Pastors

Helping Your Leaders Recognize God’s Voice

Here is an array of books that can help leaders listen for God’s direction. They range from the more mystical to the practical, but can begin the discernment process with your board.

“Beyond Majority Rule” by Michael J. Sheeran (Philadelphia Yearly, 1983).

“Decision Making by the Book” by Haddon Robinson (Victor, 1991).

“Every Life Is a Plan of God” by Oswald J. Sanders (Discovery House, 1992).

“God’s Will: Our Dwelling Place” by Andrew Murray (Whitaker House, 1982).

“Guide to Quaker Practice” by Howard H. Briton (Pendle Hill, 1955).

“Knowing God’s Will” by M. Blaine Smith (InterVarsity Press, 1991).

“Multiple Choices” by Ruth A. Tucker (Zondervan, 1992).

“Yearning to Know God’s Will” by Danny Morris (Zondervan, 1991).

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Danny Morris serves with Upper Room Ministries, Nashville, Tennessee.

Copyright (c) 1995 Christianity Today, Inc./LEADERSHIP Journal

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