...with passion the philosophy of ministry he's developed at one of the emerging churches in the American West, Carson Valley Christian Center. John planted the church in 1998 and has seen it grow to a thriving congregation of over 2,000 in less than five years.

John's a strategic thinker. He's a visionary. But he knows that reaching others for Christ is not his vision alone. In the past few years he's also become a great empowerer to others in the ministry. John believes in partnerships and alliances, and he loves working with others. He's not been afraid to ask others to take the journey with him. The result? Thousands are taking that journey today that weren't just a half decade ago. Carson Valley Christian Center is succeeding due to a focused vision coupled with strategic thinking.

If you're thinking your way through developing a new church or being an agent for change in your present ministry, PastorPreneur is worth reading. John Jackson knows what he's talking about because he's lived it. For John and the people at Carson Valley Christian Center, changed thinking has been worth the risk. I know it will be for you too!

John C. Maxwell, Founder, The INJOY Group