What two names are automatically associated with the word “leadership?” Answer: Kouzes and Posner. Their landmark works, The Leadership Challenge and Credibility stand head and shoulders above other leadership books. Their latest book, The Truth About Leadership continues to encourage principle-centered leadership. Patrick Lencioni rightly says, “This book cuts through the clutter and reminds usContinue reading “THE TRUTH ABOUT LEADERSHIP – James Kouzes and Barry Posner (2010)”
Category Archives: Leadership
DEAR TIMOTHY: Letters on Pastoral Ministry – Tom Ascol, Ed (2004)
Dear Timothy: Letters on Pastoral Ministry, edited by Tom Ascol includes twenty mock letters to a new pastor. Each letter is meant to inspire, educate, motivate, and admonish. Letters are written by seasoned pastors who have “run the bases” of pastoral ministry multiple times. Topics include matters of character, theological conviction, preaching, evangelism, worship, training,Continue reading “DEAR TIMOTHY: Letters on Pastoral Ministry – Tom Ascol, Ed (2004)”
FATHER HUNGER – Douglas Wilson (2012)
Douglas Wilson is not known for timidity or soft-peddling the truth. His writing style is bold, pithy, and loaded with biblical admonitions and rebukes. His newest book, Father Hunger is no exception. Father Hunger is not your typical parenting book. Readers looking for popular parenting principles should look elsewhere. The subtitle of Wilson’s work aptlyContinue reading “FATHER HUNGER – Douglas Wilson (2012)”
SWITCH: HOW TO CHANGE THINGS WHEN CHANGE IS HARD – Chip Heath & Dan Heath (2010)
Leadership books are a dime a dozen these days. But whenever a good buddy recommends a book, I’m eager to dig in. Especially when that friend is a time-tested leader. Switch is a book about change. We all know how difficult it is to motivate people to change. The Heath brothers present a basic strategyContinue reading “SWITCH: HOW TO CHANGE THINGS WHEN CHANGE IS HARD – Chip Heath & Dan Heath (2010)”
EXCELLENCE: The Character of God and the Pursuit of Scholarly Virtue – Andreas J. Kostenberger
I have been reading a lot of Andreas Kostenberger lately. I am very impressed by his heart for God and precise scholarship. His latest work, Excellence: The Character of God and the Portrait of Scholarly Virtue is a fine addition to his growing body of Christian writing. Kostenberger begins by laying the foundation for excellenceContinue reading “EXCELLENCE: The Character of God and the Pursuit of Scholarly Virtue – Andreas J. Kostenberger”
FINDING FAITHFUL ELDERS AND DEACONS – Thabiti Anyabwile (2012)
A few years ago, I heard Thabiti Anyabwile preach at Together for the Gospel in Louisville. I remember being impressed with his pastoral heart, theologically precise mind, and his feet that were obviously set on obeying and glorifying God. His newest book confirms my first impressions at T4G. Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons reads likeContinue reading “FINDING FAITHFUL ELDERS AND DEACONS – Thabiti Anyabwile (2012)”
CHURCH PLANTER – Darren Patrick (2010)
Church Planter, by Darrin Patrick is an insightful look at one of the most important activities for Christians living in New Testament times. The author carefully organizes his book in three broad categories: The Man, The Message, and the Mission THE MAN In part one, Patrick makes a strong case for men who are biblicallyContinue reading “CHURCH PLANTER – Darren Patrick (2010)”
STICKY TEAMS: Keeping Your Leadership Team and Staff on the Same Page – Larry Osborne (2010)
Sticky Teams by Larry Osborne is a leadership book with an emphasis on team-building. The author maintains, “Sticky teams stick together.” And sticking together in difficult times is an indicator of health. Osborne divides Sticky Teams into three parts, each designed to promote long-term unity and health in local church, which a special emphasis placedContinue reading “STICKY TEAMS: Keeping Your Leadership Team and Staff on the Same Page – Larry Osborne (2010)”
LEADERS WHO LAST – Dave Kraft (2010)
C.H. Spurgeon writes, “Beware of no man more than yourself; we carry our worst enemies within us.” Spurgeon poignantly alerts us to the danger of indwelling sin. The writer of Hebrews warns against that sin; the “sin that so easily entangles” (Heb. 12:1a). Tragically, many Christian leaders fail to heed the warning of Spurgeon andContinue reading “LEADERS WHO LAST – Dave Kraft (2010)”
AGAPE LEADERSHIP – Robert Peterson and Alexander Straunch (1991)
Robert Peterson and Alexander Strauch summarize the life and leadership of Pastor R.C. Chapman in Agape Leadership. More than anything, Agape Leadership puts flesh and bones on the elder qualifications set forth in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Peterson and Strauch cover the pertinent biographical information that one might expect. But the critical elementsContinue reading “AGAPE LEADERSHIP – Robert Peterson and Alexander Straunch (1991)”
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