Jumia Books The Purpose Driven Church: Every Church Is Big in God's Eyes  by Rick Warren

"The Purpose Driven Church: Every Church Is Big in God's Eyes" by Rick Warren is a foundational book for pastors and church leaders focused on building healthy, growing churches centered on biblical purposes rather than external factors like tradition, finances, or personalities. Warren identifies five key New Testament purposes that should drive every church: worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and mission (evangelism). These purposes stem from the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.

Warren emphasizes that the goal is church health, not simply numerical growth; when a church is balanced around these biblical purposes, growth occurs naturally. The book guides church leaders to ask fundamental questions about their purpose and how to align activities with God's mission. Warren advocates for focusing on people-building processes—building relationships, spiritual maturity, and service—rather than program-building. His methods draw on his successful experience growing Saddleback Church from a small group to a large congregation.

The book also includes strategies for reaching communities effectively, growing attendance through seeker-sensitive approaches, and maturing members through intentional discipleship processes. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive manual for churches aiming to fulfill their God-given purpose with meaningful impact.