Amazon Reviews:
- My faith journey as a born-again Christian has been profoundly enhanced by David Holt’s newest book “Grow Up”. As a guide to Christian maturity and evangelism, this book stands out as an insightful and empowering read. This book beautifully intertwines theological depth with practical guidance, offering a comprehensive roadmap for individuals seeking spiritual growth and a deeper understanding of evangelism.
- David Holt skillfully navigates the complexities of Christian faith, addressing the nuances of personal growth and the responsibility of sharing one’s beliefs with others. What sets this book apart is its ability to present profound theological concepts in a digestible and relatable manner, making it accessible to both seasoned believers and those new to the faith.
Each chapter offers via a QR code concise three-minute videos as well as reflective exercises fostering not just understanding but also motivation for growth in readers’ lives. The emphasis on applying these principles in everyday situations makes the book immensely practical. Moreover, the section on evangelism is both encouraging and enlightening. It navigates the often-daunting task of sharing one’s faith with grace and authenticity. Whether you’re a new believer seeking guidance or a seasoned Christian looking to deepen your faith and outreach, “Grow Up” offers invaluable pearls of wisdom and encouragement. - Thankful for Grow Up! Has helped me in my journey as a man trying to figure out what it looks like to be a Man of God. A mature Man, not just what the “world” calls a man. David does great job of laying out the chapters and sections with plenty to dive deeper into.
- What a great tool for growth and maturity. It’s packed with scriptures and is very well written! I’m studying it now with a group at my church.
- Out of the overflow of living his life in a way that’s committed to raising up generations of disciples of Jesus, Pastor David Holt has skillfully laid out an effective, biblically sound method that disciples of Jesus can easily use to realize personal spiritual growth and train up more disciples of Jesus. In a way that’s fresh and rare, “Grow Up” provides a user-friendly, easily applied plan that will help everyone from individuals to entire churches grow into being mature believers in Christ. This step-by-step, reproducible manual for pursuing maturity and reproducing one’s life in Christ is masterfully thorough in encouraging growth in areas of the Christian life that are often overlooked such as key apologetics knowledge and skill, the power of suffering, the importance of endurance, and more. Wholeheartedly apply the truths in this book and I trust you’ll see transformation occur!
- As a seminary professor who has taught an Applied Ministry course on disciple-making for more than a decade, I intend to recommend to my students this exceptional disciple-making tool. Dr. Holt is a Pastor with a passion for providing practical tools to aid Pastors, Church leaders, and even parents in this critically important role of disciple-making. “Grow Up” is another promising tool Dr. Holt has gifted to the Body of Christ as he continues to guide Followers of Christ on their journey toward spiritual maturity. He combines Biblical truth with practical pastoral wisdom and years of personal experience from his own walk with the Lord to provide Believers with essential tools for living a consistently victorious Christian life in the power of God’s Spirit. Thank you, Dr. Holt, for your faithfulness!
- Discipleship is about life transformation. Think about it: Discipleship is being transformed into the very image of the Lord Jesus Christ! This is serious business. It requires a serious, systematic, Spirit-empowered strategy. That is exactly what Pastor David Holt delivers in this disciple-making masterpiece! His Scripture-packed guide takes nothing for granted. Beginning with the essential foundations of Biblical discipleship and progressing through the adolescent and adult stages of the ever-maturing disciple, the reader is left always encouraged yet always challenged to go deeper to surrender more and to experience the infinite-personal God through the person and work of Jesus Christ as never before!
- This book is a great resource for personal growth, for one-on-one discipleship with others, and for small groups. If you are looking for a thorough yet concise resource for spiritual growth, this book is for you!
Endorsements
Grow Up is a much-appreciated contribution to the Body of Christ. Pastor David Holt’s work equips new believers with easy-to-understand and practical ways to grow in the faith. The book brings to life the meaning of scripture by making use of real-life illustrations and thought-provoking questions mixed with music and mediations. Grow Up is a treasure every Pastor can trust with the church’s discipleship team, and one that new believers will find beneficial as they begin a new journey in Christ. The world has long awaited this time-tested and proven teaching that serves as a bedrock and foundation of the Christian’s life.
Dr. Dwight Riddick
Gethsemane Baptist Church; Newport News, VA
Out of the overflow of a life committed to raising up generations of Christ-followers, Pastor David Holt has constructed an effective, biblically-sound method that believers can use to realize personal spiritual growth and train up more disciples of Jesus. Grow Up provides a user-friendly, easily-applied plan that will help individuals and churches alike grow into mature believers in Christ. This step-by-step manual is masterfully thorough, encouraging growth by addressing topics pertaining to the Christian life that are often overlooked, such as key points of apologetics, the power of suffering, the importance of endurance, and more. Wholeheartedly apply the truths of this book, and you’ll see transformation occur!
Dustin Butler
Noblemen Men’s Ministry, Field Staff of the Navigators
Pastor David’s new book follows his hallmark teaching of combining grace with sometimes difficult truth. He has outlined a path of growth that will enable Christ followers of all ages and maturity levels to move forward, as well as train them how to walk alongside others as Jesus has commanded. Sovereignty, one of the deep foundational truths for growth, is just one of the challenges to our walk that is defined beautifully in this work. This truth, when fully believed and embraced, will leave the reader with peace, no matter what is happening on this journey of ‘growing up’. It has been my privilege to have a small part in this work!
