The Road to Growth

The Road to Growth by Bob Jackson was published by Church House Publishing in November 2005 and is our 15047th best seller. The ISBN for The Road to Growth is 9780715140734.

Based on his consultancy experience with churches and dioceses over the last three years and further research on the causes of church growth, Bob Jackson's new book shows how the Church at parish, diocesan and national level can overturn its old cycle of decline and begin a new cycle of growth. The heart of this book is about how local churches can thrive and grow in the early twenty-first century. Part one outlines the current context, offering a sharp analysis behind the reasons for church growth and decline Part two describes churches which are already experiencing growth both in numerical and ministry strength. It looks at lessons learnt and what is at the heart of a resurgent, thriving church. Part three sets out workable strategies unpacking how human and financial resources can be deployed to support and sustain the growth of the local church. This is not about glib, short-term solutions promising quick results. The goal of this book is to help transform fragile signs of hope for the Church into a solid road to growth.