The ideas and concepts in this book can and will help you develop your leadership and ministry. It will give you a new momentum, increase your influence and potential, develop your potential skills and answer those questions that no tutor, lecturer, or other Christian leader in the church or at Bible School, was ever able to answer and you were afraid to ask. Topics covered are Strategic Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Pastoral Ministry, Church Growth and Transformation and how to deal with Stress and Burnout. This book will get you to re-evaluate your motive, calling and mission. It will change your vision, values and culture and prepare you for mission to your community. The concepts and ideas presented in this second edition of Blueprint for Growth could be hazardous to your complacency. If you are a young pastor or Christian Leader, about to take on your first pastorate or a young Christian leader just looking for answers to very practical questions concerning pastoral ministry. This book is for those who wish to achieve, grow, and communicate better; this book is about doing real life together.