Growing a Church

by David K. Bernard

Based on scriptural teachings and the author's personal experiences, this book discusses principles to church growth and provides practical examples and suggestions. The discussion applies to churches of various sizes, from daughter works and home missions efforts to assemblies with a regular attendance of over 500.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian, Leadership

277 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Luke Thigpen · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are looking for some basic principles of leadership and church growth, this will be a great resource for you. I have it 3 stars based on it being surface level and for the fact that some principles have become outdated. However, it is a great starting point in your search for church growth principles.

[Kathryn Ansley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book outlining principles Rev. Bernard used to plant a church. It is filled with specific examples that are relatable. The only drawback is that some methods may no longer work as these were used over 15 years ago. Overall I gained insight and it also confirmed various aspects of church growth for me.

[Daniel Gutierrez · Rating 1 out of 5]

A dated book filled with 90's and early 2000 Leadership Principles with a sprinkling of proof text. The entire ideology here of authority, the church, and evangelism here is outside the witness and practice of the historic church.

[A.J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite D.K. Bernard books. For those who want to see the church grow, this is a MUST READ.