Sun 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Tue-Thu 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat 3:30-6:30 p.m. | 630 E. University Dr. Granger, IN 46530 | (574) 243-2020

Cart

1
$30.00

Cart

    Leadership

    • 9780834140639 Everyday Discernment : The Art Of Cultivating Spirit-Led Leadership
      Quickview

      Everyday Discernment : The Art Of Cultivating Spirit-Led Leadership

      $14.99

      We need a God who guides, right now, in real time, through the decisions and challenges of our lives.

      The author uses Scripture, a variety of resources, and his professional experience to demonstrate the key ways that Christian leaders can access the Holy Spirit’s guidance to discern God’s truth in the mysteries of everyday experience. Each chapter closes with practical action steps that leaders can take to practice living and working by the Spirit.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780764234033 Lead Like Christ
      Quickview

      Lead Like Christ

      $16.99

      As a Christian, does your leadership approach look any different from that of those who don’t follow Christ? In the Bible, God showed us what leadership looks in his kingdom, and at first a lot of it seems upside-down. The first shall be last. The master shall be the servant. But how can we apply these counterintuitive truths in our own world today? The first step, it turns out, is to become a good follower–a disciple of Christ who always lets him take the lead.

      Rather than focusing on the nuts and bolts of management, Lead Like Christ looks closely at how leaders can better imitate the greatest leader of all. Looking to the example of Christ, regardless of the setting, is the only way to create the relationships, loyalty, and cohesion you need to lead well. This step of humility and obedience is not easy, but it will result in powerful, long-lasting change in both your own leadership role today as well as in God’s eternal kingdom.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780830841790 Hinge Moments : Making The Most Of Life's Transitions
      Quickview

      Hinge Moments : Making The Most Of Life’s Transitions

      $23.99

      In life we have moments in time in which we have an opportunity before us to make a change or to respond to a situation.

      According to Michael Lindsay, president of Gordon College, what follows these instances will depend intrinsically on the decisions we make and the actions we take. These are what he calls “hinge moments”–opportunities to open (or close) doors to various pathways of our lives. Lindsay maintains that getting these moments right can change our lives for the better, and getting them wrong can pose problems for years to come: “Some transitions have a disproportionate impact on our happiness, our contribution to society, and our family’s well-being.” In these pages Lindsay shares faith-based stories of success and failure from his ten-year study of 550 PLATINUM leaders. He has charted seven phases of transition, providing both practical and spiritual insights for making the most of each stage. In uncertain and tumultuous times, there is no better advantage than wisdom gained early.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780310139980 Change Your World Workbook
      Quickview

      Change Your World Workbook

      $19.99

      John Maxwell and Rob Hoskins have invested their lives as champions of change. Maxwell’s organizations EQUIP and the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation have transformed communities by training more than five million leaders from literally every country in the world. Hoskins’s One Hope has transformed the lives of more than one billion children and youth in 120 countries around the globe.

      Now, for the first time, these two leaders have partnered to write a book about how anyone, anywhere, can transform their world. Offering practical principles based on solid research and real-life experience, the authors teach how to recognize where and how to get started, who to recruit, when to mobilize people, what to do, how to communicate, and how to know when they’ve really hit the target. This accompanying workbook integrates the power of Maxwell’s familiar and engaging leadership communication with the research-based international insights of Hoskins’s and One Hope global experience.

      Transformation is within the reach of anyone who is willing to think, speak, and act in a way that values people and collaborates with them to bring about lasting positive change. This workbook will give them the tools to go through the steps, based on the trade book, to make that happen in their lives.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780830847198 Lead Like It Matters To God Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)
      Quickview

      Lead Like It Matters To God Study Guide (Student/Study Guide)

      $13.99

      Lead Like It Matters to God by Richard Stearns is about how the values Christian leaders embrace are more important than the success they achieve.

      This eight-session companion study guide explores seventeen values that will transform your leadership. Following the structure of review, reflect, and practice, this dynamic guide also provides discussion starters for groups to have honest conversations about how values-driven leadership not only improves their witness for Christ but also influences culture and creates healthy workplaces where people and teams flourish. Take a look at the seventeen leadership values you will explore in this study guide:
      *Surrender
      *Sacrifice
      *Trust
      *Excellence
      *Love
      *Humility
      *Integrity
      *Vision
      *Courage
      *Generosity
      *Forgiveness
      *Self-Awareness
      *Balance
      *Humor
      *Encouragement
      *Perseverance
      *Listening

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780830847303 Lead Like It Matters To God
      Quickview

      Lead Like It Matters To God

      $28.99

      Richard Stearns is a leader who has been tested as a CEO in both secular companies and also as the head of one of the world’s largest Christian ministries.

      After stints as CEO of Parker Brothers and then Lenox, Stearns accepted the invitation to leave his corporate career to become the president of World Vision US, where he became the longest serving president in their seventy-year history. During his tenure there he implemented corporate best practices, lowering overheads while tripling revenues. His leadership in calling the American church to respond to some of the greatest crises of our time, notably the HIV and AIDS pandemic, and the global refugee crisis, challenged Christians to embrace a bold vision for compassion, mercy, and justice. In Lead Like It Matters to God, Stearns shares the leadership principles he has learned over the course of his remarkable career. As a leader who has navigated both secular and sacred spaces, Stearns claims that the values Christian leaders embrace in their workplaces are actually more important than the results they achieve–that God is more concerned about a leader’s character than a leader’s success. With wisdom, wit, and biblical teaching, Stearns shares captivating stories of his life journey and unpacks seventeen crucial values that can transform leaders and their organizations. When leaders embody values such as integrity, courage, excellence, forgiveness, humility, surrender, balance, generosity, perseverance, love, excellence, and encouragement, they not only improve their witness for Christ, they also shape institutions, influence culture, improve team performance, and create healthy workplaces where people can flourish. Through this book, Stearns will inspire a new generation of Christian leaders to boldly take their values into their workplaces to tangibly demonstrate the character of Christ, the love of Christ, and the truth of Christ as they live out their faith in full view of others.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780310098379 Starfish And The Spirit
      Quickview

      Starfish And The Spirit

      $19.99

      Leveraging the metaphor Ori popularized in his NYT best-selling book, The Starfish and the Spider, Ori Brafman shows why the distributed structures of starfish organizations are uniquely fit to the church. They can function without a rigid central authority, and their regenerative abilities make them nimbler in reacting to external forces. Seeding starfish networks inside todays churches will prepare the church of tomorrow to be agile while still maintaining the necessary accountability to be effective.

      Rather than advocating the adoption of a starfish structure in place of the hierarchy of the spider, Brafman, along with pastors Lance Ford and Rob Wegner, emphasize the advantages of adapting the structure and order inherent in a spider organization toward a hybrid model–either a Spiderfish approach (leaning toward centralization) or a Starder approach (leaning toward decentralization).

