By Kevin Harney
A lot of books are being written today on the spiritual character of the leader so when I say this is one of the best books I’ve read on the subject it’s a strong statement.
I have several reasons for such high praise. Not only is the book extremely well written and easy […]
Guder, Darrell L.The Continuing Conversion of the Church
( Grand Rapids, MI, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2000) 222 pages, paperback, $20.00. Obtain from Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 255 Jefferson Ave. S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4570.
Following in the steps of two of his previous books, Be My Witness and The Missional Church, Guder explores […]
Both authors have extensive experience in church planting and have made their share of mistakes- which is what the book is about- avoiding the blind spots of church planting. The authors deal with some of the dirty issues most books on church planting don’t tackle such as losing faith, placing the plant before family, […]
Graham and LebaronThe Horizontal Revolution
(Jossey-Bass) is truly a gem. I give it four stars. One of the best books I’ve read on actually making the transition to team based ministries. The diagram on page 183 alone is worth the price of the book. The authors give detailed, step-by-step suggestions for transition based on what […]
The in-depth research of this book that results in fascinating stories makes the book hard to put down. If you’re looking for brain-twisting reading, you won’t find it here. But if you’re student of how people learn and what causes something to catch on, this book is a gold mind. It has one simply […]
Gibbs, Eddie ChurchNext, Quantum Changes in How We Do Ministry
(Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2000), 252 pages, paperback, $14.99. Obtain from InterVarsity Press, P. O. Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515. www.ivpress.com
Gibbs traces nine of the major quantum shifts occurring today that he feels churches must address to be effective. Gibbs objectively analyzes the […]
Gallup Jr., George & Lindsay, D. MichaelThe Gallup Guide
The Gallup Guide, by George Gallup Jr. & D. Michael Lindsay (Loveland, CO, Group Publishing, 2002) 175 pages, paperback, $16.99. (Obtain from Group Publishing, P.O. Box 481, Loveland, CO 80539.
Churches wanting to use surveys to interpret the trends in their area or the hopes and dreams […]
Craig Galbraith, Oliver Galbraith
This book contains classic management secrets that anyone in leadership will benefit from. The Rule contained the first complete management system in the Western world. The beauty of The Rule is that it has withstood the test of time and is as valid today as it was fifteen centuries ago.
As a […]
By Michael Frost
Having trouble understanding what the Missional conversation is all about? If you are having trouble understanding the implications of Missional then you need to read this book. More than any other book on the subject this one lays it all out. What is best about the book is that toward the end it […]
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