In "Going for Growth", Bob Jackson applies the challenging lessons of "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 opinions 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; and 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.