Every church is driven by faith in God. Every church seeks to guide its members toward fruitful ministry. But many congregations find themselves spinning their wheels, exerting great amounts of energy to little effect: the faith is willing, but the results are weak. How can faith be transformed into productive ministry? Ron Williams, a recognized expert in ministry organization and development, says that how we deal with uncertainty is a big part of the problem. He has observed that as individuals exercise their faith, a better understanding of their own behavioral tendencies when dealing with uncertainties leads to more intentional — and thus, more productive — behaviors.

Williams has created the “Servant Resource Faith-Style Inventory” for congregations to use as a tool in training ministry volunteers, developing ministry teams, educating ministry leaders, developing Christ-centered work-ethic training, empowering Christians in the secular workplace, and other ministry development interventions.

Deeply informed by evangelical faith yet useful in a broad variety of ministry settings and traditions, the Inventory provides a useful instrument for congregations who have found self-evaluation tools borrowed from secular sources not to meet the particular needs of Christian churches. Dynamic and personal in tone, and faith-based in the deepest sense, Serving God with Style will help every congregation enhance ministry effectiveness for the glory of God.