In Going for Growth Bob Jackson applies the challenging lessons of The Road to Growth to the life of a local church.

This short, accessible book allows busy church leaders to get a handle on what makes local churches grow. Packed with ideas, questions, research-based strategies and short case studies, Going for Growth offers options and inspiration.

The eight concise chapters tackle growing the Church through:

good practice
change
fresh expressions
policy and values
deploying the clergy
lay leadership and training
sound finances
spiritual renewal

The book also contains suggestions for turning its findings into a cell/small group course on church growth.

Use this book as a launch pad for prayer, discussion and strategic planning.