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.