Church growth is more than increasing attendance-it is about forming disciples, cultivating spiritual health, and aligning the local church with God's mission.In Church Growth By Design, pastor and ministry consultant Gary H. Woolverton challenges churches to move beyond trend-driven strategies and numerical pressure toward a biblically grounded, intentionally designed approach to growth. This book reframes growth as a holistic process shaped by Scripture, leadership, discipleship, culture, and mission.Rather than offering formulas or quick fixes, Church Growth By Design provides a thoughtful framework for cultivating growth that is sustainable, spiritually faithful, and rooted in God's purposes for the church. Readers are guided to understand how healthy growth flows from spiritual vitality, clear vision, strong leadership, and intentional ministry systems.Inside this book, you'll discover: The biblical foundations of healthy church growthThe difference between true growth and mere expansionHow discipleship fuels lasting growth and maturityThe role of leadership, culture, and structure in sustaining momentumHow to evaluate growth without compromising spiritual integrityWritten for pastors, church leaders, ministry teams, and church planters, Church Growth By Design equips churches to design pathways that foster spiritual maturity, relational connection, and missional engagement. Growth becomes not a burden to manage or a number to chase, but a natural outcome of a church aligned with Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit.As part of Ministry By Design: The Series, this volume invites churches to stop reacting to change and start designing growth with clarity, purpose, and faithfulness.