No one knows money better than clif Christopher. In this sequel to his best-selling book, Not Your Father’s Offering Plate, Christopher answers real life questions about money and the church that he has been asked over the years in his work in fund raising. As always he pulls no punches. You can trust what […]
Anyone thinking about moving from their present church ought to read this book. It includes assessments of both your present ministry as well as a new invitation to consider. The author provides practical wisdom, evaluative checklist, and worksheets to bring some objectivity to your decision to stay or move.
By Bossidy and Charan
If you’re able to translate business examples into church examples this book offers a wealth of information about how to lead a staff so that dreams actually become reality. I’m going to try to make that translation for you.
Sharing a big hairy audacious goal is the easy part of leadership; making […]
Chad is extremely simple, practical and down to earth yet profound in his understanding of what it takes to be a leader. The book is a quick read that you will find yourself rereading from time to time.
Samual Chad is a consultant to some of the largest churches in the world.
( Kregal Publications, Grand Rapids, MI, 2001) 216 pages, paperback. Obtain from Kregal Publications, P.O. Box 2607, Grand Rapids, MI 49501.
This easy-to-read book, based on the observation of volunteer youth pastor and journalist Andrew Careaga, offers solid foundational material on the importance of the Internet for the coming generations. It is a solid approach […]
Caldwell, Kallestad, Sorensen Drawing from both the example left by Jesus and their sixty years of experience as pastors, the authors paint a vivid picture of the life of a spiritual entrepreneur. The first part of the book is motivational while the second part becomes more practical. If you want your horizon enlarged or challenged, you […]
Grand Rapids, MI, Zondervan, 2003), 173 pages, paperback, $16.99. (Obtain from Zondervan, 5300 Patterson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49530.)
A really good book, but you have to like reading emails. The book is a combination of emails received on www.theooze.com and Spencer Burke’s comments and dialogue, which are excellent. Spencer does a good job of debunking the hero […]
(New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1996) 267 pages (with notes)
This book is written for those who want to discover and develop vision for the future by focusing on the “edge” identified as “fringe competitors, lost customers, and rogue employees.” With an introduction and endorsement by Joel Barker (“paradigm” buster and pioneer), this […]
I’ve followed Browning for over a decade. He has consistently done what he shares in this book- combines the impact of the large church with the intimacy of the small church. Over the years he has refused to plant either large or small church. Instead he has intentionally planted both, depending on t he […]