The ten characteristics of a healthy church were not pulled out of thin air, says Maachia. They grew out of an intense strategic planning process that involved Board members, staff, area ministry leaders, with both genders, all ages levels, and a variety of denominations represented. Once the strategic planning group asked itself what it would take for a church to be healthy enough for all aspects of evangelism, we came up with the 10 characteristics of a healthy church. That process transformed Vision New England and has given us the focus we needed as we enter the new millennium. Vision New England, in its continuing quest to help churches become healthier, offers several helps to accompany the book.
Vision also offers seminars to aid church leaders in understanding how to use the tools.
Vision s website also offers other resources for church leaders seeking better health for their groups. A full description of the book's contents and a brief explanation of the 10 characteristics can be found on that site.