Twelve Keys to an Effective Church is regarded as the most useful and comprehensive long-range planning resource available. This groundbreaking program for church renewal identifies the twelve essential characteristics of successful, growing churches and offers all congregations a way to unlock their inherent potential for effective ministry.Tested with thousands of users, this invaluable study guide discusses in depth new and useful ways to interpret and work through the main book. After a brief introduction that suggests ways to organize and lead a Twelve Keys study group, the guide presents material for twelve sessions--one for each of the characteristics of effective churches. The sessions include an examination of the topic under discussion, along with helpful questions and biblical resources. The materials in this book are designed to get all participants involved in discussion at a personal level.Twelve Keys to an Effective Church balances practical planning with theological understanding to help churches function more effectively as they seek to grow and better serve their members. Since it was first published in 1983, this dynamic program has been used by hundreds of thousands of churches to strengthen and enrich their congregations--and the numbers continue to grow. In combination with Twelve Keys to an Effective Church, The Study Guide is an ideal resource for launching the Twelve Keys program in any congregation.