In 2011 James Boyd and his wife, Tracy, moved their family from Michigan to Naples, Florida to take the helm of a dwindling congregation struggling under the weight of financial deficit. Armed with faith, prayer, generosity—and a good dose of proven business experience—James restructured the internal workings of the organization in accordance with sound finance and business principles. Today Grow Church is a vital, healthy congregation making dynamic impact not only in its southwest Florida community but also beyond the borders of the state and nation. As James has made his church-health strategy available to other pastors and church leaders in recent years, each has experienced the same compelling results. Now, in his book, How to Grow a Healthy Church, James Boyd reveals practical steps in taking a church from instability to vibrant health, including: How to build a healthy outlook on finances - How to establish sound biblical stewardship - How to establish a foundation of accountability - How to set and measure goals - How to triage an unhealthy church - How to plant a healthy church Whether you are the pastor or leader of an existing church or God has called you to start a church, the practical information in this book will guide you to making sound decisions that, combined with faith, will enable you to establish and grow a healthy church. Over the years I’ve consulted with hundreds of pastors who feel stuck. They want to grow their churches, but they feel stuck and don’t know where to turn. I can say with confidence, in knowing James Boyd and watching what has transpired at Grow Church, what you have in this book is an indispensable tool to that very end. The research of “Christianity Today” revealed 85% of what is taught in seminary is never used. That means two-and-a-half years out of three years of study is virtually useless. Often pastors’ training helps us theologically but leaves out many of the tools to effectively accomplish what we want: to expand His kingdom. In How to Grow a Healthy Church James Boyd shows pastors the essential tools such as vision casting, empowering leadership, structure for success, stewardship, establishing a working culture, and many more vital keys beyond just the weekend. Read this book to help you expand your part of God’s kingdom. --Ron McIntosh How to Grow a Healthy Church is not just another book, but a manual for success in leading the local church. From the first time I met Pastors James and Tracy Boyd and visited Grow Church, I understood there is something special there. I’ve been pastoring for forty years, and every time I enter a church, I’m interested in finding out what makes it tick and how the presence of the Lord is experienced. Grow Church has a unique experience that is so comforting, encouraging, and friendly. There are so many great churches, but there are so few tools for a local pastor to learn from so that they can grow their churches. This book will help you develop the most important concepts that can take your church to another level in the “behind-the-scenes” aspect of church. It presents church systems, strategy, and processes in a simple, bite-size fashion for immediate implementation. You will absolutely find helpful tools that will change the dynamics of your church. Enjoy this book and get ready to take some notes for your personal application in church leadership. --Ramiro Peña Pastor James Boyd of Grow Church in Naples, Florida, has written a much-needed book, How to Grow a Healthy Church, to help pastors navigate budgeting, systems, accountability, culture, and many other topics not covered in most seminary or Bible schools. I recommend this book and the online website resource to every pastor and church in America who desires to make an impact with the Great Commission in their city. --Paul Lodato James Boyd is a successful entrepreneur, pastor, church-health consultant, and author. He entered the business world immediately after graduating from high school, jumping with both feet into the auto industry, where for the next nine years he was literally sent around the world designing vehicles for major automakers. Recognized as a prodigy in the industry, James simultaneously earned his Bachelor of Science in Design Engineering degree while building effective teams of people that worked for him in Japan, California, Michigan, and other parts of the Midwest United States. Though a success by business standards, James was nagged by a continual sense of emptiness that all the money, connections, fame, and influence he was growing accustomed to could not fill. That’s when he made the decision to move from Los Angeles back to his home state of Michigan to seek his purpose outside the successful life that he’d built for himself. James began serving at his local church and attended its Bible school, where the Word of God quickly filled the emptiness that he’d experienced for nearly a decade. But he soon experienced something new as wel