Dr. Paul Baard, together with his colleague, the Reverend Chris Aridas, have done a superb job in crafting a compelling case for ‘motivational action’ in personal and congregational church life. The factors that God uses to trigger the initiatives in leadership and membership alike in our churches today are carefully researched and presented in readable and applicable prose. Get hold of a copy of this book and be motivated for your own good, your local church, and the glory of God.”—Dr. Stephen F. Olford, Founder and Senior Lecturer, The Stephen Olford Center for Biblical Preaching, Memphis, Tennessee