Paul Lloyd - Leading Broken People

A human life what is it worth?

This is a question that Pastor Paul Lloyd answers admirably in Leading Broken People. I have know Paul and his wife, Vicky, for many years, and am grateful for their decades-long track record of leading and caring for broken people. Our cities are filled with broken and damaged people whose lives are being destroyed by addiction, rejection, abuse and poverty. But in Pauls eyes, these rejects are diamonds in the rough. He sees with the eyes of Jesus beyond the brokenness and worthlessness.

I believe that as you read Leading Broken People, the Holy Spirit will give you a heart of compassion and faith to believe that no one is beyond the saving reach of Christ. Paul and Vickys life of sacrifice in reaching others is inspiring. They believe, like I do, that the lost and broken can be not just reformed, but transformed into a new creation by the blood of Jesus. Paul sees that a human life has ultimate value because Jesus saw value in us by dying as a perfect sacrifice for our sins to redeem us from the prison we were all in. This book will show you the beauty that can be found in brokenness and that beauty is the life of Jesus.

Nicky Cruz, author of Run Baby Run

Paul Lloyd is unique and amazing. Few people Ive ever met are better equipped to speak into bringing the best out of formerly broken people. Read on and be inspired

Andy Hawthorne OBE,

CEO and founder, The Message Trust

Paul Lloyd is the real deal. He is a world-class leader, preacher and now author. If you want a book about the theory of leadership go elsewhere but if you want one carved out of real life then this book is a must read.

Matt Bird, founder and CEO of
Cinnamon Network International

God is in the restoration and renewal business and one of his very best repair shops is called Victory Outreach. The Manchester UK branch is led by Paul and Vicky Lloyd who in the power of Jesus have taken smashed lives and lovingly, patiently and powerfully renewed and restored those the world gave up on years ago. Not only that, these left behind people now lead and restore others into their full potential in Christ. I cant think of anyone more qualified to write on the subject of leading broken people. Every pastor leads broken people to some degree or other, and its one of the most difficult pastoral challenges you will have. Buy this book and get a masterclass in how to do it from an experienced repair shop manager!

Rev Roger Sutton, Baptist minister, director of Gather and Movement Day UK, and Movement.org global hub leader

I have known Paul Lloyd for over 20 years and have so admired his work at Victory Outreach. The title of the book is perfect because its what he does day in and day out; leading broken people. And he inspires others to do the same. So many books are about the theory behind an idea, this book is full of the daily reality.

Debra Green OBE, founding director of ROC

I have seen Paul and Vickys work develop and grow over many years and the fruit is extraordinary. If you are seeking wisdom, understanding and knowledge on leading broken people you will find it here in this book. It is a must read!

David King, director of Kingdom Voice Limited (Salford)

Brilliant! A unique and insightful book. A must read for anyone who wants to understand the journey out of brokenness.

Barry Woodward, author of Once an Addict

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This book is dedicated firstly to my saviour and lord Jesus Christ, and secondly to my family my amazing wife, Vicky, who is my true soulmate, and Lilie and Tomas, my children, who bring so much joy to my life.

I am who I am because of the love they have all given me

Sonny Arguinzoni, international pastor and founder of Victory Outreach International

Throughout my many years of ministry, I have met many young men and women who were broken, hurting and rejected by society. However, I have also seen beyond their outer appearance great potential and I have said, If only they would surrender their lives to God and give God a chance to perform His will in their life.

Paul Lloyd was one of those young men that put his life into Gods hands. He was once broken and hurting, but when he yielded his life to God and became a born-again Christian, God gave him a compassion to reach others, that like him, needed to hear the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, especially those bound by drug addiction and gangsterism.

Paul Lloyds life has been an example to those that knew him before Christ came into his life; to those who know him today, and I believe to those who are yet to meet him. Paul Lloyd has touched thousands with his life-changing testimony. The miracle of Gods redemption is clearly seen in his life. Paul Lloyd is a treasure out of darkness, and is now a beacon to others.

Jesus Christ abides in the Lloyd residence; he is a devoted husband to his wife Vicky and a loving father to his children. God has taken a man hardened by sin and transformed him into a great family man.

Paul Lloyd, was once broken and not much good to himself, today he is a leader, and Pastor to men and women who themselves have been changed by the Grace of God.

As you read this book, you will be inspired and challenged to reach your potential in Christ. As Paul Lloyd has clearly stated it is not an academic book or theological treaties; it is in fact a book for all of us, it is a book about our transformation by the power of God.

God Bless you, enjoy the book.

Why is a powerful word.

We use it in a variety of ways from a cry of pain and confusion to a place of enquiry and a thirst for understanding. Ive used this word in both of these scenarios, and quite often havent received a satisfactory answer. But one thing I know is that if you dont know why youre doing what youre doing, youll never get the best out of it.

So why this book? The answer might not completely satisfy you, but it came about after a series of events that literally forced me to write it, dragging my feet and grumbling to myself. Id always wanted to write but never felt I had it in me. Its funny how we can swing between overestimating ourselves and underestimating ourselves, and this was the latter season. But then I was challenged by several people in a short space of time to put down some of the things Id been teaching and preaching about for over two decades as the senior pastor of a church called Victory Outreach Manchester. Another cheeky someone told me that I probably even had a couple of books in me, and qualified this by ensuring me that even a broken clock is right twice a day so not to worry. But what capped it was a dinner with my wife, Vicky, and a friend of ours called Matt Bird, the CEO of Cinnamon Network International. During the meal the topic got around to books and he asked me what type of book Id write. I had some vague thoughts about my testimony of change or a story of planting a church in inner-city Salford, but he pressed me for a title. Seemingly out of nowhere, I blurted, Leading Broken People. The others went quiet and I started to crumble, but then they both spoke and said they were intrigued and that it sounded great. So thats when this book pregnancy began.