Leadership Foundations
Put leadership skills to use in the spiritual, managerial, and administrative aspects of your church or nonprofit organization.
See Related:
Training Theme |
PowerPoint| Topics: | Calling, Church board, Conflict, Development, Leadership, Leadership styles, Mentoring |
| Filters: | Church board, Deacon, Discipleship, Elder, Pastor |
| Purpose: | Ministry |
| References: | 1 Timothy 3:1-13 , 2 Timothy 2:1-13, Titus 1:5-9 |
| Date Added: | August 27, 2007 |
Click an image or title below to order any of these recommended resources.
The Unity Factor
by Larry Osborne
A primer on creating and developing healthy church boards (Owl's Nest, 2001; ISBN: 0970818602).
Leadership Handbook of Management and Administration
by the editors of LEADERSHIP
A comprehensive, practical guide that includes chapters on stewardship, raising money for one-time projects, managing and spending church money, and laws concerning church finances. (Baker, 1997; ISBN 0801090407)
Values-Driven Leadership, Second Edition
by Aubrey Malphurs
This church-growth authority offers a step-by-step program to help you discover shared values among church leaders and develop a creed that will unify your church. Includes sample creeds and worksheets (Revell, 1996; ISBN: 0801090156).
The Dynamics of Church Leadership
by Aubrey Malphur
This book provides church leaders with concise information to help them perform the task of ministry with efficiency, fruitfulness, and joy (Revell, 1999; ISBN: 0801090903).
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)
Leadership by the Book
by Bill Hybels, Kenneth H. Blanchard, Phil Hodges
How to model Christlike behavior in the workplace. Full of insights, tools, and tactics for becoming a successful leader where you work (William Morrow, 1999; ISBN: 0688172393).
Spiritual Leadership
by J. Oswald Sanders
Sanders's timeless work now includes modern language and a study guide. Sanders teaches you the principles of spiritual leadership through Scripture and the biographies of godly people (Moody, 1994; ISBN: 0802467997).
Excellence in Leadership
by John White
A look at the model Nehemiah provides for present and future leaders (InterVarsity, 1986; ISBN: 0877845700).
Shepherding the Church
by Joseph M. Stowell
An encouraging book for church leaders, reminding us that Christ equips his shepherds to do the best of things even in the worst of times. Stowell explores issues of character, effective proclamation, spiritual gifts, and Christian growth (Moody, 1997; ISBN: 0802478212).
Transforming Leadership
by Leighton Ford
A sensitive book on the ministry of Christ that addresses leadership issues topically, touching on ambition, how to create and inculcate vision, and training others for leadership (InterVarsity, 1991; ISBN: 0830816526).
Leadership That Works
by Leith Anderson
This book draws from Anderson's 21 years of experience as pastor of a church that has grown significantly (Bethany, 1999; ISBN: 1556619944).
Leadership Is An Art
by Max De Pree
Pithy anecdotes from a successful business executive. A quick read, but full of insights (Random House, 1989; ISBN: 0440503248).
Managing the Non-Profit Organization
by Peter Drucker, Max De Pree, Robert Buford
A nuts-and-bolts look at leadership within the nonprofit environment. (HarperCollins, 1992; ISBN: 0887306012).
An Unstoppable Force: Daring to Become the Church God Had in Mind
by Erwin Raphael McManus
The Church is meant to be an unstoppable force, but too often this is not our experience. This book will challenge you to think about what the Church was created to be and your part in leading it there. (Group Publishing, 2001; ISBN 0764423061)
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don't
by Jim Collins
Though aimed at companies, Collins' book has much to teach the church about leadership. Learn how to embrace and apply principles that will make your church as effective as it can be for the Kingdom of God. (HarperCollins, 2001; ISBN 0066620996)
Visioneering
by Andy Stanley
Vision is a picture of the future that stands in spite of the present. It is an important piece of creating a good future. Using the story of Nehemiah, Andy Stanley walks you through how to create a vision worth pursuing. (Multnomah, 2001; ISBN 157673787X)
Primal Leadership: Learning to Lead with Emotional Intelligence
by Deniel Goleman
Emotions are an important part of leadership, but they are often ignored. Daniel Goleman builds on his concept of Emotional Intelligence and applies it to leadership. (Harvard Business School Press, 2004; ISBN 1591391849)
