Category Archives: Leadership

LIVING BY REVEALED TRUTH: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon – Tom Nettles (2013) Part 2

Chapter 1: Birth to New Birth Living By Revealed Truth Begins where any biography ought to begin – at the beginning.  Spurgeon was born on June 19, 1834 and was influenced at an early age by dead writers: “The old writers, who are, by far, the most sensible – for you will notice that theContinue reading “LIVING BY REVEALED TRUTH: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon – Tom Nettles (2013) Part 2”

LIVING BY REVEALED TRUTH: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon – Tom Nettles (2013) Part 1

Living by Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon by Tom Nettles is a magnum opus if I ever saw one.  The subtitle nicely summarizes the path that is set before readers as they study the rich biography of the Prince of Preachers and gain insight into the theological landscape that dominatedContinue reading “LIVING BY REVEALED TRUTH: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon – Tom Nettles (2013) Part 1”

I AM A CHURCH MEMBER – Thom S. Rainer (2013)

I remember reading a book in Seminary entitled, The Death of the Church.  Frankly, any notion of the final demise of the church runs counter to the promise made by our Lord in Matthew 16:18 namely – the gates of hell shall not prevail.”  And while the church is, in the final analysis, an indestructible organism,Continue reading “I AM A CHURCH MEMBER – Thom S. Rainer (2013)”

DOCTRINE MATTERS – John Piper (2013)

Over 18 months ago, I accepted the call to serve as the new Senior pastor at Christ Fellowship in Everson, Washington. Early on, I established the benchmarks of what I consider to be ministry that honors God and edifies the people of God.  It is interesting to note that most of these benchmarks emerge inContinue reading “DOCTRINE MATTERS – John Piper (2013)”

FOR THE CITY – Darrin Patrick and Matt Carter (2011)

For the City by Darrin Patrick and Matt Carter is a book for pastors, church planters and Christ-followers who want to make a difference in their respective cities.  The heartbeat of the authors is to instill a passion for proclaiming the gospel faithfully and living the gospel in authentic, transparent, gospel-centered communities. There is much toContinue reading “FOR THE CITY – Darrin Patrick and Matt Carter (2011)”

WHEN THE WORD LEADS YOUR PASTORAL SEARCH – Chris Brauns (2011)

When the Word Leads Your Pastoral Search by Chris Brauns should be required reading for churches who are seeking a new pastor.  This work stands in sharp distinction to much of the material in print that focuses on the pastoral search process. This book  is distinct  in three respects.  First, as the title indicates, theContinue reading “WHEN THE WORD LEADS YOUR PASTORAL SEARCH – Chris Brauns (2011)”

C.H. SPURGEON ON SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP – Steve Miller (2003)

C.H. Spurgeon On Spiritual Leadership by Steve Miller encourages readers, especially pastors, to emulate the life of the prince of preachers – Charles Haddon Spurgeon.  Spurgeon was not only known for his breathtaking preaching; he is also celebrated for his spiritual leadership. The author has selected some key areas of leadership that mark the life ofContinue reading “C.H. SPURGEON ON SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP – Steve Miller (2003)”

THE CONVICTION TO LEAD – Albert Mohler (2012)

Leadership books are “a dime a dozen” these days.  More often than not, the challenge for readers is finding a book devoted to leadership that is worth reading and filled with timeless wisdom.  Over the last several years, I’ve found a several books that pass this leadership test.  A few that come to mind includeContinue reading “THE CONVICTION TO LEAD – Albert Mohler (2012)”

LEADING FROM THE SANDBOX – T.J. Addington (2010)

Leading from the Sandbox by T.J. Addington is a practical book that explores leadership principles for pastors and church leaders.  Addington’s concern is the formation of high-impact teams. The sandbox metaphor is designed as a tool that communicates what truly matters in a church or organization.  The author presents four “sides” of the sandbox, namelyContinue reading “LEADING FROM THE SANDBOX – T.J. Addington (2010)”