Recommended Books For Leadership
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7 Practices of Effective Ministry By A. Stanley, R. Joiner & L. Jones / Multnomah Pub. Inc. (random) Discover seven simple ways to revitalize your ministry through the parable of Ray Martin, the founding pastor of Meadowland Community Church. Busyness, pressures, and programs have blurred his original vision. But a night at a most remarkable baseball game changes everything! Pastors and church leaders will welcome this refreshing approach to ministry. 240 pages, hardcover from Multnomah. |
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Beyond the First Visit: The Complete Guide to Connecting Guests to Your Church By Gary L. McIntosh / Baker * Does your church exhibit the gift of hospitality? What is a newcomers' first impression---are they treated as guests by gracious hosts? McIntosh encourages you to look at your church through visitors' eyes. Learn how to assess your current practices and follow-up; discover new tools and techniques for attracting people and create a welcoming attitude. 192 pages, softcover from Baker. |
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The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict, Third Edition By Ken Sande / Baker The experts agree: this is the best guide to conflict resolution and reconciliation you'll find. Biblically steeped and worldly wise, Sande's time-tested principles will help you transform bitter oppositions into valuable opportunities for growth. Breathe God's grace into hostile disputes in the church, workplace, or home---and receive the immeasurable blessing reserved for "the peacemakers." 318 pages, softcover from Baker. |
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Breakout Churches By Thom S. Rainer / Zondervan Corp. Is it a sin to be average when God wants us to be fantastic? How do mediocre churches turn into magnificent vehicles for changing lives and communities? Rainer found 13 congregations that matched his "chrysalis factor" criteria. Learn how you can apply these transforming features to your part of the body of Christ. 272 pages, hardcover from Zondervan. |
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