      The Starfish and the Spirit is about creating a culture where church leaders view themselves as curators of a community on mission, not the source of certainty for every question and project. It is about creating a team of humble leaders “in the middle” of the church, not at the top–leaders who naturally reproduce multiple generations of leaders, from the middle out on mission. Imagine a church led by a team whose gifts and talents are completely unleashed, enabling everyone to show up and step up with all they really are. The joy and vigor coming from the collective strength, intelligence, and skill in the community of leaders not only brings greater potency but better yields for your ministry as well. What would it be like to see this kind of healthy leadership reproduced into the second, third, and fourth generation, on multiple strands?

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781784985806 Faithful Leaders : And The Things That Matter Most
      Quickview

      Faithful Leaders : And The Things That Matter Most

      $14.99

      Explore the things that really matter for a successful ministry.

      “Well done good and faithful servant.” Every ministry leader wants to hear these words when they meet their Lord. But what does successful ministry look like?

      There are many books on leadership strategies and church structures, but this one looks at what matters most: the character and attitude of church leaders. It recognizes that the spiritual health of the church leaders in large part determines the spiritual health of the congregation and therefore the success of the ministry.

      In this short, punchy, challenging and at times surprising book, Rico Tice draws on decades of experience in church leadership to call fellow pastors and others with oversight of areas of church ministry to define success biblically, fight their sin, lead themselves and serve their churches. It will be a battle, but one worth fighting because personal holiness and godly leadership matter eternally.

      A must-read on pastoral leadership for pastors, elders, worship leaders, youth leaders and anyone else with a leadership role in church ministry.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780830841646 Tempered Resilience : How Leaders Are Formed In The Crucible Of Change
      Quickview

      Tempered Resilience : How Leaders Are Formed In The Crucible Of Change

      $27.99

      What type of leadership is needed in a moment that demands adaptive change? Exploring the qualities of adaptive leadership within churches and nonprofit organizations, Tod Bolsinger deftly examines both the external challenges we face and the internal resistance that holds us back, showing how leaders can become both stronger and more flexible.

      What type of leadership is needed in a moment that demands adaptive change? Tod Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains, is uniquely positioned to explore the qualities of adaptive leadership in contexts ranging from churches to nonprofit organizations. He deftly examines both the external challenges we face and the internal resistance that holds us back. Bolsinger writes: “To temper describes the process of heating, holding, hammering, cooling, and reheating that adds stress to raw iron until it becomes a glistening knife blade or chisel tip.” When reflection and relationships are combined into a life of deliberate practice, leaders become both stronger and more flexible. As a result, these resilient leaders are able to offer greater wisdom and skill to the organizations they serve. Also available: Tempered Resilience Study Guide

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780834139503 Whats In Your Hand
      Quickview

      Whats In Your Hand

      $16.99

      After decades of tending sheep, Moses is suddenly thrown into one of the greatest and most challenging leadership roles in the Old Testament. His first assignment on the job? Free two million Israelite slaves and lead them through the desert.

      As leaders, many of us can relate to Moses’s feeling of inadequacy in the face of daunting and unknown leadership landscapes that lie before us. In What’s in Your Hand, author Eddie Estep follows Moses’s incredible, sea-splitting journey and offers important leadership lessons that include:

      – Hearing God’s voice
      – Leading through change
      – Managing emotion in leadership
      – Activating your leadership team

      From a timid, self-effacing shepherd to a mighty biblical figure, the life of Moses teaches us a valuable lesson. God is not looking for a perfect leader with a powerful scepter but only a willing servant gripping a staff. “What’s in your hand?” God asks each of us as he calls us to serve and lead the people God loves.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781952025037 Leadership In The Age Of Narcissism
      Quickview

      Leadership In The Age Of Narcissism

      $14.99

      God needs you to lead.

      This leadership development guidebook offers a practical antidote to the poison of narcissism. It is filled with biblical principles and methods for implementing leadership modeled by Jesus Christ.

      God wants to develop you into a better representation of him. I believe self-leadership is the basis for all leadership, so your personal development is crucial. God wants more Christian leaders to impact lives and influence culture. He has designed the church, his people, to lead. You are challenged to look at the inner you. The focus is not about things leaders need to “do” but on how to “be.” In this training manual you will find answers to what godly leadership is, learn solid biblical values, and discover thought-provoking lessons to apply to your life now. Do not put off your growth any longer. This book will transform your life.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781645083443 Managing Conflict Creatively 30th Anniversary Edition (Anniversary)
      Quickview

      Managing Conflict Creatively 30th Anniversary Edition (Anniversary)

      $19.98

      What does the Bible say about conflict resolution?

      ??Nobody likes conflict, especially when both parties are “part of the same team.” Unresolved conflict can lead to missionary attrition, but healthy conflict-resolution can be a wonderful growth opportunity, leading to problem-solving and team-building.

      In Managing Conflict Creatively, Dr. Palmer first introduces the dynamics of conflict and the common styles of conflict management. After providing a Biblical background, he then identifies types of conflict and how to develop conflict management skills, specifically in cross-cultural situations. Lose your fear of conflict as you walk through case studies, engage in discussion questions, and learn to:
      – Identify the stages of conflict and steps of healthy problem solving
      – Encourage healthy conflict resolution in its early stages
      – Identify your personal conflict style and the characteristics of an effective moderator
      – Overreact less amid conflict
      – Consciously choose a conflict-resolution style tailored to each situation
      – Disagree well and resolve conflicts and misunderstandings without harming your witness
      – Manage conflict in positive ways that foster growth and collaboration

      This manual is intended to serve as a teaching tool and a study guide for cross-cultural
      conflict management courses in Bible colleges, mission organizations, and churches. Thirty years after its original publication, this practical, Bible-centered approach to the dynamics of conflict and conflict management in cross-cultural situations remains relevant, both abroad and in today’s hybrid cities.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781641234979 Harnessing The Power Of Tension
      Quickview

      Harnessing The Power Of Tension

      $24.99

      The word tension comes from the Latin word tendere, which means “to stretch.” It’s not a bad thing to be stretched in our careers, our parenting, our ministries, or our leadership. Without tension, we become stagnant and stop growing. In fact, we might even say that tension is both inevitable and, in many cases, desirable in life and leadership.

      In Harnessing the Power of Tension: Stretched but Not Broken, international leadership consultant Sam Chand examines tension as it arises in and between the arenas of business, church, and family. The presence of tension isn’t a flaw in you or a threat from others. It’s not a problem to solve, but a strain to be used. When you develop this perspective and you encounter tension, you’ll be less confused and feel less guilty because you understand that tension isn’t the result of your error or flaw. You’ll experience less pressure to figure everything out and less compulsion to resolve it quickly and completely.

