Shaw, Robert Bruce Trust in the Balance
(Jossey-Bass, 1997) 242 pages, hardback, $25.00. Obtain from Jossey-Bass Publishers, 250 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94104, 415-433-1767.
One sentence in this book says it all: “there are few failing organizations with high levels of trust.” The author suggests that there are three imperatives to building trust – results, […]
Wright, TimContemporary Worship: A Sourcebook for Spirited-Traditional,
Contemporary Worship: A Sourcebook for Spirited-Traditional, Praise, and Seeker Services, (Abingdon Press, 1997) 187 pages, $19.95, Paperback. Obtain thru Abingdon Press, Nashville, TN 800-251-3320.
The title of the power packed resource book sums up whoever should read this book. Sixteen different authors fill this book with practical information. It […]
The Younger EvangelicalsRobert Webber
The Younger Evangelicals – Facing the Challenges of the New World, by Robert E. Webber (Grand Rapids, MI, Baker Books, a division of Baker Book House Company, 2002) 283 pages, paperback, $15.99. (Obtain from Baker Book House, PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516
This book will blow many of your stereotypes […]
Sider, Ronald J. Philip N. Olson and Heidi RollandChurches That Make A Difference
(Grand Rapids, MI, Baker Books, 2002) 334 pages, paperback, $19.99. Obtain from Baker Books, P.O. 6287, Grand Rapids, MI, 49516-6287.
The authors have provided us with one of the most thoughtful and practical books on holistic ministry written in this century. By holistic […]
Slaughter, Michael and Bird, WarrenReal Followers: Beyond Virtual Christianity
Real Followers: Beyond Virtual Christianity, by Michael Slaughter with Warren Bird, (Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1999), 203 pages, paperback $12.00. Obtain from Abingdon Press, PO Box 801, Nashville, TN 37202-0801.
Slaughter has provided us with a text book on authentic Christian living. This is a must read […]
Smith Jr., ChuckThe End of the World As We Know It
(Colorado Springs, CO, Waterbrook Press, 2001) 235 pages, hardback, $17.95. Obtain from Waterbrook Press, 2375 Telstar Drive, Suite 160, Colorado Springs, CO 80920.)
Absolutely one of the most user- friendly and best books to date on the relationship of postmodern thought to Christianity and how […]
Wilson, Len The Wired Church, Making Media Ministry
(CD-Rom included), (Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1999), 176 pages, paperback, $19.95. Obtain from Abingdon Press, Nashville,TN.
Len Wilson is the staff at Ginghamsburg Church that is responsible for most of the in-house video support for worship. The book shares insights into many of the more practical issues facing […]
Pascale, Richard T. ,Mark Millenmann & Linda GiojaSurfing At The Edge Of Chaos
(New York, NY: Random House, 2000) 320 pages, hardback, $26.95. Obtain from Random House, 201 E. 50th St., New York, NY 10022)
Church leaders who are into the organic approach to understanding organizations and ministry will find this book helpful. The book describes […]
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 […]