Lynn Anderson, The Jesus Touch: Learning the Art of Relationship from the Master. Howard Books, 2004. Referenced in: Plural-Elder Congregational Leadership Pastoral Care and Counseling Situatonal Leadership Approaches to Evangelism – Conversational/Relational LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is an excellent text for anyone who wants to relate to others like Jesus did. Anderson writes out of decades
Phyllis Beck Kritek, Negotiating at an Uneven Table: Developing Moral Courage in Resolving Our Conflicts, Second Edition. Jossey-Bass, 2002. Referenced in: Criticism, Difficult People and Conversations Leading in Subordinate Roles Ministry Staff and Leadership Teams LifeandLeadership.com Summary Written out the context of training nurses to deal with physicians and health care management, this book explores
Katherine Crowley and Kathie Elster, Working for You Isn’t Working for Me: The Ultimate Guide for Managing Your Boss. Portfolio Trade, 2010. Referenced in: Criticism, Difficult People and Conversations Leading in Subordinate Roles Ministry Staff and Leadership Teams LifeandLeadership.com Summary Not all church leaders will find themselves in the difficult relationships typical of the private
Geoffrey M. Bellman, Getting Things Done When You’re Not in Charge, 2nd edition. Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2001. Referenced in: Criticism, Difficult People and Conversations Leading in Subordinate Roles Ministry Staff and Leadership Teams LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is one of the most practical, common sense books you will find on how to initiate change from a subordinate
Henry and Richard Blackaby, Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God’s Agenda. B and H Books, 2001. Henry and Richard Blackaby, Spiritual Leadership: The Interactive Study. B and H Books, 2006. Referenced: Biblical and Spiritual Foundations of Leadership Congregational Renewal Through Spiritual Revival LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a very popular text on spiritual leadership. It
Emma J. Justes, Hearing Beyond the Words: How to Become a Listening Pastor. Abingdon, 2006. Referenced in: Conflict – Communication, Healthy Behavior, and Forgiveness Leadership Development Through Communication Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary Justes turns to the biblical image of hospitality for a theological grounding of the practice of listening. From this theology, she derives The Four
John Savage, Listening and Caring Skills for Ministry. Abingdon, 1996. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Communication Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is the basis of Dr. Savage’s program, Listening Laboratory I. It describes eleven deep-structure listening skills that have been found very effective in conveying a caring presence and helping others come to terms with their
Blake Neff, A Pastor’s Guide to Interpersonal Communication: The Other Six Days (Haworth Series in Chaplaincy). Routledge, 2006. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Relational Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is perhaps the best introduction available of standard and advanced level communication skills for those in spiritual leadership positions. It is designed for use in college and
Steve Saccone, Relational Intelligence: How Leaders Can Expand Their Influence Through a New Way of Being Smart. Jossey-Bass / Leadership Network, 2009. Referenced in: Communication, Healthy Behavior, Forgiveness Leadership Development Through Communication Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary The fact that this resource was produced by Leadership Network attests to its quality. It also comes highly recommended by
Essential Managers Series Referenced in: General Manuals on Church Administration Leader-Manager Continuum Ministry Teams LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a European-produced set of guides to all areas of leadership and management. There are over 30 books in the Essential Managers Series, and most of them are only 70 pages long. They may not be the first
