I recently finished reading Killing Cockroaches by Tony Morgan. Let me just say it: If you are a pastor or leader in a church that is serious about spreading your message, then you must read this book. Tony’s book is about the methods we use to spread our message.
“The church needs to wake up. We may be communicating truth, but people aren’t listening. That’s not a message problem–that’s a method problem.” – Tony Morgan
It’s time for change. It’s time to get more strategic. Tony’s book is a great tool for anyone involved in a church who wants to think creatively about innovative ways to engage people with your ministry.
Here are 7 reasons to read Killing Cockroaches:
- Tony is a church strategy guru. I’ve been reading his blog for a couple of years. He’s got a lot of good things to say. I have learned alot from Tony’s thoughts. If you are a pastor or leader in a church, he’s someone I’d take the time to listen to.
- If you don’t think strategy is important in ministry, then give this book a chance. It may change your mind. Oh, and don’t miss the story about Nothing, Arizona and Tony’s list of 10 Advantages of Doing Ministry Without a Strategy.
- The book is so easy to read. I like Tony’s style. His writing has a great mix of stories, humor, sarcasm, and practical ideas. There are no chapters. Instead the book is packed with bite-sized nuggets of wisdom. Each piece of wisdom will left me wanting more.
- The book is practical. I suggest you take Tony’s advice and read the book slowly implementing the ideas as you read it. Even better, you might want to go through this book together with your ministry team.
- Tony keeps things simple. Clayton King once said, “Knowledge is the accumulation of facts. Wisdom is the application of common sense.” To me much of what Tony says is simply application of common sense. Tony does not allow his knowledge to complicate things.
- I love bullet points and lists. There are lots of em in Tony’s book.
- It will prepare you for the Killing Cockroaches Summer Tour.
No exaggeration….If you apply the principles in Tony’s book you will take your ministry to a whole new level!
