“Few tasks are as important in the church as training future leaders. In this new book, Phil Newton teaches pastors how to disciple leaders and how to shepherd a congregation that values investing in future leadership. As Newton reminds us in this book, bringing up future leaders isn’t just the job of the pastor, but of the whole congregation. This is an urgently needed book in churches today.” -- R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“The question for Christians today is not if they are called to leverage their lives for the Great Commission; it's only a matter of where and how. And who better to train our people to seize those opportunities than the local church? As we often say at the Summit, "Discipleship happens in relationships." This book gets at the heart of discipleship—intentional, strategic, biblical relationships—in a worthy effort to equip people and send them out into God's mission.” -- J.D. Greear, pastor, author, theologian
“Pastors everywhere struggle to train leaders. We know we need to do it, but we don’t know where to begin. The Mentoring Church combines biblical truth and historical insight with contemporary examples of churches that are raising up leaders for the future. Pastor, read this book! You’ll be glad you did. Better yet, study it with your leadership team. No other book covers this topic so completely. I’m glad Phil Newton shared his wisdom with the rest of us. May God use this book to raise up a new generation of leaders for the cause of Christ.” -- Ray Pritchard, President, Keep Believing Ministries
“Phil Newton’s The Mentoring Church is essential reading for Christians interested in mentoring or being mentored. Newton shows the absolute centrality of the local church for spiritual mentorship, constructs a practical mentorship template for churches, and provides contemporary examples that will help pastors envision spiritual mentorship in their own unique contexts. Highly recommended.” -- Bruce Riley Ashford, provost and dean of the faculty, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
“This call for pastors to give themselves to mentoring the next generation of church leaders is rooted in Scripture and illustrated from church history as well as different contemporary church models. This book encourages us to keep focused on this vital work for the health of local churches and ongoing spread of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.” -- Paul Rees, Lead Pastor, Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh
“Phil Newton loves the Church of Jesus Christ and is passionate about its spiritual health and growth. It is this passion that drives this book about the making, mentoring, and maturing of godly and effective leaders in Christ's church for His glory.” -- Liam Goligher, senior minister of Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
