In his 27-year tenure at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, Rev. Cecil L. Murray transformed a small congregation into a megachurch that brought jobs, housing and corporate investment into South Los Angeles neighborhoods. He did so through a leadership philosophy he developed for helping churches grow and make a difference in the world. The “Murray Method” includes five “M’s” that guide church leaders:
- Mission
- Membership
- Money
- Maintenance
- Morale
In the following video, Rev. Murray describes what each of these “M’s” mean and why they are important.
The Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement helps faith leaders in low and moderate income communities learn and apply the “Murray Method,” and follow in the footsteps of Rev. Murray.
Visit the Murray Archive to see sermons by Pastor Murray at FAME Church.
