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Experienced leaders will tell you that you can’t lead on your own. The
pressure, the impossible decisions, the high risks, the temptations,
the people, the overwhelming schedule—it’s too much. Some leaders seek
outside help. They pray.
Looking for help in their own leadership, entrepreneur Ryan Skoog, CEO
Peter Greer, and executive advisor Cameron Doolittle set out to
investigate how leaders pray. What do they say to God? How often do
they pray, and for how long? Where do they pray? And how on earth do
they make time for prayer?
Skoog, Greer, and Doolittle spent three years researching. They logged
over one hundred hours of interviews with leaders in six continents who
collectively serve in over one hundred countries. They researched or
spoke with global entrepreneurs and business executives of Fortune 500
companies, as well as some of the most influential pastors and ministry
leaders in the world—leaders such as:
• Joni Eareckson Tada
• Philip Yancey
• Francis Chan
• John Mark Comer
• Christine Caine
• David Green
• Mark Batterson
• Among countless others
Here in Lead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing
Leaders, the authors share the spiritual habits, techniques, and
practices of these world-changing leaders, revealing specific details
of their prayer lives. In addition, the book includes prayers for
leaders to use in their own prayer time as well as tools for how to
cultivate a personal and organizational commitment to prayer.
By allowing these men and women to lead us in prayer, we learn not only
how to pray but also how to build a culture of prayer wherever we lead.
It is only when our businesses, ministries, and churches pray that they
will be transformed.
The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing Leaders
Experienced leaders will tell you that you can’t lead on your own. The
pressure, the impossible decisions, the high risks, the temptations,
the people, the overwhelming schedule—it’s too much. Some leaders seek
outside help. They pray.
Looking for help in their own leadership, entrepreneur Ryan Skoog, CEO
Peter Greer, and executive advisor Cameron Doolittle set out to
investigate how leaders pray. What do they say to God? How often do
they pray, and for how long? Where do they pray? And how on earth do
they make time for prayer?
Skoog, Greer, and Doolittle spent three years researching. They logged
over one hundred hours of interviews with leaders in six continents who
collectively serve in over one hundred countries. They researched or
spoke with global entrepreneurs and business executives of Fortune 500
companies, as well as some of the most influential pastors and ministry
leaders in the world—leaders such as:
• Joni Eareckson Tada
• Philip Yancey
• Francis Chan
• John Mark Comer
• Christine Caine
• David Green
• Mark Batterson
• Among countless others
Here in this book, the authors share the spiritual habits, techniques,
and practices of these world-changing leaders, revealing specific
details of their prayer lives. In addition, the book includes prayers
for leaders to use in their own prayer time as well as tools for how to
cultivate a personal and organizational commitment to prayer.
By allowing these men and women to lead us in prayer, we learn not only
how to pray but also how to build a culture of prayer wherever we lead.
It is only when our businesses, ministries, and churches pray that they
will be transformed.
A Relational Approach to Fundraising For many people, fundraising
has become a dirty word. Conjuring images of guilt-inducing
gimmickry, the predominant model saps the joy from both the donor
and the receiver. But what if fundraising has the potential to be
good for the giver, not just the recipient? What if it's about love
and service, not just "What's in it for me?" These are the
questions that Peter Greer, president and CEO of Hope
International, and David Weekley, one of America's most influential
philanthropists, answer in The Giver and the Gift. Based upon their
own relationship and experiences, The Giver and the Gift outlines a
Kingdom perspective on fundraising. Instead of guilt, there is
gratitude. Instead of obligation, joy. It's time to dismantle
certain shaky beliefs and practices, energizing a new generation of
generosity. "How does fundraising become a Kingdom partnership,
instead of just the transfer of funds? As a person who has spent
years in the middle of these partnerships, I found the book fresh,
clear, and extremely helpful." --Denny Rydberg, president of Young
Life
Faith-based organizations are sometimes known for what we're
against--and all too often that includes being against each other.
But amid growing distrust of religious institutions,
Christ-centered nonprofits have a unique opportunity to link arms
and collectively pursue a calling higher than any one
organization's agenda. Rooting for Rivals reveals how your ministry
can multiply its impact by cooperating, rather than competing.