Patti Smith, LPC, CPCS
According to the apostle Paul, the path to maturity in Christ begins by being firmly rooted in Christ, and that is what I like about David Holt. He knows who he is in Christ. In this book, David follows the apostle John’s progression to maturity from being a young child of the faith to one who has overcome the evil one. If you overlook those essential foundations it is unlikely that you will become the mature saint God has created you to be. This book will help you get there.
Dr. Neil T. Anderson
Founder and President Emeritus of Freedom in Christ Ministries
As a young man of faith, trying to grow in discipleship, I believe this book has it all. It has the meat and potatoes: deep and rich truths of the Word that a seasoned Christ-follower needs, and also material that is easily digestible for everyone. David breaks down so much of God’s word in a way that is understandable and applicable. His love for God and others to know God is evident through his words. This book is for anyone who wants to know and love the Lord deeper and wants to help others do the same.
Charlie Woerner
NFL Tight End, San Francisco 49ers
As a fellow pastor, denominational leader, and someone who is passionate about personal discipleship, I can tell you that this kind of resource has been long needed in the body of Christ. Grow Up provides believers with an intentional journey towards spiritual growth. It is practical, easy to understand, and defines what it means to follow Jesus. I would highly recommend this resource to new and seasoned believers alike who want to become a closer follower of Jesus Christ.
Mike Holt
Church Health Director, Georgia District Assemblies of God
This book is a must for everyone and every church serious about discipleship. It covers every area a believer needs to progress from a child to a mature, fruitful Christian. I believe this manual will help disciple the nations, as it is being translated into various languages!
Pastor Isaac Kituuka
Glorious Church of Christ; Kampala, Uganda
Dr. David Holt’s newest book is a marvelous step-by-step discipleship manual that should prove to be very helpful in moving any Believer into a deeper, more intimate relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and a more victorious Christian life. Dr. Holt’s many years of Pastoral experience, devoted study of God’s Word, genuine concern for disciple-making in the Body of Christ, and tender care for new Believers are all on full display in the selection of topics he presents and in the Biblical insights he shares in this conversational, easy-to-understand discipleship manual. I believe both mentors and their disciples will greatly benefit from Dr. Holt’s latest efforts to support the discipleship process.
Charles A. Stewart, D. Min.
Adjunct Professor, School of Theology, Department of Applied Ministry, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
As a pastor, my main job description is to “equip the saints” (Ephesians 4:12). After more than forty years of Christian ministry, by far the hardest aspect is equipping a new believer. They enter new life in Christ with little or no understanding of God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, or the Bible. The new Christian is often hampered by the past, confused by bad theology, and unclear about how to grow. We desperately need material that truly takes the new believer from being a spiritual child to spiritual adulthood. Using this analogy, found in 1 John 2:12-14, Dr. Holt covers all the major themes that new Christians need to grow and develop into powerfully mature Jesus followers. I think the combination of inward transformation and outward obedience is crucial and Dr. Holt covers it as well as anyone. If you care about discipling young believers, this is a groundbreaking work. Plus, I like whatever my brother writes!
Dr. Steve Holt
Founder, Senior Pastor, The Road @ Chapel Hills, Founder, Director, Worshipper Warrior Men’s Ministry
Author of Worshipper Warrior and The God Wild Marriage
Grow Up is an exceptional guide for Christ-followers who wish to navigate life with grace, truth, and a firm foundation in God’s holiness and sovereignty while also actively engaging in evangelism. We wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone seeking to grow in their faith and live out their Christian calling in a world that desperately needs the transformative power of God’s grace and truth. It is a must-read that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on one’s spiritual journey.
Richard and Stella Mata
Members of Living Hope Church, Athens, GA
Unfortunately, there are many more Christians and church members than there are disciples. Jesus said, ‘Go and make disciples.’ Very few churches take this command seriously. Dr. David Holt does. Never have I seen, in my 62 years of ministry, a discipleship manual as David has written. It is biblical, well-written and easy to use in making disciples. And it works! I’m glad to endorse and recommend Dr. Holt’s book without reservation.
Jim Bevis
President, CSR Ministries
Discipleship is the calling of every true believer in Jesus Christ. Yet it is an underperformed and under-prioritized practice within the contemporary Christian community. Dr. David Holt’s latest book, Grow Up, eliminates the intimidation and uncertainty surrounding the disciple-making process by offering clear explanations of Biblical topics and stages of spiritual growth, Spirit-empowered insights into Scripture, and practical tools and guidance for both mentors and mentees. Grow Up is certain to help all believers mature in their relationships with God, and disciple-makers fulfill their calling to “go forth” and make more followers of Jesus Christ.
Stephanie Gibson, editor
Reading David’s book, I discovered deep insights into discipleship through intensely deep dives into Scripture. That synchronized my heart to Biblical Principles of discipling others into becoming disciples. Often asking ‘where’s the beef’ in most books on the shelves of Christian bookstores, the beef of God’s Word permeates David’s wise, insightful, and VERY TIMELY examination of Discipleship.
Jay Inman, US Army, Lieutenant Colonel, Field Artillery, Retired
Microsoft Enterprise Architect, Retired
President of AreULost Publishing
Author of eighteen books, including Black Gladius and Walking at the Top of the World