The local church is of pivotal importance to the welfare and development of its community. Jesus' agenda for community health and transformation is expressed and modeled through His church. How can local churches be equipped and mobilized? "The church," writes Bob Moffitt, "is far more important for the transformation of a society than the president of the nation. The principal and most strategic institution God appointed to carry out His big agenda is the church. We serve the head of the church."