Leadership Books

A major problem in the local church today is lack of leadership. Simply put, we have more needs than we have leaders to meet those needs. So, how d...

Tough leadership decisions come in many different shapes and sizes--strategic direction, resourcing, priorities, communications, the management of ...

The patriarchal approach to leadership in the African context is indeed an enigma, judging from the unpredictable outcomes and the quest for effect...

Ten years after his death, Edwin Friedman's best-selling A Failure of Nerve continues to offer insights into leadership that are more urgently need...

For the first time in modern history, women are making their way into strategic positions of influence and leadership within the church, public, co...

The 4D Church takes a critical and inspirational look at four aspects of 21st century church ministry: Culture, Hospitality, Worship and Technology...

A fascinating look at what will increase spiritual power in your life and ministry. In 48 Laws of Spiritual Power, best-selling author Frank Viola ...

Christian ministries want to grow — they rightly desire to see more and more people following the Lord Jesus as his faithful disciples. And that's ...

Jeff Tacklind, pastor of Church by the SeaÑa quirky, diverse congregation in Laguna Beach, CaliforniaÑknows from decades of ministry experience tha...

There’s no doubt about it—small group (or home group) leadership is rightly seen as an indispensable ministry. But what’s your goal as a leader? Wh...

In The Missional Leader, consultants Alan Roxburgh and Fred Romanuk give church and denominational leaders, pastors, and clergy a clear model for l...

In The Mindful Leader, Peter Shaw unpacks the Christian concepts underpinning good leadership and management - such as wisdom, hope and truth - off...

Church leadership is a colossal responsibility. There are so many initiatives, people, and problems that jostle for the limited resources available...

The Church of England is fully committed to all orders of ministry being open equally to all, without reference to gender. It also remains committe...

In this innovative and accessible book, Bible college lecturer and experienced pastor Alan Wilson explores nine striking leadership lessons from Mo...

Stop hiding and find healing. Leaders share a unique challenge in bridging the gap between their public and personal lives. Unrealistic pressures a...

Practice the three simple phrases that heal relationships, strengthen connection, and change the world. We all believe that saying, “Thank you,” “I...

There is a growing (if not urgent) need for those being trained for ordained (and lay) ministry to be provided with a more solid grounding in litur...

Through telling my story of brokenness and fragility through to healing and restoration, this book offers an insight into that journey and draws fr...

Stride Small Group Workbook: Creating a Discipleship Pathway for Your Life is a small group workbook, with included leader guide, for Stride: Creat...

In an original and exciting theological move, senior authority on fresh expressions of Church and church planting, Canon Dr George Lings, suggests ...

Leadership. What does it mean? How do I do it? Who is a leader and who is not? Relational Leadership will stimulate your thinking about leadership ...

Being a good leader isn’t easy. It requires courage, humility, integrity, and compassion. Jesus spoke of true leadership as having the ability to b...

A parish church gathers people together from across the community and is a site of resistance against the increasingly atomized and segregated soci...

Every pastor is an interim pastor. Every church and ministry goes through changes in leadership. Despite this truth, few churches are planning ahea...

John Wimber, founder of the Vineyard movement had a unique ability to capture truth in pithy little phrases. “The meat’s in the street,” “Doin’ the...

Do you face a steady onslaught of internal and external pressures you are not trained to handle? Does the resulting anxiety get in the way of your ...

What's the difference between a thriving Christ-centered church that's saturating its city with the Gospel, and other churches that love the Lord, ...

Whether you are pondering a new job, a sense of calling to serve God, or a particular role at church or on the mission field, Life is for Giving wi...

Have you ever felt in over your head? When Eric Peterson became the pastor of a brand-new church, he quickly and wisely turned to his dad for guida...

A high-impact leadership coach gives you the tools you need to maximize your influence in a new role, giving you the ability to meet any challenge ...

Nearly every church is trying to help their congregants build relationships with others, grow as disciples, and/or engage in meaningful service thr...

Leading a small group can literally change the world. We have been commissioned to make disciples who make disciples, and Jesus showed us that the ...

Every leader and manager has a unique style for leading and managing whether a Producer/Workaholic, Visionary/Arsonist, Survivalist/Deadwood, Admin...

Pastor and author Bruce Miller provides practical biblical advice and theological background for difficult ministry decisions regarding complicated...

Why do some leaders stay the course and grow in wisdom while others fall into abuse, deception, and immorality? The Bible gives a clear answer by g...

Every leader wants to finish well, but sometimes the challenges and discouragements in life become too much to handle. Overwhelmed, we settle for l...

“We are followers before we ever lead others, and that following is key to everything. We lead out of following.” In his first book, God’s Leader,...

As a Christian, does your leadership approach look any different from that of those who don't follow Christ? In the Bible, God showed us what leade...

Richard Stearns is a leader who has been tested as a CEO in both secular companies and also as the head of one of the world’s largest Christian min...

In Lead Like It Matters, you'll discover the powerful presence of God that senior pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel call...

Ajith Fernando identifies the foundational elements that allow Christian workers to be both effective and joyful - relating with people, retreating...