Herb Miller, Leadership is the Key: Unlocking Your Ministry Effectiveness. Abingdon, 1997. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Self-Awareness Ministry Transitions and Interim Ministry LifeandLeaderrship.com Summary I have used this text in my classes from the very first year it was printed. This is actually a toolbox to help leaders assess their best fit for maximum
Fred Smith and David L. Goetz, Leading With Integrity: Competence With Christian Character. Bethany House Publishers, 1999. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Character Formation LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is an older and still very valuable text on character formation for leaders. The chief value is in pointing out the “sectional” nature of character, that we tend
Reggie McNeal, A Work of Heart: Understanding How God Shapes Spiritual Leaders, Updated Edition. Jossey-Bass / Leadership Network, 2010. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Life Experiences LifeandLeadership.com Summary McNeal helps leaders discern how God is at work in their own lives, and to embrace ministries to which they are called. He illustrates these principles in
Robert E. Quinn, Deep Change: Discovering the Leader Within. Jossey-Bass, 1996. Sequel: Quinn, Build the Bridge as You Walk On It Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Character Formation Creating Change Receptiveness, Overcoming Change Resistance LifeandLeadership.com Summary Leaders who are in the trenches need reservoirs from within to maintain stamina and keep challenging those they lead.
Robert E. Quinn, Build the Bridge As You Walk On It: A guide for Leading Change. Jossey-Bass, 2004. Prequel: Quinn, Deep Change Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Character Formation Creating Change Receptiveness, Overcoming Change Resistance LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a follow up to Quinn’s best-selling book, Deep Change. Not only does he tell the story
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, Index to Resources Part of the LifeandLeadership.com ministry resources on Christian Leadership. Leadership development is a universally recognized necessity for all leadership styles and approaches, especially with transformational leadership and empowerment. Ministry resources convey the theme that leaders must develop in at least two ways. First, and most important, is their walk
