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The last thing you need is another book on leadership. So how is
UnLeader different?Leadership-centric conversations dominate the
contemporary evangelical church scene. The largest church
leadership conferences each year include talks from corporate
business executives and world famous CEOs. We are drilled with the
message that if it worked for them it will work for the
church.There is one overwhelming problem. Jesus himself is not our
first choice when it comes to who we model ourselves after as
leaders. Many times the life of Jesus directly contradicts much of
what is being imported into the church under the mantra of
effective leadership.This book is not about eliminating leadership
in the church. UnLeader will help you redefine and recalibrate your
view of leadership according to Jesus' life. Renew your ministry,
reimagine your path to authentic servant leadership, and discover
that the only leaders worthy of being followed in the Church are
the ones who are following Christ himself.Reviews'In a culture
obsessed with leadership and leaders, this book turns the pyramid
upside down, provoking all Christians to reexamine what the New
Testament really has to say about the subject.'-Frank Viola, author
of Reimagining Church'UnLeader is a fast, engaging read that makes
a compelling case for a different way - a starkly Biblical way -
towards leading the church into God's future. -David Fitch, B R
Linder Chair of Evangelical Theology, Northern Seminary'As the
church struggles through seizmic shifts, UnLeader unwraps the
reality of true God-sized influence. The future of the church and
the fate of the world, at least in your neighborhood, are at
stake...so read only if you intend to give your life away.' -Hugh
Halter, author of The Tangible Kingdom and Sacrilege
In The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout, Sean Nemecek takes
Christian leaders on a journey from burnout through recovery and on
to spiritual transformation. By understanding the causes and
symptoms of their burnout, these leaders will be ready to take
practical, actionable steps toward wholeness. Then, if they choose,
they will be poised to do the inner work of spiritual
transformation by the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit. In the
end, these leaders will emerge from burnout more confident in
Christ, more connected with others, and with greater purpose,
courage, and grace in their leadership. This book integrates
biblical interpretation, theology, psychology, and contemplative
spirituality into a holistic approach to recovery. It is filled
with relatable stories of church leaders who have walked this path
and includes discussion questions for personal contemplation or
group discussion. The Weary Leader's Guide to Burnout will help
pastors and Christian leaders develop an integrated approach to
life, work, and ministry through healing and spiritual
transformation.
This volume provides an introduction to the work of Meister Eckhart
and a guide to the spiritual life.
This exceptional hymnal features more than 600 hymns, psalms, and
spiritual songs in contemporary language that is both familiar and
inclusive. The selections are arranged according to the seasons and
festivals of the Christian year, theological topics, and specific
occasions for worship. First published in 1990 and now in its
nineteenth printing, The Presbyterian Hymnal is available in a
variety of editions.
Useful in settings where Spanish language worship is the norm,
this comprehensive hymnal is filled with hymns, songs, choruses and
service music from a Hispanic tradition.
As understanding and awareness of abuse has grown, many revelations
of church leaders abusing their power have come to light. How did
the church get here? Is there a way we can address both individual
and institutional failings to counter the misuse of power and, more
importantly, prevent it in first place? Powerful Leaders? exposes
and explores how leaders are tempted away from a biblical model of
leadership into illegitimate - and in the worst cases abusive - use
of authority and power. Director of Living Leadership, a charity
that focuses on healthy leadership and church culture, Marcus
Honeysett traces how leaders move along a spectrum of healthy to
unhealthy uses of power and position and offers practical wisdom
for countering and preventing harmful leadership. Drawing on his
years of experience in the local church and working with leaders
and congregations, Honeysett unpacks how to spot danger signs of
abuse in the church and provides advice on what to do if you see or
are under unhealthy leadership. He also explores why people don't
blow the whistle and encourages critical self-examination in
existing leaders to ensure they maintain a healthy use of power -
and offers guidance to help leaders improve their skills and move
back towards healthy, biblically-based leadership. For anyone
concerned about improving safeguarding in the church, Powerful
Leaders? will prove a valuable resource. It challenges and equips
both those in leadership and those in a position to hold leaders
accountable, and will empower them to take the necessary steps
forward to create healthier church cultures in which everyone can
thrive.
