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Radical Calling
David Platt on being a pastor and a prophet, at the same time.
Into the Smoke
Sometimes it takes guts to practice pastoral grace.
The New Tent-Makers
Two young pastors are finding fresh ways to combine pastoral ministry and entrepreneurial ventures.
The Just Church by Jim Martin (Tyndale, 2012)
A Leadership Journal review
Calling all Christians
There are no second rate callings
Uncommon Callings
To reach a new generation, we must affirm not just God’s general callings, but people’s specific callings.
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
Words used well
Your words have power.
Multiplying the message
A Leadership Journal review
Are women happy with church?
A new study finds most women are satisfied with their church.
Refocused Vocation
Over the centuries, it’s been distorted, but history also sharpens our view of every Christian’s calling.
Developing Future Leaders
Seven principles for training the next generation of church leaders.
Finding Your Own Preaching Voice
Lawrence E. Aker III discusses learning from mentors while discovering your own style.
It's Your Call
Questions to help discern where God’s leading.
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.
Recruiting Team Players
5 questions to ask before adding new leaders
Call Forwarding
What it takes to call leaders for tomorrow’s church today.
Leading Distracted People
5 ways to de-clutter ministry without losing impact.
Bienvenidos
Hispanic influence grows in faith and national life.
The Force of Habit
A Leadership Journal review
Call Me Maybe
Creative new titles for pastors
Why We Need Plumbers—and Pastors
It’s essential to affirm all callings, even pastoral ones.
The 2012 Leadership Book Awards
We highly recommend these titles as you strive to develop your leadership gifts.
Distracted Disciples
“Texting! Can you not keep watch for one hour without texting?!!”
