Tag: Spiritual Formation

Claiborne, The Irresistible Revolution

Shane Claiborne, The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical. Zondervan, 2006. Referenced in: Shane Claiborne on Social Ministry, New Monasticism / Ordinary Radicals Spirituality and Social Ministry – Shane Claiborne, New Monasticism/Ordinary Radicals From the Publisher Many of us find ourselves caught somewhere between unbelieving activists and inactive believers. We can write a check

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Wells, Living Without Enemies

Samuel Wells and Marcia Owen, Living Without Enemies: Being Present in the Midst of Violence (Resources for Reconciliation). IVP Books, 2011. Referenced in: Series: Resources for Reconciliation – Duke University Divinity School Missional Discipleship and Spirituality – Spirituality and Social Ministry Theological and Philosophical Foundations of Social Ministry From the Publisher With senseless violence occurring

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Maxwell, The Right to Lead

John C. Maxwell, The Right to Lead: A Study in Character and Courage. Thomas Nelson, 2001. Referenced in: Courageous Leadership 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. For this reason, LifeandLeadership.com

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Maxwell, 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leader’s Day

John C. Maxwell, The 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leader’s Day: Revitalize Your Spirit and Empower Your Leadership. Thomas Nelson, 2007. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Spiritual Formation John Maxwell Leadership Library —Inspiring Leadership Brief Intro to Maxwell John Maxwell is perhaps the most widely-read author on leadership and life-effectiveness today. For this reason,

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Maxwell, Partners in Prayer

John C. Maxwell, Partners in Prayer. Thomas Nelson, 1996. Ministry Support Systems John Maxwell Leadership Library – Inspiring Leadership From the Publisher Prayer is the bridge that allows pastors and lay people to partner together effectively in ministry. Author John Maxwell knows this to be true because a prayer-partner ministry changed his church and empowered

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Maxwell, Leadership Promises for Every Day

John C. Maxwell, Leadership Promises for Every Day: A Daily Devotional. Thomas Nelson, 2003. 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

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Maxwell Leadership Bible

John C. Maxwell, The Maxwell Leadership Bible, NKJV. Thomas Nelson, 2007. 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

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Scazzero, The Emotionally Healthy Church

Peter Scazzero and Warren Bird, The Emotionally Healthy Church: A Strategy for Discipleship That Actually Changes Lives, Expanded Edition. Zondervan, 2010. Companion volumes: The Emotionally Healthy Church Workbook. Zondervan, 2010. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Zondervan, 2006. Referenced in: Leadership and Emotional Systems, Self-Differentiation Leadership Development Through Spiritual Formation LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is an excellent, one-of-a-kind volume

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McIntosh, Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership

Gary L. McIntosh, Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership: How to Become an Effective Leader by Confronting Potential Failures. Baker Publishing Group, 2007. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Spiritual Formation LifeandLeadership.com Summary I make constant use of this text when addressing leadership formation, church leadership, and congregational conflict. It is the standard description of the

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Fryling, The Leadership Ellipse

Robert A. Fryling and Eugene H. Peterson, The Leadership Ellipse: Shaping How We Lead by Who We Are. IVP Books, 2009. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Spiritual Formation LifeandLeadership.com Summary All leaders have felt the tension between the life they desire to live in their inner being, and the life they feel compelled to live

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