Loren B. Mead
Once again, Loren Mead brings his years of experience to bear on a critical problem confronting America's denominations: money! In financial matters, there is a fine line between faith and denial. In this book, Loren helps us to cut through our denial and euphemisms to confront the beast itself. Some will say he has overstated the matter, but I doubt he has Like the "frog in the kettle," we have begun to cook in financial juices that are heating up! Our credibility and viability depend, in part, ou how we respond to the issues raised here I commend this important book to all church leaders

The Rev. Dr. Richard L. Hamm General Minister and President The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada

Here Loren Mead gives us the full effect of his decades of ministering and consulting. He is famous for being able to see farther than anyone else, and in this book he tells us what he sees in the future. It is grim news. Mead first describes the coming financial crisis, then sets forth practical steps to control the damage. He shows us we need to re-think church management; we must "begin to think outside the lines. Mead is beyond cookie-pushing. He uses fearless straight talk in naming hard decisions coming up. It is a valuable new framework for thinking about leadership of the mainline.

Dean R. Hoge

Professor of Sociology Catholic University Co-author of Money Matters