly a great blessing.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Michael (MS), August 15, 2008
This is a great resource for Church leaders, pastors and staff. The principles are workable and will lead to improving the quality of your church. This is not about changing styles or becoming something you are not, but looking at your church and making quality changes that work.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Larry L. Robertson (Rock Hill, SC), September 02, 2003
I think this book offers a challenge to all church leaders to rise and Become True Disciples for the cause of quality improvement within the local church. I have been greatly encouraged and made to consider what I do in an entirely different context of service to Christ and His church.
1 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Lee (Cleveland, OH), April 12, 2002
I kept checking the cover to see if I wasn't reading a business manual. Then I found myself wondering if the early church was as concerned with reviewing itself after every service to see what they could do better. While I agree in theory that we should do our best for God, this book struck me as too analytical and compromising.
1.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Stuart (Tyler, TX), November 14, 2001
Who wouldn't argue with the premise? The idea is solid, but the book is weak. The ficitional story that guides the reader through each chapter is just plain hokey. The other information in the chapters is fine, but nothing that couldn't be gleaned from good leadership journals or textbooks.
The absence if real-life examples is noticable. More than the token few would have gone far in making the book accomplish its purpose.
Go to a bookstore. Pick up the book. Read the covers and jackets. Read the introduction. Think about ways you can apply the ideas of quality and excellence to your local setting. Then walk away.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Krista Coryell (Oklahoma City), March 30, 2001
As a member of the congregation that Pastor Toler is teaching, the Five Star concept is real and it works!
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