Becoming a vital church means having stable and growing congregations that are willing to challenge and be challenged in ministry. After years of research, Dan Dick is able to identify four church types: Decaying Congregations, Dystrophic Congregations, Retrogressive Congregations, and Vital Congregations. Dick carefully describes each category, while pointing out that the goal of being a vital congregation is "neither simple or easy." He provides examples of communities in each category, coupled with tools to move congregations toward vitality. As faithful Christian leaders it is time to transform congregations into communities that work hard and engage in new and couragous ministries of witness.