Grace Duddy Pomroy

Doing Well by Doing Good

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Brendan J. Barnicle presents a sweeping academic case for the missional (and financial!) benefits of church-based economic enterprises. Grounded in practical theology, Barnicle's book helps congregation leaders see ways in which these enterprises are rooted in and expand God's mission in the world. His in-depth case studies of four congregations bring us inside their stories to see how these enterprises center mission and not money, require deep community discernment, and rely on an interplay of clergy and active lay leadership. This will be a great book for clergy and lay leaders alike who are skeptical of churches starting and/or incubating businesses.”