Grace to Grow: Creating a Healthy Church in Unhealthy Times

by Sr. John K. Jenkins, William D. Watley (Foreword)

Most pastors pray for a healthy and vibrant church, a prosperous organization and transformative change among those they disciple, but many find themselves frustrated because they lack direction and feel as though they are spinning their wheels. They struggle to correct unhealthy patterns or do not have fresh vision for their ministry. John K. Jenkins can relate. The first church he attended is best described as a shack with a bell and a steeple. The restroom facilities? An outhouse. When he accepted his first senior pastoral role, he ministered to 35 people on a good Sunday. Today, Pastor Jenkins welcomes more than 11,000 worshipers to Sunday services, and thousands more participate virtually. And he has learned what it takes to help an organization function wisely and efficiently, no matter its size. Grace to Grow reveals the lessons Jenkins has learned along the way. It is a guide to help pastors move their ministries from merely surviving to fully thriving, despite the challenging road ahead. He gives insight into his own journey as a young pastor and identifies biblical principles, strategies, and techniques that made the difference in the life of his church and his personal discipleship for almost four decades.

208 pages, Paperback

Published October 17, 2023

Reviews

[Cleveland Morrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Guide for Spiritual Leadership in Church, Business, and Community

Grace to Grow is a great handbook for leaders in all spheres but especially for pastors and church leaders. This book is a treasure of short, concise, yet profound counsel and wisdom for all areas of spiritual leadership (1 Peter 5:1-4). Can be applied in all church context regardless of size or denominational affiliation.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent read for church leaders