      When we accept tension as a reality of life, we gain confidence and mental clarity when we encounter it. Our focus isn’t on getting rid of tension, but using it to create something better than before. We don’t walk on eggshells, afraid to say the wrong thing. We learn when to speak up, when to ask questions, when to listen, and when to let things go. As we relax in the middle of tension, we see people and situations more clearly, and we invite our families and teams into the process of creatively using tension in life and leadership.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780830831838 Leader In You
      Quickview

      Leader In You

      $19.99

      Have you ever been thrust into a surprising place of leadership? Are you looking for a mentor who has had similar experiences? Ebony S. Small is a young leader with a wealth of experience in both churches and organizations. She’s got practical and biblical wisdom to offer whether you are just starting or are looking for a fresh start in your life and leadership. Every life experience-good, bad, or indifferent-is a distinct marker that God used to hardwire you for purpose and help you lead from an authentic and healthy place. The power of God’s presence is not just for your benefit but also for all in your sphere of influence. This book invites you to discover your unique leadership gifts and skills, showing how our obedience to God unleashes a ripple effect that can alter the destiny of generations to come.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781546013273 Leadership By The Good Book
      Quickview

      Leadership By The Good Book

      $28.00

      Serve with integrity to take your business or ministry to the next level with this helpful leadership guide from a successful Christian entrepreneur and billionaire.

      For founder and chairman of World Wide Technology, David L. Steward, his philosophy is simple and founded on a biblical principle: “For the Son of God came not to be served but to serve” (Mark 10:45). As a business leader, he says, the first priority is to serve employees.

      Together with Brandon K. Mann, managing partner and CEO of Kingdom Capital, these two leaders distill their wisdom in Leadership by the Good Book, a field guide for leaders who want to bring respect, integrity, honesty, and trust to the workplace. Steward and Mann draw from personal experience, and share insights and examples from other world-class leaders who share how God’s Word has informed and influenced their leadership. Each chapter provides questions for reflection and a brief prayer to provide a catalyst for change, not only in your leadership practices, but in your relationship with God. With Leadership by the Good Book you will understand fully how to lead and serve the people you interact with each day, all according to teachings from the Bible.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781641580175 Lifelong Leadership : Woven Together Through Mentoring Communities
      Quickview

      Lifelong Leadership : Woven Together Through Mentoring Communities

      $22.48

      What helps leaders break through to new levels of impact? What sustains leaders in the unrelenting work of Christian ministry? What guides leaders through difficult transitions and perplexing challenges?

      While many leadership books focus on the individual, Lifelong Leadership offers a comprehensive Mentoring Community model to support and develop Christian leaders, extending the work of God in and through ministry. This model was inspired by Leighton Ford as a way to inspire and support young leaders. MaryKate Morse is the inheritor of this leadership legacy. Her team has developed the Mentoring Community model, which is easy to replicate in a variety of settings.

      Lifelong Leadership has been field-tested throughout the world by leaders of various ages, contexts, and experiences and includes testimonials about the enduring impact of this collaborative approach to leadership development. If you’re looking for a successful leadership model in which people trust one another and share each other’s burdens, commit to personal growth over time, and integrate the abiding presence of God, you’ll want to implement Lifelong Leadership with your team.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781501899423 Embody : Five Keys To Leading With Integrity
      Quickview

      Embody : Five Keys To Leading With Integrity

      $19.99

      Pastors and other leaders feel trapped in systems and institutions where actions and decisions often seem to have little to do with the scripture they read or the theology they profess. They are swept into leadership norms that resemble business models more than mission. They see in others and (sometimes) recognize in themselves the disconnect between their own theology and their leadership. They feel unable to fully integrate their beliefs with their behavior.

      Many leaders–younger ones, especially–are frustrated and disillusioned by this disconnect. They see hypocrisy all around them, and in themselves. They see that our culture is at a critical juncture, which gives ministry a greater sense of urgency. But they want to do things differently, to be what they believe. They want to embody their Christian beliefs in every decision, every act of ministry leadership.

      The functional authority of scripture must be evident in the way church leaders lead, both within the congregation and in the public square. The way we church leaders lead proves the bible does–or does not–matter. In Embody, Karoline Lewis shows how to frame leadership in the church and public square theologically, and from the perspective of incarnation. She shows how leadership can be a direct line between what you believe and what you do. She incorporates examples of Jesus’ leadership and the Paraclete in the Gospel of John, showing how leadership was achieved by walking beside.

      Embody offers practical things for the reader to consider and do, instruction and guidance for how to make the ‘integration steps’ necessary in order to become an embodied leader, and exploration of core components of embodied leadership.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781546017905 Wisdom On Leadership
      Quickview

      Wisdom On Leadership

      $10.00

      Bestselling author and leadership authority John C. Maxwell has combined 102 of his most influential quotes into one convenient book!

      “Leadership loves daily, not in a day.”

      Use 102 of John Maxwell’s best quotes on leadership to inspire your own inner leader. Whether you want to increase your influence, prepare yourself for that big promotion, or get a handle on leadership for the first time, you can trust John Maxwell to help you in the journey.

      Maxwell gives you clear leadership philosophies, prompts you to examine yourself, and encourages you to become the leader you’ve always wanted to be.

      3 in stock

      Add to cart
    • 9780857219534 Gifted : Women In Leadership
      Quickview

      Gifted : Women In Leadership

      $14.99

      Gifted – women in leadership. You would be mistaken if you thought this book was just for women. It looks at the history of women in church life and leadership, at egalitarianism and complementarism and says – women are leaders and so are men , what can we learn from each other ? It’s looks at different leadership styles, gifts and skills. And it’s also includes other women’s stories from Margaret Sentamu and Christy Wimber to a Vicky Thompson and Bev Murrill. There are other contributors.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781400217182 Intentional Churches : How Implementing An Operating System Clarifies Visio
      Quickview

      Intentional Churches : How Implementing An Operating System Clarifies Visio

      $18.99

      In spite of many church leaders and Christian researchers doubt about the local church’s relevancy and ability to grow, there are many churches growing and making disciples. They are implementing a revolutionary new Intentional Growth Planning operating system.

      Pastors and church leaders are frequently frustrated and overworked, not knowing how to create systems and structures to support church growth and the making of more and better disciples. Just as laptops and smart phones have an operating system, the church needs a biblically-based operating system which its various programs and activities can effectively plug in to. In Intentional Churches, church growth leaders Doug Parks and Bart Rendel unveil a proven and practical operational system that will help leaders clarify their unique vision, filter trends and new idea through their mission, improve implementation abilities, and maintain unity and alignment to what matters most. It is a repeatable and transferable process any church can learn!

