Grace to Grow: Creating a Healthy Church in Unhealthy Times

Pastors often struggle with direction and vision for their ministry, but John K. Jenkins has learned how to help organizations function wisely and efficiently, regardless of size. His book, Grace to Grow, provides insights into his own journey and biblical principles that have helped his church thrive for almost four decades.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2023
Publisher: Zondervan

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 a 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.

Pastor Jenkins understands the importance of a healthy and vibrant church. He believes that a church should be a place where people can come to experience the love and grace of God and be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. To achieve this, he emphasizes the need for pastors to be passionate about their ministry and to have a clear vision for what they want to achieve.

One of the key principles that Pastor Jenkins has learned is the importance of leadership. He believes that pastors should be leaders who are willing to take risks and who are not afraid to make difficult decisions. He also emphasizes the need for pastors to be good stewards of the resources that God has given them, both financially and in terms of their time and energy.

Another important principle that Pastor Jenkins has learned is the importance of discipleship. He believes that pastors should be committed to growing and developing their own discipleship, as well as helping their members to grow and develop in their faith. To achieve this, he emphasizes the need for pastors to be available to their members and to provide them with the resources and support they need to grow in their faith.

Pastor Jenkins also understands the importance of communication. He believes that pastors should be effective communicators who are able to share the gospel message in a way

In conclusion, Pastor Jenkins' book, Grace to Grow, is a valuable resource for pastors who are looking to move their ministries from merely surviving to fully thriving. It provides insight into the lessons that Jenkins has learned along

In conclusion, Pastor Jenkins' book, Grace to Grow, is a valuable resource for pastors who are looking to move their ministries from merely surviving to fully thriving. It provides insight into the lessons that Jenkins has learned along the way paragraph. He emphasizes the importance of a healthy and vibrant church, a prosperous organization, and transformative change among those they disciple. He also identifies biblical principles, strategies, and techniques that have made the difference in the life of his church and his personal discipleship for almost four decades. By applying these principles and techniques, pastors can help their organizations function wisely and efficiently, no matter their size, and move their ministries from merely surviving to fully thriving.

Weight: 190g
Dimension: 211 x 139 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780310151180