Leadership Journal

Summer 1990

Ambition & Commitment

Volume 11

Fall 1990
Spring 1990

The Leadership Journal archives contain over 35 years of issues. These archives contain a trove of pastoral wisdom, leadership skills, and encouragement for your calling.

Articles in this Issue

THE JONAH SYNDROME

When misdirected zeal replaces holy ambition, we embark on a long obedience in the wrong direction.

How Do I Know I’m Called?

The writer of ‘Amazing Grace’ on discerning God’s call to the pastorate.

THE BACK PAGE

PASTORS AND THE PETER PRINCIPLE

Kenneth B. Quick

Although we hate to admit incompetence, we don’t have to live in fear of it.

RE-CALLED BY GOD

Michael Jinkins

THE PASTOR PARACHUTE

An interview with Richard Nelson Bolles

THE MINISTRY OF MEDIATION

Chip Zimmer

The fine art of getting people at odds to talk–productively.

CALLED BY A CRY

John P. Stobaugh

WHEN YOU FEEL EMPTY

Alistair Brown

If you question your calling and competence, you’re not alone.

READING FOR FUN AND PULPIT

Bing Wall

Books that give both pleasure on Monday and ideas on Sunday.

THE CALL: IS MINISTRY A CAREER?

Ben Patterson

The way we view our task makes all the difference in the world–and in the church.

Rethinking the Evangelistic Sermon

Myron Augsburger

In an age when TV evangelist has become a term of ridicule, is it possible to preach evangelistically and well?

HOLY AMBITION OR WHOLLY AMBITIOUS?

James D. Berkley

When aspiration and pride mix, the result may yet be ministry.

How I Prepare Myself for Worship

Jack Hayford

Different froms of private prayer can make a difference in public worship.

How to Minister Without Applause

Paul Borthwick

God is gracious. Can I be content with that?

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