Gordon MacDonald, Secrets of the Generous Life. Tyndale, 2002. Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary Gordon MacDonald is a best-selling Christian author. This book is a series of devotional reflections written “for those who want to know how to use what they have been given for the purpose of building God’s kingdom. This
Mark Allan Powell, Giving to God: The Bible’s Good News About Living a Generous Life. Eerdmans, 2006. Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary This book approaches the subject of giving and stewardship from the angle of spiritual formation. The first three chapters express the essential core, that stewardship is an act of worship,
Randy Alcorn, Money, Possessions, and Eternity. Revised and Updated Edition. Tyndale House, 2003. Companion volume: Alcorn, Managing God’s Money Referenced in: Giving and Financial Stewardship LifeandLeadership.com Summary This book reflects Randy Alcorn’s most thorough and passionate teaching on money and possessions, and is recognized as a Christian classic on the subject. It is second only
Missional Foundations for Church Leaders – MISSIONAL LIFESTYLE, DISCIPLESHIP, SPIRITUALITY Part of LifeandLeadership.com ministry resources on Missional Church and Christian Social Ministry, Social Justice, and Urban Ministry. Introduction First Reads on Missional Spirituality and Discipleship Shapevine Series on Missional Spirituality and Discipleship – Frost and Hirsch Radical Series – David Platt on Missional Spirituality and
BURNOUT AND SELF-CARE FOR CHURCH LEADERS Burnout in church leaders is usually multi-dimensional. It may be the result of weakened theological purpose, poor self-care, digression away from God’s call for one’s life, lack of adequate support systems, etc. But it is most often due to a combination of factors. This index points to several ministry
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
Christian Spiritual Formation, Spirituality An extensive collection of ministry resources on spirituality and spiritual formation is in development. In the meantime, follow the links below for related ministry resources on Christian Leadership Development, Ministry Burnout and Self-Care, and Missional Discipleship and Spirituality. Christian Leadership – Look at Biblical and Spiritual Foundations of Leadership. Christian Leadership
SPIRITUAL-STRATEGIC CHURCH RENEWAL Part of the ministry resources on Church Leadership, Church Health and Renewal. Introduction to Ministry Resources on Spiritual-Strategic Renewal First Reads Other Helpful Ministry Resources on Spiritual-Strategic Renewal Related Ministry Resoures Introduction Many attempts at church renewal fall into two extreme categories. One emphasizes spiritual formation but minimizes the importance of missional
