The Relational Art of Church Planting
In a world divided by culture, politics, and fear, From the Ground Up offers a bold new path for missionaries and church planters. Rooted in gospel-centered relationships, this guide equips readers to navigate hostile environments, build trust, and disciple authentically. Discover practical strategies to plant churches that reflect Christ’s love—measuring success not by numbers, but by transformed lives and true community.
Dr. Stephen Leston is Vice President of Training at To Every Tribe, a mission agency that equips and deploys missionary teams to establish churches in complex and unreached regions worldwide.

This is a revolutionary guide to church planting focused on relationships, not numbers. Navigate cultures, build trust, and make lasting disciples with gospel-centered strategies.