Roger Parrott has given us a no nonsense book on how to last a long time in one church. This practical book is filled with down to earth helpful hints how to not only survive long term but to thrive. It’s a must read if you want to stay where you are more than […]
by Doug Pagitt
(Grand Rapids, MI, Zondervan, 2003), 163 pages, paperback, $16.99. (Obtain from Zondervan, 5300 Patterson SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49530.)
Pagitt has shared with us a bird’s eye view of one of the premier experimental communities of faith in the U.S. Solomon’s Porch is a holistic, missional community of faith in Minneapolis that goes […]
Oshry, BarryLeading Systems: Lessons From the Power Lab
(San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., 1999) 202 pages, paperback, $24.95. Obtain from Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., 450 Sansome Street, Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA 94111-3320, 415.288.0260
A gem of a book on systems . . . one that does not need an organizational genius to understand. Through a […]
Sticky Teams by Larry Osborne is one of the most practical and insightful books I’ve read in over two decades. It’s one of those books when you put it down you say “I wish I had written that.’ So I want to spend some time telling you why I think this is such a […]
by Larry Osborne
One of the most practical, to the point, transparent books I’ve ever read on how to lead the Board and Staff. If you have a staff or are about to build one, this is a must read also.
By Larry Osborne
People who have followed my writings know that I was one of the first proponents of churches having a permission-giving attitude and ministry. My book, Sacred Cows Make Gourmet Burgers, clearly defined how churches developed a permission-giving compared to “We’ve always done it this way” attitude. As a result of this attitude, healthy churches […]
By David Olsen
This is a must read for any Christian leader who wants to play a part in what God is doing in our world at this point in time. Olsen has given us a priceless book. It’s not doom and gloom. It clearly shows the way forward. The hope of the American church […]
Newman, RandyQuestioning Evangelism
(Grand Rapids, MI, Kregel Publications, 2004), 269 pages, paperback, $12.99. (Obtain from Kregel, Inc., PO Box 2607, Grand Rapids, MI 49501.)
Viewed from the evangelical perspective, this book borderlines on the profound. Viewed from any perspective, Newman brings a new meaning to the word “Evangelism.” With huge amounts of compassion, Newman brings apologetics into […]
Nelson, Alan and Gene AppelHow To Change Your Church
(Nashville, TN; Word Publishing, 2000) 353 pages, hardback, $21.99. Obtain from Word Publishing, P.O. Box 141000, Nashville, TN.
The authors have provided a valuable tool for church leaders taking their congregations through significant change. The book is a survey of some of the classic material on change, […]