I have not finished reading this book but, so far it is definitely giving me insight in how to make changes that reinvigorate and recharge our little church.

Rise: Bold Strategies To Transform Your Church, written by Cally Parkinson, with Nancy Scammacca Lewis, is a book that centers it existence and purpose around assisting its readers in the transformation of their local church.

This publication offers its readers research-based evidentiary information that describes the eight different "archetypes" or categories that describe the various types of churches. This evidence that is presented proves that every church falls into one of these archetypes/categories.

Rise describes each of these eight categories in great detail, thus allowing its readers to possess the ability to consider their own church in comparison to the details and come to the conclusion as to which category their own congregation will fall.

This publication is designed to be utilized by church pastors as well as church leadership, but it would be helpful for any congregational member to pick up and absorb its knowledge. Thus it is a recommended purchase for those who are serious about transforming their church's presence within the community.

Dr. Jeff Krupinski