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Experiencing LeaderShift is for the 92% of pastors who score low on the gift of leadership. You read that correctly-92% of all pastors don’t have the gift of leadership as their primary gift.

What caused you to write The Irresistible Church? What was the need? People in America have been polled as being spiritual but not religious. This tells me that they are interested in God but not

By Wayne Cordeiro One of the most practical and hope filled-books ever I’ve read on burn out and depression. Cordeiro’s counsel isn’t theoretical, but born out of the experiences of one of the

Cordeiro and Lewis have nailed it.  If churches want to be authentic and thrive, they have to change their church culture.  It is not about programs or tactics; it is about what's missing at the

Many of the great churches I consult with struggle to find and equip enough coaches for the ministries.  Coaching has become one of the most critical aspects of ministry in growing churches. Comiskey has

(Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1996) 251 pages, paperback, $14.99. Obtain from InterVarsity Press 630-734-4000. www.ivpress.com In his pursuit of the church in a post-Constantina, post-modern culture, Clapp lays bare some of the