Many local churches are stuck in a rut, have reached a plateau, or - worst of all - are declining. The temptation is to serve up the same exact ministry models that worked in another time and space, but ultimately feel safe to existing churches. Like ordering from a menu at the franchise chain restaurant and expecting the meal to be palatable in the local context, many churches try and start something new by serving up the same old thing, failing to discover what their local community is actually hungry for. From Franchise to Local Dive explores what it means to multiply ministry by cooking with local flavor. Whether you want to start a new service, or a brand-new campus, this workshop will help you discover how to make a ministry recipe that will keep people coming back for more. The local church is not called to settle for the fast food chain mentality that cranks out disciples with slick slogans, flashy trends and regurgitated practices. Rather the call is to be a local, homegrown, farm-fresh, organic ministry that uses authentic ingredients to win people for Jesus. In Franchise to Local Dive, Jason Moore and Rosario Picardo offer an important resource designed to help congregations multiply their ministries by learning how to perfect their winning recipes. About the Authors: Jason Moore: With a passion for creativity and image, Jason Moore is working to change the world through deep, meaningful, creative worship. Jason is driven to help churches of all sizes, worship styles and means become as effective as possible in communicating the gospel of Jesus Christ to a creative and increasingly image obsessed world. The author of 9 books, Jason has designed worship alongside such leaders as Rosario Picardo: Roz Picardo is Dean of the Chapel of the Pohly Leadership Center, and a professor at United Theological Seminary. He is the founding pastor of Embrace Church in Lexington, Kentucky and Mosaic Church in Beavercreek, Ohio. Previously, Roz served as Executive Pastor of New Church Development for Ginghamsburg Church. Roz is an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church, Roz holds a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary and a Doctorate of Ministry from United Theological Seminary. He leads a consulting group, Picardo Coaching, for church planters and pastors. "This book, as the title suggests, is more like an urban plunge than it is a classroom text. It is an energetic and informed approach to incarnational mission in your neighborhood. A good read! - Alan Hirsch, Author of numerous book on missional theology, spirituality, and leadership. Founder of Forge Missional Training Network and 100Movements. "Whether leading a local church ministry team, a stand alone church or a multi-site congregation, leaders are charged with discerning what in the ministry is contextual and can be different and what in the ministry has to have continuity and is the same regardless of context. Jason and Roz wisely help church leaders with this essential discernment in this book." - Jorge Acevedo Lead Pastor, Grace Church, A multi-site United Methodist congregation "Finally, a book about what it takes for the church to flourish and thrive that can be applied in every context where the church exists. The future of the church in North America and beyond is in its ability to find a faithful and fruitful mission specifically geared towards its surrounding community. This is so important in the United States, which currently is both a deeply diverse and deeply divided mission field. A franchise mentality and ecclesiology will not lead to a consistent and vibrant advancement of the Kingdom of God in this reality. This is a must read for those who care deeply about the missional future of the church." Dr. Efrem Smith, Co-Senior Pastor of Bayside Church Midtown and Co-Owner of Influential LLC "Jason and Roz are two of the most entrepreneurial people that I have had the privilege to work with throughout my five decades of ministry. They speak clearly in this work that ministry has taken a shift from the "big box" model to relational local context communities. New wine requires new wineskins! This is an important read!" -Rev. Dr. Michael SlaughterPassionate Churches, LLCPastor Emeritus, Ginghamsburg Church "In a time when churches are struggling to grow, From Franchise to Local Dive reminds us that context and authenticity matter. There isn't a magic formula for starting a new church, because every community and every group of people is different. When we stop copying the same formula or just doing what the big churches do, and we focus on our local community needs, we start to see real growth, not only in the size of our churches, but in the lives of each disciple we make. This isn't a book about big churches vs. small churches, because even big churches find that each campus has different needs and struggles. Instead, it's about finding practical ways to connect with your community, in whatever context you s