The reaching-up (worship-centered) church. How to experience

the presence of God without being too sensually oriented •The reaching-down (Bible teaching) church. How to interpret the

Bible faithfully without loving and worshiping its truth more than Christ

•The reaching-in (relational) church. How to care for people with grace and love without compromising truth and discipline •The reaching-out (market-driven) church. How to be contextual

without looking and smelling like the world The reaching-back (traditional) church. How to preserve and

appreciate our heritage without killing its freshness and power •The reaching-forward (social action) church. How to impact our culture as wise ambassadors and not as angry fools.

The author also advocates cooperation with other church leaders. His congregation, for example, has helped other denominations start new congregations. Putting your best foot forward is a better course of action than losing your balance and kicking your neighbors who are not ministering in the same way.