Tag Archives: leadership

The Gospel-Driven Church

If you’re a church leader in any way (pastor, deacon, ministry leader), this book is a must read, especially if you are attempting to give your church a shot of energy. The Gospel-Driven Church focuses on how a church might say it’s gospel-driven but in reality it’s not, and what to do to fix that. For many churches in the United States, attempting to attract nonbelievers, to be missional, has been what has driven the church and its leadership.

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People Fuel: Fill Your Tank for Life, Love, and Leadership

Townsend seamlessly ties faith and psychology together to create a relational guide worth its weight in gold.

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The Politics of Ministry: Navigating Power Dynamics and Negotiating Interests

“Politics is the art of getting things done with others,” the writers say in this book’s introduction. Art can be used for good or for evil, and it exists anywhere that people interact with one another, including Christian ministries.

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Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry

Many in Christian leadership positions feel they are missing something. Ruth Haley Barton writes that she is “convinced that the More that we are looking for is the transformation of our souls in the presence of God” (14).

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