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Gordon MacDonald
Gordon MacDonald is chancellor of Denver Seminary and editor-at-large for Leadership Journal. He is author of numerous books, including Going Deep: Becoming A Person of Influence.
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The Most Influential Book of My Life
Our faith is shaped by the stories we encounter.
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Prayers That Change ME
The Serenity Prayer isn't just for alcoholics.
Must-Reads from Gordon MacDonald
Our editors have compiled our best from this contributor from the archives. Here you'll find ground-breaking, honest, wise coverage that sets Leadership Journal apart.
Incarnate Preaching
It's not just living your words, it's knowing the lives of those you're speaking to.
Why THIS?
Why pastors benefit from knowing their audience well enough to relate to them. Including some basic questions each generation is wrestling with.
Ministry's Sweet Spot
It wasn't till we attempted the untried and untested that I discovered …
Why THIS?
The rewarding work of "people-building."
Speaking into the Meltdown
What might God be saying in tough economic times?
Why THIS?
In a time of economic distress, what questions should we be asking? And how would God answer those questions?
The 3:00 a.m. Phone Call
What makes a pastor a pastor?
Why THIS?
Gordon MacDonald compares the role of pastor with that of the shepherd in Psalm 23, concluding that delivering a sermon is not the most important element of the pastor/shepherd's ministry.
How a Mighty Church Falls
What it takes to prevent congregational decline.
Why THIS?
Gordon MacDonald identifies common signs of congregational decline.
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