Jim Herrington, R. Robert Creech and Trisha Taylor, The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation. Jossey-Bass, 2003. Referenced in: Leadership Development through Spiritual Formation Leadership and Emotional Systems, Self-Differentiation LifeandLeadership.com Summary This volume is perhaps one of the most readable and usable discussions available of the importance of spiritual and emotional
Aubrey Malphurs and Will Mancini, Building Leaders: Blueprints for Developing Leadership at Every Level of Your Church. Baker, 2004. Prequel: Malphurs, Being Leaders (2003) Sequel: Malphurs, Leading Leaders (2005) Referenced in: Leadership Development in Congregations Congregational Ministry Teams LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is the second of a trilogy on leadership by Aubrey Malphurs, this time co-authored
John C. Maxwell, Mentoring 101. Thomas Nelson, 2008. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Life Effectiveness John Maxwell Leadership Library – Inspiring Leadership Empowering Leadership Brief Intro to Maxwell John Maxwell is perhaps the most widely-read author on leadership and life-effectiveness today. For this reason, LifeandLeadership.com cross-lists Maxwell’s writings under different categories: Inspiring Leadership – Maxwell
John C. Maxwell, Winning with People: Discover the People Principles that Work for You Every Time. Thomas Nelson, 2007. Maxwell and Parrott, 25 Ways to Win With People Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Communication Competence John Maxwell Leadership Library — Inspiring Leadership Empowering Leadership Brief Intro to Maxwell John Maxwell is perhaps the most widely-read
John C. Maxwell, The 360-Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization. Thomas Nelson, 2006. The 360-Degree Workbook: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization. Referenced in: Empowering Leadership John Maxwell Leadership Library —Inspiring Leadership Leading In Subordinate Roles Leadership Development Through Life Effectiveness Ministry Staff and Leadership Teams Brief Intro to
John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leaders Around You: How to Help Others Reach Their Full Potential. Thomas Nelson, 2005. Prequel: Developing the Leader Within You Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Life Effectiveness John Maxwell Leadership Library —Inspiring Leadership Empowering Leadership Brief Intro to Maxwell John Maxwell is perhaps the most widely-read author on leadership and
John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You. Thomas Nelson, 2005. Sequel: Developing The Leaders Around You Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Life Effectiveness Leadership Development Through Character Formation John Maxwell Leadership Library — Inspiring Leadership Empowering Leadership Brief Intro to Maxwell John Maxwell is perhaps the most widely-read author on leadership and life-effectiveness today.
Ellen Van Velsor, Cynthia D. McCauley, Marian D. Ruderman, The Center for Creative Leadership Handbook of Leadership Development. Third Edition. Jossey-Bass, 2010. Referenced in: Congregational Ministry Teams Leadership Development in Congregations LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is the recognized standard for leadership training. Though not church-related, it is the most complete description on the most effective theories
Bill George and Peter Sims, True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership (J-B Warren Bennis Series). Jossey-Bass, 2007. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Character Formation LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a sequel to George and Sims, Authentic Leadership, and provides a richer narrative description of how the principles from the first volume express themselves in real life.
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
