Rick warren talks about how every church is driven by something. This book is about growing the church without compromising the message and the mission.
He has some incredible insights, of which many are already used by Oxygen life church and other 4/12 churches.
My sense is that he has had a lot of criticism, as he does promote seeker sensitive services. He does often defend himself, which comes through in the book.
I think anybody who is called to lead a congregation and those who are able to discern between what is healthy and unhealthy.
Yes, but there are some things you should know...
That a lot of what is in this book is contextual based on where saddleback church is situated in America and a lot of what worked for them, will not necessarily work in a different context, although there are some very good foundations, that can be applied in every church.