Resources Developed to Strengthen the Local Church
One of the primary ways Ministry By Design serves pastors, ministry leaders, and churches is through practical resources developed from decades of ministry experience, organizational leadership, and biblical study. Each publication has been written with one purpose in mind: to help churches become healthier, stronger, and more intentional in fulfilling Christ's mission.
These resources are not academic textbooks or theoretical studies. They are practical ministry tools designed to encourage leaders, strengthen ministries, develop healthy organizational practices, and equip churches for faithful service. While every congregation is unique, the biblical principles that support healthy ministry remain remarkably consistent.
Ministry By Design: The Series
At the heart of these resources is Ministry By Design: The Series.
Long before it became a collection of books, Ministry By Design represented a philosophy of ministry conviction that every ministry within the local church should intentionally contribute to the mission of the whole church. The books simply express that philosophy in writing, addressing individual ministry areas while staying connected to the larger purpose of strengthening Christ's Church.
Each volume combines biblical principles, practical application, and organizational insight to help pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers build ministries that are both faithful and effective.
Although each volume addresses a specific ministry or leadership topic, together they present a unified philosophy of strengthening the local church through intentional ministry.
Currently Available
Legacy Volumes
The following foundational volumes continue to be available through major booksellers and online retailers:
- Church Ministry By Design
- Marriage Ministry By Design
- Position Descriptions By Design
Current Ministry By Design Volumes
Several foundational volumes have been revised and expanded in Second Editions, reflecting continued ministry experience and an ongoing commitment to providing relevant, practical resources for today’s church.
The following titles are currently available through Amazon, Books.by, other online retailers, and the Ministry By Design bookstore:
- Administration and Organizational Ministry By Design
- Assimilation Ministry By Design
- Church Growth By Design
- Church Ministry By Design (2nd Edition)
- Church Operations Ministry By Design
- Church Staffing By Design
- Getting Started: Introduction to the Ministry By Design Series
- Leadership Development By Design
- Position Descriptions By Design (2nd Edition)
- Purposes of the Church By Design
- Spiritual Authority By Design
- Spiritual Disciplines By Design
- Spiritual Gifts By Design
Continuing the Vision
The Ministry By Design: The Series library continues to expand as we develop and publish additional volumes for different ministry areas. Each new volume reflects the same commitment that has guided the Series from the beginning: providing practical, biblically grounded resources that strengthen individual ministries while supporting the mission of the local church.
Where to Find These Resources
Publications are available through major online retailers, as well as Amazon and directly through the bookstore associated with Ministry By Design:
Amazon
Hartwood House Books
Whether you are looking for resources to strengthen a single ministry or to develop a more comprehensive philosophy of church leadership, it is our prayer that these publications will encourage, equip, and serve you as you faithfully minister to God's people.