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781641233934 Sequence To Success
      Quickview

      Sequence To Success

      $16.99

      Every one of us gets anywhere in life due to three things: someone observes us, forms an opinion about us, and decides to give us an opportunity…or not. Likewise, we do the same thing with others. People have played this essential role in our lives, and we play it in the lives of those around us–and no matter how skilled we’ve become, we can play it even better.
      The sequence applies in business, the church, marriages, parenting, and friendships. We often assess others in the blink of an eye. We instinctively notice the look on someone’s face, the tone of voice, or the body language that’s consistent or different from the words being spoken. We react to our observation, but we seldom stop to analyze before we respond–it just happens, and it happens immediately: we observe and have an opinion, and based on what we’ve determined in that second, we either give the person an opportunity to engage with us or we close the door and remain guarded.

      The Sequence to Success: The Three O’s That Will Take You Anywhere in Life is a leadership book, but it’s not limited to corporate presidents, CEOs, and lead pastors; it’s for everyone who has a position of influence in another person’s life–and that includes all of us. In this book, Sam Chand brings our subconscious assumptions into the light. With more insight and confidence, you’ll make better decisions to advance the people around you…or perhaps show them the door. The principles also help you become more conscious that people are observing you and forming opinions about you that will open or close doors of opportunity.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781400216260 Multiplication Effect : Building A Leadership Pipeline That Solves Your Lea
      Quickview

      Multiplication Effect : Building A Leadership Pipeline That Solves Your Lea

      $19.99

      Most pastors say that the need to identify and develop leaders is critical to the health and growth of their church. Yet, most churches do not have an intentional plan for doing this. In this book, Mac Lake reveals a practical strategy for addressing this problem.

      How do you develop leaders in a church setting–good leaders, qualified leaders, leaders who are committed, who possess the DNA of the church, and leaders who produce results? The majority of churches have tried everything, but is what they are doing working? Unfortunately, in most cases, no. The Multiplication Effect is a proven, tested program, designed using unique training modules to help identify potential leaders, equip and disciple them at every level of their leadership journey, and empower them to multiply themselves by developing other leaders. Churches who use this plan will become “cultures” of leader development built into the structure and mission statement of the church and thus solve their leadership shortage.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781642960129 ReVisioning : How To Stay Sharp At Every Stage Of Your Church's Life
      Quickview

      ReVisioning : How To Stay Sharp At Every Stage Of Your Church’s Life

      $17.99

      An ARC Resources Title

      Vision. It can be a very slippery thing. As leaders, we can have a crystal-clear sense of purpose and direction at some points, but they may seem like foreign objects from time to time. Sooner or later, it happens to all of us. In this book, Pastor Greg Surratt shares his story of asking himself hard questions… and finding the answers to be both surprising and inspiring. He addresses the crucial topics of limitations, culture, and legacy, but he also dives into harder issues of how to handle heartaches and what actually captures the hearts of the people we lead. Re-Visioning is designed to recharge our leadership batteries and equip us to inspire our teams with humility, boldness, and joy.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780830845910 Longing For Revival
      Quickview

      Longing For Revival

      $21.99

      Revival begins with God, but it’s lived out through us. James Choung and Ryan Pfeiffer have seen revival in their own ministries, with remarkable transformation in both individuals and communities. They unpack what revival looks like, how Christians can anticipate it, and how they can experience it, providing a model of revival leadership for Christians who want to facilitate and spread revival in their contexts.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780830778508 Relentless Pursuit
      Quickview

      Relentless Pursuit

      $17.99

      From the CEO and co-founder of Hope for Justice, author of Impossible Is a Dare, and creator of the Dear 26 Year Old Me podcast comes an honest, compelling, and inspiring collection of wisdom and experience to empower those in business and ministry to see their world-changing vision become a reality. In Relentless Pursuit, Ben Cooley speaks with self-made billionaires, Grammy-award winning musicians, megachurch pastors, and network marketers, who give unprecedented access to the challenges, struggles, and doubts they have faced on their journey and share what helped them maintain momentum and achieve success.

      Featuring members of the band Rend Collective, Natalie Grant, John Siebling, Young Living Royal Crown Diamond members, Sir Brian Souter, and others, this book provides strikingly honest stories of how they built their careers and what they learned in the moments they felt like giving up.

      This book is for anyone who wants to make a difference in the world. It will not only provide the tools you need to make your dream a reality but will allow you to apply the lessons these leaders have learned to your life.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780310086246 21 Leadership Issues In The Bible
      Quickview

      21 Leadership Issues In The Bible

      $19.99

      WHAT’S CHALLENGING YOUR LEADERSHIP? THE BIBLE HAS AN ANSWER!

      If you’re trying to influence even one person, you are a leader. And that means you’re facing challenges. The more you lead, the greater the number of challenges you face. How do you solve them?

      Dr. John C. Maxwell has been exploring these issues and helping leaders with them for decades. Where did Maxwell, recently named the #1 leadership and management expert in the world by Inc. magazine, gain such insight into leadership? From the Bible! John asserts that the Bible is the greatest leadership book that has ever been written.

      In this study, John addresses twenty-one of the most common issues leaders face. Starting with internal issues such as identity, purpose, pride, and self-leadership, and moving on to others such as criticism, change, diversity, teamwork and recruiting, John shows how leaders in the Bible addressed these issues with boldness and clarity, or, conversely, how they failed to lead. Either way, the lessons are clear. You can improve your leadership for not only your own sake, but also for that of your team and those you serve.

      In this twenty-one lesson study, John guides you through Scriptures that reveal the challenges leaders face and the solutions available to them. Each lesson includes:
      *THE ISSUE DEFINED: a brief description and introduction to the Issue
      *CASE STUDIES: THREE BIBLICAL STUDIES: including leaders such as Joseph, Moses, Ruth, David, Nehemiah, Peter, Titus, and Jesus–that reveal and illustrate the Issue
      *STUDY QUESTIONS: reflection and application questions to help you dig into the stories of the men and women in Scripture and learn from them
      *LEADERSHIP INSIGHT AND REFLECTION: questions to help you assess and improve your own leadership skills
      *TAKING ACTION: practical takeaways and direction to help you incorporate each lesson into your daily life
      *GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: questions to help you learn and process the Bible study material with other like-minded people who want to grow in leadership

      Start with the issues where you most need help, complete the entire study as a course in problem solving, or meet with your team, using it as their next training in leadership development. 21 Leadership Issues in the Bible can help you become a better leader in any area of your life as you seek to influence others for Christ.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781683592976 Servant Of All
      Quickview

      Servant Of All

      $12.99

      What did Jesus really mean when he said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, the servant of all” (Mark 9:35)?

      Servant leadership is commended by popular leadership writers and scholars. However, much of the practical, theoretical, and even theological commentary on servant leadership doesn’t do the Bible justice. It fails to account for the context and history of interpretation around this often-quoted saying of Jesus. This context has everything to do with a truly biblical understanding of servant leadership, and that’s what Servant of All unfolds. In a culture where greatness is often confused with fame or competence, Servant of All is a much-needed correction.

