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If you talk with JD Pearring very long you will catch his passion to ‘spot high level leaders and set them up for success!’  JD always considers ‘who else and how’ when it comes to leading a church. His conviction to invest into people and maximize the effectiveness of not only a single leader but the entire church ministry is clearly on display in this book. Why wouldn’t we think about multiplying our efforts when it comes to effectively communicating God’s word in our preaching by working together in teams?  This is classic JD and I hope many more of us will get on board with making the most of our opportunity and responsibility to be effective communicators of the Gospel.  —Willie Nolte, Mission Lead for Transformation Ministries

Preaching The Other Way is an absolute must have for any preacher, speaker, or primary communicator.  It’s a humbling and inspirational reminder that no one person can be it all, and do it all.  If you are a preacher of God’s word give yourself, your family, and your church a monumental investment and read this book!”  —Albert Tate, Lead Pastor, Fellowship Monrovia

JD has been my chaplain, pastor, a great friend and mentor. He is truly a gifted man of God and great warrior for Jesus Christ in furthering His kingdom. My view may not be a popular one, but it’s honest and from my heart. In my view and experience, the church in the west (Europe, North America, Canada) is largely a spectator sport. Many a good and gifted saint are sitting in the pews rotting from a lack of use.Many of the saints are willing to get in the game but simply are not sure how to get started.  JD wades into this predicament and offers practical needed relief and help. His teaching from God‘s word, stories, practical insights, and wisdom are more than enough to be encouraged in this timely piece. His experience for 33-years in the local church makes him an authority on this subject.” —Don Gordon, 27-year full time Missionary and former Major League Baseball player.

JD Pearring’s vast experience includes planting churches, leading growing congregations and assessing potential new church planters. He currently serves as the Director of the Excel Leadership Network, Church Planting Lead for Transformation Ministries, and Teaching Team Coach at Journey Church in Elk Grove, CA.

When it comes to church planting, the stakes are high. For too long, we’ve ignored the issues that plague church planting movements and church planters.

Filled with practical, down-to-earth Biblical advice about church planting, leadership, and spiritual health, Leading the Other Way presents a thoroughly Biblical and principle-centered – not program-centered – approach to planting effective churches which focuses on the leader whom God has gifted and called.

If you care deeply about the future of the church, not only new churches, but the church as a whole, JD’s book will encourage you, irritate you in a healthy way, and motivate you to lead for change. With honesty, authority, and intensity, JD coaches leaders of churches, ministries, and denominations to consider the Kingdom over their respective domains, and challenges us to lead for the sake of others.

Rooted in Scripture, JD asks tough questions and provides tangible answers via transferable principles, not prescriptions, as only an experienced practitioner can.

JD Pearring’s vast experience includes planting churches, leading growing congregations and assessing potential new church planters. He currently serves as the Director of the Excel Leadership Network, Church Planting Lead for Transformation Ministries, and Teaching Team Coach at Journey Church in Elk Grove, CA.