Integrity
Discover attributes essential for church leaders.
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PowerPoint| Topics: | Authenticity, Character, Christlikeness, Health, Leadership |
| Filters: | Church staff, Discipleship, Elder, Pastor, Preaching, Shepherd |
| Purpose: | Discipleship |
| References: | 1 Samuel 2:1-36 , 1 Timothy 3:1-4:16, Titus 1:7-9 |
| Date Added: | August 27, 2007 |
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Leadership Journal
Fit to Minister
An entire issue of this practical journal for church leaders focuses on internal qualifications of ministry. Includes outstanding articles by James MacDonald, Richard Doebler, and others.
Read it online at:
http://christianitytoday.com/le/9l3/
Being Holy, Being Human
by Jay Kesler
How can church leaders admit doubts, temptations, and sin without harming their ministries? This book shows how to live with the tension of living with God's call while expressing and fully enjoying one's humanity. (Word Books, 1988; ISBN 091746317X)
Leading with Integrity
by Fred Smith Sr.
"The greatest defense of the gospel we can give is to personify it, not to argue it" is just one gem from this treasure of experienced wisdom on how to minister authentically. (Bethany House, 1999; ISBN 1556619715)
Making the Most of Mistakes
by James D. Berkley
From bungling a building plan to living in sinful deceit, church leaders share the facts and feelings of making those mistakes, as well as how God uses our stumbling to bring recovery and build character. (Word, 1987; ISBN 0917463153)
Leadership Jazz
by Max DePree
Like a jazz musician, a church leader—in voice and touch—expresses personal values and beliefs. A creative approach to who a leader must be in order to lead others. (Currency Doubleday, 1992; ISBN 0385420188)
Leading from the Inside Out
by Samuel D. Rima
A compelling case for the need to master the emotional, intellectual, physical, and spiritual aspects of your personal life before attempting to lead others. (Baker, 2000; ISBN 0801091047)
The Ascent of a Leader
by Bill Thrall, Bruce McNicol, & Ken McElrath
Performance-based skills aren't enough; true leadership also requires character. The process for integrating values like integrity, honesty, and selfless service into the fabric of our lives, organizations, and cultures. (Jossey-Bass, 1999; ISBN 0787947660)
The Heart of an Executive
by Richard D. Phillips
Clear, biblical lessons on leadership from the life of King David that will challenge and equip men and women to raise their aspirations and heighten the impact of their ministry. (Doubleday, 1999; ISBN 0385492332)
The Power of Character
by Michael S. Josephson & Wes Hanson
Perspectives on character and its influence on life, family, work, and society from a distinguished and diverse group of Americans, including Charles Colson, Dan Rather, Stephen Covey, and Dr. Laura Schlessinger. (Jossey-Bass, 1998; ISBN 0787941727)
Transforming Christian Leadership: 10 Exemplary Church Leaders
by Jerry C. Wofford
Drawing from extensive knowledge in the field of management and research with clergy, Wofford argues that a transformational style of leadership modeled after Christ and rooted in strong values is central to the success of Christian ministry. (Baker, 1999; ISBN 0801090938)
Who You Are When No One's Looking
by Bill Hybels
Doing the right thing is easy when we're "on," but what do we do when no one else will know? Has righteousness taken such a hold in our life that we are the same in public and private? Explore this area in relation to courage, discipline, vision, endurance, and love. (InterVarsity, 1989; ISBN 0877849455)
Character: Who You Are When No One's Looking, Christian Basics Bible Study
by Bill Hybels
This booklet is a great companion to the book by the same name. Character is an extremely important issue and this will help you to work through the tough questions in a personal or small group setting. (Zondervan, 1995; ISBN 0830820035)
Character Counts
by Os Guinness
The biography of four men who displayed great character despite adversity; George Washington, William Wilberforce, Abraham Lincoln, and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. These men can inspire us to live with great integrity. (Baker, 1999; ISBN 0801058244)
Renovation of the Heart: Putting on the Character of Christ
by Dallas Willard
We don't have to look far to find examples of moral failures among church leaders. We deal with character struggles ourselves and sometimes wonder if we will ever move past them. Willard explains how this will only happen if we are renovated from the inside out. (NavPress, 2002; ISBN 1576832961)
Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality
by Henry Cloud
A different take on character; Dr. Cloud explains how a lack of character can keep us from becoming all we should be. Focusing on six traits that define people with integrity, this book will challenge any leader to live an upright life. (Zondervan/HarperCollins, 2007; ISBN 0060849681)
