Series Guidance for Christian leadership in today's world
Contents : The Genesis and growth of the Africa Christian leadership study / Robert J. Priest -- Characteristics of influential African Christian leaders / David K. Ngaruiya -- Formation of African Christian leaders : patterns from the ALS data / Wanjiru M. Gitau -- Connected--the role of social capital for leaders with impact / Steven D.H. Rasmussen -- Leadership responses during armed conflic…
Part 1. The basics of congregational culture. Why leaders should read this book : the importance of culture -- What are we talking about? : the definition of culture -- What we do : the church's expression of culture -- Why we do what we do : the church's cultural values -- What we believe : the church's beliefs -- How we respond : the church's relationship to culture -- Part 2. Reading congreg…
The meaning of ministry -- The motives of ministry -- The essentials of ministry -- The manner of ministry -- The methods of ministry.
[1] strategic planning for mission -- [2] The leaders' guide.
Foresight, the leader's lead -- Goals: the leader's aim -- The question of timing -- Imparting the vision -- Danger-power at work -- The redemption of power -- The redemption of leadership -- How to become a servant leader -- The status syndrome -- Coping with criticism -- Authority: the leader's mantle -- Biblical stress management -- Relationship: the leader's network -- Trust, the cost of co…
Includes bibliographical reference (page 273).
Many books describe elements of church leadership--what it is and how to do it--but very few focus on the process of personal transformation that is central to being able to lead well. The Leader's Journey provides a blueprint and the practical tools needed to transform the lives of pastors and congregational lay leaders so that they can become truly effective leaders. Blending psychological re…
Revised edition of: Building leaders for church education. 1981. Includes bibliographical references (pages 467-474) and index.
Reprint of the 1989 ed. published by F. Asbury Press. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Susan and Peggy remind us that true leadership is not so much a result of one's position, but rather an outgrowth of Christlike qualities which are neither male nor female.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-207).
Includes bibliographical references.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-220).
"The answers you need to plan, run, or grow your church Pastors and church leaders are constantly faced with tough questions. What size staff does the church need? How many workers are needed in the nursery this month? When is the right time to start a second worship service? How many people should we train for evangelism this year? How does seating and parking impact worship attendance?"--Publ…
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-236).
Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-280)