      This useful guide includes personal and group reflection questions, ideal for ministry training and discipleship.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781632962966 Leadership Durability : The Definitive Guide To Overcoming Burnout And Buil
      Quickview

      Leadership Durability : The Definitive Guide To Overcoming Burnout And Buil

      $31.23

      Leadership burnout is accelerating

      Leaders are easily fascinated with whatever can make us go faster, build bigger, be somebody, and win. But with the unrelenting pace and weight of leadership, the tricks fail and the stress catches up. Maybe this book finds you already sick and ready to exit your leadership post. Maybe you’re just now crawling out of leadership sickness. Wherever you are, Leadership Durability hopes to serve you by answering:
      *What is going wrong? Exactly what is breaking under the hood, both biologically and spiritually?
      *Why am I breaking? What paradigms, rhythms, and patterns have led me to sick and unsteady leadership?
      *What’s next? What remedies can be applied in the key areas of sleep, rest, work, nutrition, and fitness?

      Throughout these pages, you will discover not only resilient leadership, but God’s grace in the journey of leadership. It’s time to stop leading from a place of burnout and sickness.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781632962959 Leadership Durability : The Definitive Guide To Overcoming Burnout And Buil
      Quickview

      Leadership Durability : The Definitive Guide To Overcoming Burnout And Buil

      $23.73

      Leadership burnout is accelerating

      Leaders are easily fascinated with whatever can make us go faster, build bigger, be somebody, and win. But with the unrelenting pace and weight of leadership, the tricks fail and the stress catches up. Maybe this book finds you already sick and ready to exit your leadership post. Maybe you’re just now crawling out of leadership sickness. Wherever you are, Leadership Durability hopes to serve you by answering:
      *What is going wrong? Exactly what is breaking under the hood, both biologically and spiritually?
      *Why am I breaking? What paradigms, rhythms, and patterns have led me to sick and unsteady leadership?
      *What’s next? What remedies can be applied in the key areas of sleep, rest, work, nutrition, and fitness?

      Throughout these pages, you will discover not only resilient leadership, but God’s grace in the journey of leadership. It’s time to stop leading from a place of burnout and sickness.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781632963253 For God And Country
      Quickview

      For God And Country

      $21.23

      Most Christians understand the importance of integrating faith with work, striving to be ambassadors for Christ wherever they go. But how many Christians are either in the military or employed by the government and feel as though they can’t blend their beliefs with work? How many more are in a leadership position and find themselves having to choose when to serve Christ? Many Christians either don’t know how to serve Christ in their position, or are simply too scared to. Throughout For God and Country, readers will come to know what it is like to serve Christ and lead simultaneously. In this book, we will discuss:
      *What servant leadership looks like while serving our country
      *The value in serving our country and in serving Christ
      *The meaning of our work as servants and leaders
      *The only sacrifice that brings life

      Faith and leadership no longer have to be separate. Join Mike Root as you seek to serve Christ and bring glory to His name in all you do.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781641232173 New Thinking New Future
      Quickview

      New Thinking New Future

      $24.99

      “Our thought processes are so familiar, so ingrained, that we can’t imagine thinking a new way. It’s like our minds are running antiquated software that’s slow, with lots of glitches, and is unproductive, but it’s all we’ve ever known. We need to upgrade the software in our heads!”–Sam Chand

      Some people thought they made Sam Chand “an offer he couldn’t refuse” when they invited him to speak at a two-day event overseas. After all, they were paying for first-class travel and accommodations for both Chand and his wife, plus throwing in a generous honorarium. But he didn’t jump at the opportunity. Chand was only interested in “the long-term, existential impact” on attendees. He asked, “Will every activity give me the opportunity to influence influencers? And can I be part of a leadership journey instead of just a leadership event?”
      Rather than monetary gain, Chand was interested in building relationships. He was thinking in a different way than they were.

      Chand notes that our perceptions and thinking patterns determine our emotions, values, and beliefs, influencing how we respond to people and events. Sometimes, we are not even aware of the reasons behind what we say and do because our responses may be ingrained from childhood.

      But Chand believes all of us can have New Thinking for a New Future. He has set out to help people move beyond specific goals and consider objectives and key results, challenge themselves, ask crucial questions, and “upgrade the software” in their heads. Through this book, Chand hopes to help others “think more deeply, more clearly, and more productively than ever before.”

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781400210886 Managing Leadership Anxiety
      Quickview

      Managing Leadership Anxiety

      $19.99

      Pastor and leadership development expert Steve Cuss explains how personal anxiety and leadership frustration is the result of not being “self-aware” and provides simple tools readers can use to do something about it.

      Most leaders want to handle complicated situations, difficult people, and unknown territory with less anxiety. But their lack of noticing how “self” gets in the way is their greatest liability. This blind spot is the primary source of personal frustration, unhealthy relationships, and ineffective leadership. To become a powerful asset in God’s kingdom, it is essential to identify and address the human tendency to avoid self-awareness.

      Steve Cuss believes healthy leaders must focus not just on skill-based training but also must understand their own natures and tendencies. In Managing Leadership Anxiety, Steve provides simple tools for recognizing recurring self-defeating behavioral patterns or rigid thinking. The concepts presented are foundational to spiritual growth as they encourage both self-awareness and trusting God. This book offers valuable principles to followers of Jesus who are hungry to learn to “think about the way they think” so they can overcome relational and leadership anxiety and lead in healthy and vibrant ways.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781400210923 Developing Female Leaders
      Quickview

      Developing Female Leaders

      $19.99

      Kadi Cole, world-class creative thinker and 30-year veteran in leadership and people development, offers a practical strategy to help church and organizational leaders intentionally craft work and volunteer cultures that facilitate the development of women leaders.

      Christian leaders use only a small portion of their female volunteer potential for several reasons. Some don’t know how to intentionally and professionally develop and deploy women’s talents and abilities. Others don’t have the staff or resources. Then there are those who can’t get past unfortunate cultural traditions and organizational systems that commonly leave women with the choice to either limit their potential or go outside their church or volunteer organization for training and then invest their skills elsewhere. Developing Female Leaders by Kadi Cole is the book for leaders who face these challenges.

      Using contemporary interviews with and about women in key church and organizational roles combined with more than 30 years of research on the development of professional women leaders, the author has created eight easy to implement “best practices” that help accelerate a woman’s organizational contribution. Thorough appendices and references make this book a one-of-kind publishing event.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780310086284 21 Qualities Of Leaders In The Bible
      Quickview

      21 Qualities Of Leaders In The Bible

      $19.99

      Where do most people today turn for leadership? Some examine the world of politics. Some look for models in the entertainment industry. Many look to the world of business-to the successful stories of CEOs, management consultants, and theoreticians with PhDs. However, the truth is that the best source of leadership teaching today comes not from not any of these sources but from the one true source: the Word of God. The Bible is the greatest source on leadership that has ever been written.

