LEADERSHIP asked its advisers to recommend books on team ministry. Here, listed alphabetically, are their choices for improving your leadership team.
“Beyond the Bottom Line”
by William Lawrence; Praxis/Moody; $9.99
“This book shows how relationships affect our performance as Christian leaders. A special emphasis on ethics and integrity.”
– Ted Engstrom, president emeritus, World Vision.
“Connecting”
by Paul A. Stanley & J. Robert Clinton; NavPress, $9.95
“Good insights in preventing failures.”
– Donald L. Bubna, pastor-at-large, The Christian & Missionary Alliance.
“How to Run Better Business Meetings: A Reference Guide for Managers”
by the 3M Meeting Management Team; McGraw; $14.95
” … encourages leaders to make the most of their time in teams.”
– Marlene LeFever, manager of curriculum services, Cook Communications Ministries.
“The Icarus Paradox–How Exceptional Companies Bring about Their Own Downfall”
by Danny Miller; Harper Business, $19.95
” … shows how companies’ strengths can become their weaknesses. … a parable for church leadership.”
– Marlene LeFever.
“Leadership When the Heat Is On”
by Danny Cox & John Hoover; McGraw, $19.95
“This book possesses keen insights into leadership and team-building, with great understanding of the changing times and how to generate change.”
– John Maxwell, pastor of Skyline Wesleyan Church in Lemon Grove, California.
“Love’s Unseen Enemy–How to Overcome Guilt to Build Healthy Relationships”
by Dr. Les Parrott III; Zondervan, $15.99
” … includes practical helps and suggestions for those who struggle with the guilt factor–particularly in leadership.”
– Ted Engstrom.
“Managing the Nonprofit Organization: Principles and Practices”
by Peter F. Drucker; Harper Collins; $12
“The standard for anyone leading, managing, or serving in a church or other non-profit organization.”
– William Frey, president of Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry.
“Managing Transitions (Making the Most of Change)”
by William Bridges; Addison-Wesley, $14.38
“This book helps the leader to clarify the critical issues of transition and change, and how to bring your team through it.”
– John Maxwell.
“Multiple Church Staff Handbook”
by Harold J. Westing; Kregel, $10.99
“Very helpful on role clarification, how to conduct staff meetings and leadership retreats, and to set goals. Great stuff on adding staff, putting together the pay package, etc.”
– Donald L. Bubna.
“The Overworked American–The Unexpected Decline of Leisure”
by Juliet B. Schor; Basic Books, $21
“A fascinating look at how consumerism is pushing us to work harder and give up leisure, with disastrous results–it can kill you.”
– Archibald D. Hart, dean of the Graduate School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary.
“Paul and His Converts”
by F.F. Bruce; InterVarsity; $5.95
“One of the finest books dealing with the development of new Christians.”
– Don Argue, president, North Central Bible College, Minneapolis.
“Spiritual Leadership, Responsible Management”
by Michael T. Dibbert; Zondervan, $10.99
“This excellent volume has an outstanding section on developing relationships with staff and dealing with conflicts and challenges.”
– Paul A. Cedar, president, Evangelical Free Church of America.
“21 Bridges to the 21st Century”
by Lyle Schaller; Abingdon, $12.95
“A significant book for thinking pastors.”
– Don Argue.
“The Winner Within: A Life Plan for Team Players”
by Pat Riley; Putnam Publishing Group, $22.95
“Pat Riley … delivers proven, powerful, and practical insights on developing winning teams.”
– John Maxwell.
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