Richard Stearns is a leader who has been tested as a CEO in both secular companies and also as the head of one of the world’s largest Christian ministries. After stints as CEO of Parker Brothers and then Lenox, Stearns accepted the invitation to leave his corporate career to become the president of World Vision US, where he became the longest serving president in their seventy-year history. During his tenure there he implemented corporate best practices, lowering overheads while tripling revenues. His leadership in calling the American church to respond to some of the greatest crises of our time, notably the HIV and AIDS pandemic, and the global refugee crisis, challenged Christians to embrace a bold vision for compassion, mercy, and justice.
In Lead Like It Matters to God, Stearns shares the leadership principles he has learned over the course of his remarkable career. As a leader who has navigated both secular and sacred spaces, Stearns claims that the values Christian leaders embrace in their workplaces are actually more important than the results they achieve—that God is more concerned about a leader's character than a leader's success. With wisdom, wit, and biblical teaching, Stearns shares captivating stories of his life journey and unpacks seventeen crucial values that can transform leaders and their organizations. When leaders embody values such as integrity, courage, excellence, forgiveness, humility, surrender, balance, generosity, perseverance, love, and encouragement, they not only improve their witness for Christ, they also shape institutions, influence culture, improve team performance, and create healthy workplaces where people can flourish. Through this book, Stearns will inspire a new generation of Christian leaders to boldly take their values into their workplaces to tangibly demonstrate the character of Christ, the love of Christ, and the truth of Christ as they live out their faith in full view of others.
Do you wish you had more qualified, committed, and mission-oriented
leaders in your church to share the ministry workload? Do you have
a passion for cultivating the God-given leadership gifts in others?
Most pastors say that the need to identify and develop leaders is
critical to the health and growth of their church, yet most
churches do not have an intentional plan for doing this. In The
Multiplication Effect, Mac Lake reveals his practical, biblical,
and proven strategy for addressing this leadership shortage and
equipping future leaders to fulfill their kingdom mission. In this
book, Mac Lake will help you: Identify potential leaders using
unique training modules Equip and disciple leaders at every level
of their leadership journey Empower leaders to multiply themselves
by developing other leaders Inspired by the greatest leadership
example of all, Lake writes, "Jesus was a master of leadership
development who saw something in people and then patiently walked
with them to transform their spirit and their skills." Learn how to
lead like Jesus and create a culture of multiplying leaders to
expand God's work in your community and beyond.
An expert in the study of Islam answers thirty important questions
about Muhammad, offering a clear and concise guide to his life and
religious significance. This companion volume to the author's A
Concise Guide to the Quran answers many of the key questions
non-Muslims have about Muhammad, reveals the importance of Muhammad
for Christian-Muslim and Jewish-Muslim interfaith relations, and
examines Muslim and non-Muslim primary sources. This introductory
guide is written for anyone with little to no knowledge of Islam
who wants to learn about Muslims, their beliefs, and their prophet.
This work was originally published in 1936. This volume discusses
the Islamic faith in the perspective of the ancient Arabian
monotheism and its similarities with Christianity and Judaism. The
similarities not only in dogma, but also in the ritual of Nestorian
Christianity are discussed as well as an interpretation of
Mohammed's religious personality.
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The Prophet
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Kahlil Gibran; Introduction by Daniele Nunziata; Notes by Daniele Nunziata
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First published in 1923, The Prophet is a collection of twenty-six
poetic fables that centre around the prophet Al Mustafa, who,
boarding a boat in the city of Orphalese, where he has lived for
many years, prepares to sail home. On the voyage Al Mustafa is
approached by a group of travellers, with whom he discusses deep
topics - love, friendship, passion, pain, religion - and The
Prophet becomes a manual and spiritual guide. This edition features
the original illustrations prepared by the author, as well as an
introduction by Dr Daniele Nunziata, which introduces the great
work for a new generation.
This is Volume XII of sixteen of the Oriental series looking at
Buddhism. It was written in 1926, and looks at the Life of Gotama
the Buddha, a religious teacher and reformer. This work is complied
from the Pali Canon of the three Pitakas.
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