Leading on Empty
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 most Godly men I know. Cordeiro lays open the inner regions of his heart and soul as he skillfully and gently guides […]
Cordeiro and Lewis, Culture Shift
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 heart of a congregation – a loving, biblical culture in which transformation can occur. This culture represents the intersection of three values: […]
Comisky, Joel, How to Be a Great Cell Group Coach
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 given us a really good, basic, and practical book for coaches of cell group leaders. However, my reading of it suggests that everything […]
Clapp, Rodney, A Peculiar People
(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 major myths concerning the church and offers us a picture of the church as a way of life. All spectrums of the […]
Christopher, Cliff, Whose Offering Plate Is It?
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 you […]
Cionca, John R, Before You Move
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.