Uptick
A Blueprint for Finding and Forming the Next Generation of Pioneering Kingdom Leaders

John P. Chandler
Foreword by Alan and Debra Hirsch

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uptick
ˈʌptɪk/
noun
An asset that appreciates with investment.

In our rapidly changing world, churches need to shape people for adaptive leadership, and we especially need this formation to impact young leaders who may go on to influence both church and society for decades to come.
Recognizing these key challenges, the Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV), birthed Uptick as a targeted leadership investment for innovative young leaders. Since 2007, Uptick has been noted as a global Baptist leader for best practices in developing high capacity young leaders.

In this thoughtful, practical book, John Chandler shares what he’s learned in over a decade of leading Uptick and offers a blueprint for finding and forming the next generation of pioneering leaders. Packed with insights and ideas, this book will enable you to become more effective in developing missionally-minded, kingdom leaders, whatever your context.

Uptick is the leaven of hope for the church. I cannot commend Uptick and the BGAV enough for their investment in amazing young leaders.
—TOD BOLSINGER

Anyone looking to develop mature, Kingdom-focused disciples with humble character, wide-ranging relational competencies, practical leadership skills, and, most importantly, a vibrant, “fully abiding” walk with Jesus needs to read this guide.
—DR. AMY L. SHERMAN

Uptick is a veritable treasure trove, a manifesto of movemental wisdom and ought to become a classic, definitive, text.
—ALAN AND DEBRA HIRSCH(from the foreword)

A tested, proven way to energize our leaders and our communities of faith. This book is packed with the wisdom that John has gained and now shares with the rest of us.
—WILL WILLIMON

Imagine a leadership factory producing the best of leaders for Christ’s church in our generation. Uptick provides the manual—from blueprints to operations to outcome.
—LEITH ANDERSON