      John Maxwell has spent decades researching and equipping others for leadership, and his primary source of leadership principles has always been the Word of God. In this workbook, he draws on the stories of the men and women in Scripture to show how they modeled what he calls “the 21 indispensable qualities of a leader.” He also shows how many of the people in the Bible failed to embody these leadership qualities, and how that affected them and, in some cases, entire populations of people.

      Sessions include in-depth studies on the leadership qualities of men and women such as Ruth, Boaz, Joshua, David, Abigail, Nathan, Elijah, Daniel, Stephen, John, Paul, James, and especially Jesus.

      Each session contains the following sections:
      *The quality: An overview of the quality and how it operates (includes quotes from the book and discussion questions based on the qualities covered)
      *Biblical example: An overview of the primary character in the Bible who demonstrated that quality or wrote about that quality
      *Another look: Bible study questions based on the highlighted passages
      *Highlighting the lesson: questions that focus on the central teaching points
      *Lasting implications: questions to help draw out personal conclusions
      *Daily assignments: five sets of questions that guide readers on how to put the qualities into effect during their week

      This workbook has been designed to enhance readers’ experience of working through John Maxwell’s leadership materials and is intended both for individual use and for small groups.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781949856088 Blood Sweat And Bricks
      Quickview

      Blood Sweat And Bricks

      $14.99

      There are issues rarely discussed in training classes or through conventional leadership books that can hold us back as leaders. Blood, Sweat and Bricks: Laying Your Foundation for Effective Leadership, offers straightforward insights for developing yourself into a more effective leader.

      Author Terrie Glass’s experiential wisdom will teach and encourage newly promoted staff members, managers who want to move to the next level, and experienced leaders mentoring others. Whether you lead by title or example, this book will make you truly effective.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780718074081 Developing The Leader Within You 2.0 (Anniversary)
      Quickview

      Developing The Leader Within You 2.0 (Anniversary)

      $19.99

      In this thoroughly revised and updated 25th-anniversary edition of his now-classic work, John C. Maxwell reveals how to develop the vision, value, influence, and motivation required of successful leaders-now in paperback.

      Twenty-five years ago, John Maxwell published the book that forever transformed how we think about leadership. Developing the Leader Within You revolutionized the way leaders are made and in the process sold more than one million copies. Now John Maxwell returns to his classic text to include the leadership insights and practices he’s learned in the decades since the book first appeared. Thoroughly revised and with two completely new chapters, this new edition updates the foundational principles for transformative leadership that Maxwell has used as a leader for more than 40 years. No matter what arena you are called to?family, church, business, nonprofit?the principles Maxwell shares will positively impact your own life and the lives of those around you. New readers as well as longtime fans of Maxwell and the original book won’t want to miss out on this one.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780830841509 Politics Of Ministry
      Quickview

      Politics Of Ministry

      $25.99

      Foreword By Steven Garber
      Introduction
      1. Three Ministry Stories
      2. The Four Dynamics Of Politics
      3. Power In Ministry Politics
      4. The Branches And Roots Of Interests
      5. Personality Interests
      6. Organizational Interests
      7. Societal Interests
      8. Negotiation With Power For Interests
      9. Negotiation In Cell Four
      10. Ethical Issues In The Politics Of Ministry
      11. Tom Moves Into A Political Swamp
      Postscript: How People Learn The Politics Of Ministry
      Acknowledgments
      Appendix 1: Emotions Checklist
      Appendix 2: Constructing And Exploring A Family Diagram
      Notes

      Additional Info
      We all need help navigating the politics of ministry.Politics is often considered a dirty word. It brings to mind lies and manipulation, accusations and scandals. But at its most basic level, politics is simply the everyday activity of getting things done with other people: understanding their interests, recognizing the power dynamics at play, and learning how to negotiate relationships and institutions to achieve a common goal.

      These realities are as true in ministry settings as anywhere else. In The Politics of Ministry, Bob Burns, Tasha Chapman, and Donald Guthrie combine their long ministry experience with sociological research on the topic. Filled with real-life stories taken from a variety of ministry settings, this book sets out wise principles and practices that help us see more clearly the political dynamics at play in our churches and parachurch ministries.

      All ministry is political. As servants of Christ’s kingdom, we are called to navigate the politics of ministry with grace, wisdom, and charity. This book shows us how the gospel of Jesus changes the way we work with those around us toward our common goal.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780830845613 Hermanas : Deepening You Identity And Growing Our Influence
      Quickview

      Hermanas : Deepening You Identity And Growing Our Influence

      $19.99

      Prologue: Bienvenidos A La Mesa
      Part 1: Identify And Intimacy
      1. Esther: Who Am I? A Mestiza For God’s Mission, Kristy Garza Robinson
      2. The Shulamite Woman: Amada, First And Foremost, Natalia Kohn
      3. The Bleeding Woman And Mija Leadership, Noemi Vega Quiones
      4. Hannah: Forsaken To Faithful, Natalia Kohn
      5. Mary Of Bethany: A Vulnerable Leader Choosing Intimacy, Kristy Garza Robinson
      6. Rahab: Atrevida, Allied, And Faithful Liberator, Noemi Vega Quiones
      Part II: Influence And Impact
      7. The Canaanite Woman: Breakthrough At The Margins, Natalia Kohn
      8. Ruth: Crossing Borders And The Hesed Of God, Kristy Garza Robinson
      9. Tabitha: Mision Integral Y En Conjunto, Noemi Vega Quiones
      10. Lydia: Women And Men In Gospel Partnership, Natalia Kohn
      11. Deborah: A Warrior Woman Fighting For Her Gente, Kristy Garza Robinson
      12. Mary: The Word Within, Noemi Vega Quiones
      Epilogue: Levantense Hermanas
      Acknowledgments
      Notes

      Additional Info
      God calls Latinas to lives of influence. He created his Latina daughters to partner with him, live into the incredible plans he has for each of us, and walk in his grace and strength to help change this world. But many of us have heard cultural messages that make us doubt our adequacy. We have not seen many Latina women in positions of leadership, and we need more mentors and role models.

      Natalia Kohn, Noemi Vega Quiones, and Kristy Garza Robinson share their own journeys as Latinas and leaders. They find mentorship in twelve inspirational women of the Bible, including Esther, Rahab, Mary, and Lydia, who navigated challenges of brokenness and suffering, being bicultural, and crossing borders. As we deepen our spiritual and ethnic identities, we grow in intimacy with God and others and become better equipped to influence others for the kingdom. The insights here will help any who seek to empower Latinas in leadership.

