Leadership Journal Winter 2013
volume 34, Issue 1
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From the Editor
Why We Need Plumbers—and Pastors
It's essential to affirm all callings, even pastoral ones.
Theme
Radical Calling
David Platt on being a pastor and a prophet, at the same time.
Refocused Vocation
Over the centuries, it's been distorted, but history also sharpens our view of every Christian's calling.
Call Me Maybe
Creative new titles for pastors
Leading Distracted People
5 ways to de-clutter ministry without losing impact.
Call Forwarding
What it takes to call leaders for tomorrow's church today.
Uncommon Callings
To reach a new generation, we must affirm no just God's general callings, but people's specific callings.
Into the Smoke
Sometimes it takes guts to practice pastoral grace.
Developing Future Leaders
Seven principles for training the next generation of church leaders.
Currents
Words used well
Your words have power.
Are women happy with church?
A new study finds most women are satisfied with their church.
Bienvenidos
Hispanic influence grows in faith and national life.
Commentary
Calling all Christians
There are no second rate callings
It's Your Call
Questions to help discern where God's leading.
Toolkit
Recruiting Team Players
5 questions to ask before adding new leaders
The Just Church by Jim Martin (Tyndale, 2012)
A Leadership Journal review
The New Tent-Makers
Two young pastors are finding fresh ways to combine pastoral ministry and entrepreneurial ventures.
Multiplying the message
A Leadership Journal review
The Force of Habit
A Leadership Journal review
Finding Your Own Preaching Voice
Lawrence E. Aker III discusses learning from mentors while discovering your own style.
Bonus Articles
The 2012 Leadership Book Awards
We highly recommend these titles as you strive to develop your leadership gifts.
Anxiety Attack!
What's a pastor do when he can't find the peace he's preached for years?
Check Your Vitals
Top 10 indicators of relationship health
Catching up with the Global Church
A veteran researcher describes the state of Christian faith around the world.
Fasting Together
Rediscovering the ancient discipline changed my life, and the life of my church.