Peter Greer and Chris Horst explore case studies illustrating the
power of collaborative ministry. They also vulnerably share their
own failures and successes in pursuing a kingdom mind-set. Discover
the power of openhanded leadership to make a greater impact on the
world. "I love the African quote, 'If you want to go fast, go
alone. If you want to go far, go together.' I'm grateful to Peter
Greer and Chris Horst for celebrating Christ-centered teamwork and
collaboration in Rooting for Rivals."--RICHARD STEARNS, president
of World Vision U.S. and author of The Hole in Our Gospel
What makes for a flourishing workplace? Many organizations find
themselves spinning their wheels in work cultures filled with
toxicity, dysfunction, conflict, and fear. Unengaged employees drag
down productivity, and ineffective management undermines morale.
How can we create workplaces where people don't just struggle to
get through the day but instead thrive and love what they do and
where they work? Al Lopus, cofounder and CEO of Best Christian
Workplaces Institute, has studied hundreds of organizations to
discover eight key drivers in companies with healthy culture and
engaged employees. He gathers best practices from across a range of
companies and ministries to demonstrate how people at all levels
can work together to accomplish work that matters. Principles and
real-life examples provide concrete ways that organizations can
flourish by building fantastic teams, cultivating life-giving work,
attracting and retaining outstanding talent, and much more. With
compelling case studies, behind-the-curtain revelations, and
enlightening personal anecdotes, Road to Flourishing will motivate
leaders, managers, and their teams to reimagine, reassess, and
renew their commitment to building healthy work cultures where
everyone can flourish.
Is your organization in danger of Mission Drift?
Without careful attention, faith-based organizations drift from
their founding mission.
It's that simple. It will happen.
Slowly, silently, and with little fanfare, organizations routinely
drift from their purpose, and many never return to their original
intent. Harvard and the YMCA are among those that no longer embrace
the Christian principles on which they were founded. But they
didn't drift off course overnight. Drift often happens in small and
subtle ways. Left unchecked, it eventually becomes significant.
Yet Mission Drift is not inevitable. Organizations such as
Compassion International and InterVarsity have exhibited
intentional, long-term commitment to Christ.
Why do so many organizations--including churches--wander from their
mission, while others remain Mission True? Can drift be prevented?
In "Mission Drift," HOPE International executives Peter Greer and
Chris Horst tackle these questions. They show how to determine
whether your organization is in danger of drift, and they share the
results of their research into Mission True and Mission Untrue
organizations. Even if your organization is Mission True now, it's
wise to look for ways to inoculate yourself against drift. You'll
discover what you can do to prevent drift or get back on track and
how to protect what matters most.
At midlife, our perspective can become blurry. Midlife is a
disruptive season where we collide with limitations on all sides.
We recognize there is more of life in the rearview mirror than on
the road ahead of us. We wonder if our lives so far have been
worthwhile. We are uncertain about what lies ahead. But midlife is
also an opportunity to recalibrate our vision. It's a time to look
back, take stock of our lives so far, and refocus on new dimensions
of identity and calling. Peter Greer and Greg Lafferty offer
insight for navigating midlife with fresh clarity and purpose.
Drawing on the wisdom of the book of Ecclesiastes, they show how we
can come to grips with the realities of who we are and what we
should become in the years ahead. In a world that can seem
meaningless at times, God offers perspective that anchors us,
renews us and propels us back into the world in meaningful mission
and service. Rediscover who God has called you to be. And see the
rest of your life with the clarity of 40/40 vision.
Women are entrepreneurs, highly paid professionals, and leaders in
business. Many of us have skills to give. We are marrying later.
Many of us have time to give. Women are also likely to manage the
family money for a significant portion of their lives. Many of us
have money to give. When Kim King, a former corporate lawyer, began
her own giving journey she found herself short on resources that
would guide her along the way. She faced many questions: How much
do I give? How do I find good organizations that are efficient and
effective? What are some of the common methods of giving? How do I
find others to join me on this journey? Most of all, she was eager
to root all of her decisions in a biblical framework. When Women
Give is filled with practical advice and stories to foster growth
in giving at any and every level. Kim shares openly from her own
story, both from her perspective as a donor and from serving on the
boards of several Christian nonprofits. If you want to be a wise
steward of what you've been given, then this book is for you.
A Powerful Warning for All Interested in Charity and Christian
Service
What happens when Christian ministry and social justice lead to
burnout, pride, or worse? Peter Greer knows firsthand how this can
happen. Using stories from his own life and the lives of others in
ministry, Greer shows everyone from CEOs to weekend volunteers how
to protect themselves from the unseen hazards of doing good works
and how to keep the flame of passionate ministry burning brightly.
Includes end-of-chapter questions for personal reflection or group
discussion.
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