      You are not alone on this journey. Join your sisters and partner with our heavenly Father as you become the Latina leader God has called you to be.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780310106678 Humilitas : A Lost Key To Life Love And Leadership
      Quickview

      Humilitas : A Lost Key To Life Love And Leadership

      $24.99

      Humility, or holding power loosely for the sake of others, is sorely lacking in today’s world. Without it, many people fail to develop their true leadership potential and miss out on genuine fulfillment in their lives and their relationships. Humilitas: A Lost Key to Life, Love, and Leadership shows how the virtue of humility can turn your strengths into true greatness in all areas of life. Through the lessons of history, business, and the social sciences, author John Dickson shows that humility is not low self-esteem, groveling, or losing our distinct gifts. Instead, humility both recognizes our inherent worth and seeks to use whatever power we have at our disposal on behalf of others. Some of the world’s most inspiring and influential players have been people of immense humility. The more we learn about humility, the more we understand how essential it is to a satisfying career and personal life. By embracing this virtue, we will transform for good the unique contributions we each make to the world.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780830845514 Women In Gods Mission
      Quickview

      Women In Gods Mission

      $24.99

      Preface

      Part 1: Appreciating Their Stories
      1. God’s Amazing Daughters
      2. Navigating Power When Serving
      3. Being Authentic When Leading

      Part 2: The Faithful Connected Leader
      4. A Distinctive Foundation
      5. Connected In Different Ways
      6. Persevering With Wisdom
      7. Prioritizing Impact And Excellence

      Part 3: Realities Of Gender Discrimination
      8. Caring About Challenges
      9. Strategies That Accommodate Others
      10. When Accommodation Hinders Faithfulness

      Part 4: What Women Need To Do Their Best Work
      11. Husbands Who Act Like Jesus
      12. A Healthier Metaphor In The Workplace
      13. Men Courageously Opening Opportunities
      14. Cultivating Encouragement And Growth
      15. Addressing Remaining Issues

      Conclusion: What Might This Mean For The Future?
      Acknowledgments
      Appendix: Research Details And Methodology
      Notes
      Bibliography

      Additional Info
      Women have advanced God’s mission throughout history and around the world. But women often face particular obstacles in ministry. What do we need to know about how women thrive?

      Mission researcher Mary Lederleitner interviewed and surveyed respected women in mission leadership from across the globe to gather their insights, expertise, and best practices. She unveils how women serve in distinctive ways and identifies key traits of faithful connected leaders. When women face opposition based on their gender, they employ various strategies to carry on with resilience and hope. Real-life stories and case studies shed light on dynamics that inhibit women and also give testimony to God’s grace and empowerment in the midst of challenges.

      Women and men will find resources here for partnering together in effective ministry and mission. Organizations can help women flourish through advocacy, mentoring, and addressing structural issues. Wherever God has invited you to serve and lead, discover that you are not alone as you answer the call.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781632962614 Emotionally Agile Leader
      Quickview

      Emotionally Agile Leader

      $18.73

      Leaders have to know themselves well and understand the people around them in order to quickly navigate the challenges that face them daily. Come along with Kevin and learn how to create a competitive advantage, change swiftly with the needs of your field, and hone your emotional agility

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780310094074 Developing The Leader Within You 2 Workbook Revised (Workbook)
      Quickview

      Developing The Leader Within You 2 Workbook Revised (Workbook)

      $21.99

      Twenty-five years ago, John Maxwell published the book that forever transformed how we think about leadership. Developing the Leader Within You revolutionized the way leaders were made and, in the process, sold more than one million copies. John Maxwell now returns to his classic text to include the leadership insights and practices he has learned in the decades since the book first appeared.

      The Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook is thoroughly revised to update the foundational principles for transformative leadership that Maxwell has used as a leader for more than forty years. This guide serves as a perfect companion to the book and will help individuals and groups dive deeper into the principles John Maxwell outlines for inspiring, motivating, and influencing others. This workbook will especially help readers explore the value of:

      -Achieving success using the Five Levels of Leadership
      -Building trust through personal integrity
      -Prioritizing (it’s not how hard you work, but how smart you work)
      -Creating positive change and understanding the evolutionary process involved
      -Developing people, a leader’s most appreciable assets
      -Identifying and solving problems and preventing their recurrence
      -Defining and articulating a vision (or contagious dream) for your organization
      -Become character-driven instead of emotion-driven
      -Building on the leadership skills you already possess

      No matter what arena you are called to serve–family, church, business, nonprofit–the principles John Maxwell shares on effective leadership will positively impact your life and the lives of those around you. New readers as well as longtime fans of Maxwell and the original book won’t want to miss out on this one.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781501832482 Curating Church : Strategies For Innovative Worship
      Quickview

      Curating Church : Strategies For Innovative Worship

      $32.99

      If we are willing to shift our approach to church, we will better connect with increasingly heterogeneous cultures. This shifting requires curation. Church leaders must learn to be curators! Churches in modernity were set up to facilitate a particular kind of experience with God. Church was its own (protected) culture. In the wake of postmodernity, facilitated by new forms of (digital) communication, we are entering a new epoch in the history of the church. Curators manage the tasks of connection, preservation, and transformation, in their care for cultural artifacts and communities. When someone serves as a curator, they make connections between different elements in the culture, preserving the best of cultural traditions, and promoting fresh ways of thinking and being in the world. What might this work of curation mean for us? In Curating Church, readers learn how curation can reorient and sharpen the ways and work of the church. Curation can inform how we connect with cultures beyond the church, preserve what is best in the rich history of Christian thought and expression, and nurture spaces where contemporary persons may be transformed by the gospel. This book helps readers to understand with new richness the church and the world, and it equips them to become active in making those connections-as curators-with and for others.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780830845521 Sojourners Truth : Choosing Freedom And Courage In A Divided World
      Quickview

      Sojourners Truth : Choosing Freedom And Courage In A Divided World

      $19.99

      Preface

      Part I: Formation
      1. Pain: Truth Is, Your Identity Can Get You Into Hot Water
      2. Grace: Truth Is, Women Are The Unsung Heroes In This World
      3. Community: Truth Is, There Is No Place Like Home
      4. Purpose: Truth Is, Winners Don’t Quit On Themselves

      Part II: History
      5. Consciousness: Truth Is, It’s Time To Wake Up
      6. Deliverance: Truth Is, Freedom Comes To Those Who Demand It
      7. Trust: Truth Is, We Have A Money Problem

      Part III: Wilderness
      8. Anger: Truth Is, There’s Something That Can Kill You
      9. Death: Truth Is, Remembering Can Bring Us Together
      10. Humility: Truth Is, There Is Hope Worth Holding On To
      11. War: Truth Is, We Must Prepare To Fight

      Part IV: Redemption
      12. Live: Truth Is, We Can Find A Way Out Of The Wilderness
      13. Build: Truth Is, You Need The Right People And The Right Perspective
      14. Heal: Truth Is, Love Will Lead Us Home
      15. Light: Truth Is, Beauty Can Come From Ashes
      16. Home: Truth Is, We Need Courage To Live Redeemed
      Notes

      Additional Info
      In A Sojourner’s Truth we are drawn into the journey of a young African American girl from South Carolina to the United States Naval Academy and then into a calling as a speaker, mentor, writer, and teacher.

