Holy, Healthy, Humble

‘I’ve known Rich for many years and I have always admired his passion for the kingdom of God and desire to raise up leaders who have the character of Jesus. He is a seasoned leader worth listening to, and in Holy, Healthy, Humble he paints a compelling picture of the leadership we need right now.’ – Jon Tyson, Senior Pastor of Church of the City, New York and author‘The hardest person to lead is the person who looks back at us in the mirror every day! But leadership begins with self-leadership. This book will help you cultivate postures and practices to tap into your leadership potential. And it’s written by a seasoned practitioner. Rich Johnson is a pastor of pastors and it comes through in this book.’ – Mark Batterson, New York Times’ bestselling author of The Circle Maker and Lead Pastor of National Community Church, Washington DC.‘A compelling, biblical and practical call for a return to the kind of Christian leadership that has always been needed. This is essential reading for Christian leaders everywhere.’ – Gavin Calver, Evangelical Alliance‘Rich offers us a timely and deeply biblical guide for those called to shepherd God’s people through this complex cultural moment. Drawing on exemplary leadership in Scripture, he calls for a wholesale revival of holiness, health and humility in all who seek to lead the Church. Holy, Healthy, Humble doesn’t simply diagnose the challenges of ministry - it offers practices and postures that will aid the ongoing formation of a leader’s character. For anyone who desires to serve God’s people with integrity, compassion and courage, this is for you!’ – Rt Revd Ruth Bushyager, Bishop of Horsham‘As a millennial leader in the Church, I have looked up to and learnt from Rich and Kath for many years. To me they are both friends and examples of good leadership, tried and tested in and out of season. Rich’s book had me at the title, but has kept me with its depth of wisdom and reflection. Who we are becoming as leaders is a much more compelling vision than how we could be doing more. The weave of contextualisation, scriptural exposition, and present-day practical outworking for each theme, has equipped and encouraged me to become a more holy, healthy and humble leader. I pray this does the same for you.’ – Miriam Swanson, speaker, author, Director of Fusion USA‘Holy, healthy and humble has always been Jesus’ model of servant leadership. In an age that has seen the devastating impact of failed leadership within the Church, Rich Johnson’s book is a crucial reminder of what every Christian leader is called into. As both Jesus-follower and shepherd, Rich is deeply thoughtful, wise and passionate and this book is a beautiful reflection on his lived-out theology and pastoral experience. It is both a clarion call and encouragement to grow and flourish as leaders the Jesus way. If you are a leader who wants to be effective, authentic and stay the distance, we commend this book to you.’ – Nick and Ali Herbert, Gas Street Church and authors of IVP’s Powerhouse

Rich Johnson is the Vicar of All Saints Worcester and the National Leader of New Wine England. Rich is passionate about the formation of Christian leaders through training, mentoring and coaching and has a keen interest in “cultural renewal”. He seeks through his ministry to equip Christians to lead for the benefit of society and culture, on behalf of the kingdom of God.