REVIEWS

Author’s book reviews will be posted on this page.

“Stephen Leston has done an outstanding job emphasizing the art of church planting by drawing attention to the proper location of ministry: relationships. This book fills a much-needed gap in missiological literature by reminding us that church planting is more organic and less institutional. From the Ground Up contains numerous, practical, and personal stories that move readers through the phases of church planting as disciples are made, gathered, developed, empowered, and released for Kingdom labors.”

—Dr. J. D. Payne, professor, missiologist, author of Apostolic Church Planting

“In an age where proper training, strategy, and methodology captures much of our attention, Steve Leston’s treatment of planting churches is refreshing. There is a spirituality woven through his approach that relies on scriptural precedent. It frames the task around the deeper issues of the heart and Kingdom. This book caused me to dream about going cross-cultural once again to experience the joy that comes from the difficult task of church planting.”

—Ted Esler, PhD, President, Missio Nexus

“Steve writes from a life in cross-cultural contexts, a life in the Word of God, and a life training others. Moreover he writes from the heart … with a relational warmth. This combination of exposition, experience, and equipping makes Steve a wise and sure-footed guide for the adventure of cross-cultural church planting.”

—Dr. Dan Strange, Director, Crosslands Forum