      Intertwined with Natasha Sistrunk Robinson’s story is the story of Moses, a leader who was born into a marginalized people group, resisted injustices of Pharaoh, denied the power of Egypt, and trusted God even when he did not fully understand or know where he was going. Along the way we courageously explore the spiritual and physical tensions of truth-telling, character and leadership development, and bridge building across racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, and gender lines.

      You are invited to bring along your story as well-to discover your own identity, explore your truth-revealing moments, live unafraid, and gain a deeper sense of purpose.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781513803036 Soul Force : Seven Pivots Toward Courage
      Quickview

      Soul Force : Seven Pivots Toward Courage, Community, And Change

      $16.99

      How can we harness the energy for change that lives in each of us? How can we maximize our power to pivot from fear to freedom and from hurt to hope? How can we bring fullness of life to our communities and our souls?

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781614488231 Pit Crew : Praying Our Pastors Will Finish The Race
      Quickview

      Pit Crew : Praying Our Pastors Will Finish The Race

      $16.99

      Get in the race. Put on your protective gear and take your place in the pit stall. Start your engines prayer warriors because this will be the read of your life.
      Whether you are a new believer or not, you will enjoy reading about the issues pastors face in this fast-paced format. Numerous pastors share their heart wrenching stories in Pit Crew: Praying Our Pastors Will Finish the Race. Like the apostle Paul, these ministers want to be able to say, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4:7).

      NASCAR nut Sally U. Smith will keep it fun with some great stories from racing and metaphors on how to compare praying for your pastor to a pit crew. Writing from the pew on this issue, Smith will fill your tank with prayer tips on how to intercede for your pastor, how to be an instrument of renewal, and how to lead and start a prayer group. Pit Crew comes loaded with prayer lists for you and your prayer huddle.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780991626328 Building Credibility In Leadership
      Quickview

      Building Credibility In Leadership

      $19.99

      Today there is a lack of trust in leaders, notably those leading the church, potentially leading to a lack of trust in God Himself – the Leader. As secondary leaders we must help to build credibility in leadership by remembering that our service is “unto the Lord.” This book giving sound instructions on how to become the type of leader God has destined you to be.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780830846450 Strengthening The Soul Of Your Leadership (Expanded)
      Quickview

      Strengthening The Soul Of Your Leadership (Expanded)

      $27.99

      Foreword By Gary A. Haugen
      Introduction
      1. When Leaders Lose Their Souls
      2. What Lies Beneath
      3. The Place Of Our Own Conversion
      4. The Practice Of Paying Attention
      5. The Conundrum Of Calling
      6. Guiding Others On The Spiritual Journey
      7. Living Within Limits
      8. Spiritual Rhythms In The Life Of The Leader
      9. Leadership As Intercession
      10. The Loneliness Of Leadership
      11. From Isolation To Leadership Community
      12. Finding God’s Will Together
      13. Re-envisioning The Promised Land
      Afterword By Leighton Ford
      Discussion Guide
      Appendix: How Is It With Your Soul?
      Gratitudes

      Additional Info
      “I’m tired of helping others enjoy God-I just want to enjoy God for myself.”

      With this painful admission, Ruth Haley Barton invites us to an honest exploration of what happens when spiritual leaders lose track of their souls. Weaving together contemporary illustrations with penetrating insight from the life of Moses, Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership explores topics such as

      responding to the dynamics of calling
      facing the loneliness of leadership
      leading from your authentic self
      cultivating spiritual community
      reenvisioning the promised land
      discerning God’s will together

      Each chapter includes a spiritual practice to ensure your soul gets the nourishment it needs. Forging and maintaining a life-giving connection with God is the best choice you can make for yourself and for those you lead.

      This expanded edition includes a new appendix for self-evaluation, “How Is It with Your Soul?” and a flexible six- or twelve-week discussion guide for groups.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9780830841479 Canoeing The Mountains (Expanded)
      Quickview

      Canoeing The Mountains (Expanded)

      $26.99

      Part 1: Understanding Uncharted Territory
      1. Seminary Didn’t Prepare Me For This
      2. Adventure Or Die
      3. A Leadership Model For Uncharted Territory

      Part 2: On-the-Map Skill Set
      4. Competence And Credibility
      5. Preparing For The Unknown
      6. Eating Strategy For Breakfast

      Part 3: Leading Off The Map
      7. Navigating The “Geography Of Reality”
      8. My Italian Grandfather Was Killing Me
      9. Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There . . . Then Do Something
      10. The Mission Trumps!
      11. Take A Good Look Into The Coffin

      Part 4: Relationships And Resistance
      12. Gus And Hal Go To Church
      13. Et Tu, Church?

      Part 5: Transformation
      14. How A Nursing Mother Saved America
      15. The End Of Our Exploring

      Epilogue: Taking The Hill With Grandma
      Study Guide
      Acknowledgments
      Notes

      Additional Info
      14th Annual Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year, LeadershipExplorers Lewis and Clark had to adapt. While they had prepared to find a waterway to the Pacific Ocean, instead they found themselves in the Rocky Mountains. You too may feel that you are leading in a cultural context you were not expecting. You may even feel that your training holds you back more often than it carries you along.Drawing from his extensive experience as a pastor and consultant, Tod Bolsinger brings decades of expertise in guiding churches and organizations through uncharted territory. He offers a combination of illuminating insights and practical tools to help you reimagine what effective leadership looks like in our rapidly changing world.If you’re going to scale the mountains of ministry, you need to leave behind canoes and find new navigational tools. Now expanded with a study guide, this book will set you on the right course to lead with confidence and courage.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart
    • 9781641230261 Spirit Of Leadership
      Quickview

      Spirit Of Leadership

      $19.99

      You were born to lead. Now it’s time to become a leader. Leaders may be found in boardrooms, but they may also be found in families, schools, and organizations of all kinds-anywhere people interact, nurture, create, or build. Contrary to popular opinion, leadership is not meant for an elite group of people who, by fate or accident, become leaders while everyone else is consigned to being a lifelong follower. After personally training thousands of leaders from around the world, best-selling author Dr. Myles Munroe reports that while every person possesses the potential of leadership, many do not understand how to cultivate the leadership nature and how to apply it to their lives. In The Spirit of Leadership, Dr. Munroe defines the unique attitudes that all effective leaders exhibit, explains how to eliminate hindrances to your leadership abilities, and helps you to fulfill your particular calling in life.

      in stock within 3-5 days of online purchase

      Add to cart

    Cart

    1
    $30.00

    Cart