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. 'Grace to Grow captures powerful, practical, biblically based lessons utilized by one of the nation's most successful pastors and churches for those seeking to grow impactful ministries. From his amazing pastoral leadership journey, Pastor John Jenkins provides a compelling must-read for pastors seeking to make church relevant in a culture and generation turned off to church but hungry for Christ's saving grace and love.' -- Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner, president of Skinner Leadership Institute, co-convener of the National African American Clergy Network, author of Leadership Led by God 'Having worked with over 500 of the finest leaders of our generation, I can confidently say Pastor Jenkins is one of the wisest men I have ever met. In this book he generously shares some of his wisdom to help you grow into your full potential as a Christian leader! I have already ordered twelve copies to share his wisdom with my friends!' -- Bobb Biehl, life coach, consultant, executive mentor 'If anyone is interested in a healthy church, biblical tools on growing a church, and grace to grow, Pastor John K. Jenkins is a must-read. From learning humility, to the value of vision and mission statements, to establishing integrity, this book will equip, empower, and encourage every church planter, every senior or lead pastor, and anyone who is seeking a model on how to set up your church to grow gracefully.' -- Dr. Jasmin Sculark, lead pastor, Victory Grace Center 'If you want to know what it takes to grow a large and healthy church, this is the book for you. Pastor John Jenkins offers seasoned, practical, biblical, and values-driven advice that will help any church leader lead better. I encourage you to let him guide you and your team into a better understanding of the nuts and bolts of a real-life ministry. Doing so will impact both individual lives and communities for God's glory.' -- Dr. Larry Osborne, author of Lead Like a Shepherd, pastor of North Coast Church 'In an unhealthy culture there is a desperate need for biblically centered healthy churches. My good friend John Jenkins has given us an informative practical tool in his book Grace to Grow to help churches and their leaders to build and sustain ministry that God can use to bring kingdom healing to a sick society.' -- Dr. Tony Evans, president of the Urban Alternative, senior pastor at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship 'John Jenkins is the real deal! Having grown up in church, having served in a small church, and then having grown a small church into one of the largest churches in the country, John Jenkins has earned the right to share with great authority how other pastors might grow their churches as well. Built on a foundation of grace and humility and loaded with personal stories of both success and failure, John directs us not only in how to grow a church but also in how to lead people to spiritual maturity. For any pastor who desires to move his church forward, Grace to Grow serves as a great blueprint to follow.' -- David N. Ashcraft, president and CEO, Global Leadership Network 'Pain has purpose. My friend Pastor John Jenkins isn't wasting his experiences in the often painful crucible of ministry. In Grace to Grow, he shares the highs and lows with gripping candor and refreshing transparency. You will learn, grow, and share this pragmatic resource with all ministry leaders you know.' -- Sam Chand, leadership strategist, author of Leadership Pain 'Powerful, practical, and personal--listen and learn from the words of a highly effective church statesman. John Jenkins invites us to the gold standard of church excellence.' -- Leith Anderson, author, president emeritus of the National Association of Evangelicals, founder