Download or read book The Principles of Leadership and Structure of the Local Church written by Joseph Dele Tunji and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2005-07-14 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP AND STRUCTURE OF THE LOCAL CHURCH The principle of leadership and the structure of the local church is a revelation on divine leadership and ways to establish the structure of the local church. The focus in this book is on the life of Nehemiah as a leader. He gave spiritual insight into godly leadership and methods to set the structure of the local church. Moreover, to discover the cause for the total breakdown of the gates and walls of Jerusalem, and ways by which Nehemiah resolved the problems. Some of the exciting topics in this book include: - THE LIFE OF NEHEMIAH - THE IMPORTANCE OF GODLY LEADERSHIP - THE PRAYER OF NEHEMIAH - THE TOOLS FOR SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP IN THE LOCAL CHURCH: INTERCESSION AND SUPPLICATION - THE STRUCTURE OF THE LOCAL CHURCH

Download or read book Lead written by Paul David Tripp and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2020-08-24 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The church is experiencing a leadership crisis. What can we do to prevent pastors from leaving the ministry? For every celebrity pastor exiting the ministry in the spotlight, there are many more lesser-known pastors leaving in the shadows. Pastor and best-selling author Paul David Tripp argues that lurking behind every pastoral failure is the lack of a strong leadership community. Tripp draws on his decades of ministry experience to give churches twelve gospel principles necessary to combat this leadership crisis. Each of these principles, built upon characteristics such as humility, dependency, and accountability, will enable new and experienced leaders alike to focus their attention on the ultimate leadership model: the gospel.

Download or read book The Church Beyond written by Bob Barrett and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Ellena (Bishop of Nelson, NZ, 2007) - This is a book written by an experienced leader to stretch and challenge developing leaders. Effective leadership is essential to the health and vitality of the local church. Bob is able to identify those key concepts that transcend time and setting. I encouraged Bob to write this book because he had the habit of challenging me in such a way that led me to reflect on aspects of my own leadership and each of these occasions were times of personal growth and development. This book also does that and is an excellent resource for anyone wishing to grow in leadership. Derek Eaton (Bishop of Nelson, NZ, 1990-2006) - This book is a "must" for those who have been called to leadership in the church - both lay and ordained. One would be hard pressed to find better help so practical and so soundly based on Scripture. In a day when solid, sound, and dare I say it, successful examples of leadership are hard to find, this book is a goldmine of relevant, sensible information which will challenge the reader to be the very best he or she can be for our Lord and for his kingdom. The contents of this book come not only from research and observation but from actually putting these principles into practice and I am not sure if I have seen another - in its content and its easy layout - so applicable to the New Zealand and Australian situations today. Murray Robertson (Senior Pastor, Spreydon Baptist Church, Christchurch, NZ 1968-2009, Pastor Emeritus 2010) - It is so good to have a book written out of extensive leadership experience in the New Zealand context. It provides a goldmine of helpful observations. I particularly appreciate Bob's emphasis among other things on the fact that we need to keep growing in our leadership experience. It is applicable to a variety of denominational perspectives. Although denominations have different governance structures the leadership challenges that are faced are essentially the same. A feature is its section on effective management, which is often neglected in leadership books. A failure to grasp essential aspects of this has been the undoing of some pastors' ability to lead.

Download or read book Teams That Thrive written by Ryan T. Hartwig and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do the top church teams do to thrive together? Researchers and practitioners Ryan Hartwig and Warren Bird have discovered churches who have learned to thrive under healthy team leadership. Using actual church examples, this coaching tool presents their discoveries, culminating in five disciplines that will enable your team to thrive.

Download or read book Fired Up Leadership written by Les Higgins and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Local Church Governance written by Todd Wesley Macleod and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of this thesis has been interested for years in the nature of the respective roles of and working relationship between pastors and their boards and congregations. His own experience in a church whose organizational structure had outlived its usefulness fueled the drive to study the relationship between factors which can change, such as congregational size and pastor's leadership style, and the effectiveness of its organizational structure. When does the interplay between these factors indicate the need to modify or replace the organizational structure and how do leaders know when and how to change? The purpose of this thesis is to help church leaders understand the nature of local church governance, be able to identify some indicators of necessary change, and provide some principles to follow during the process. Chapter One builds the Biblical foundation for understanding leadership and governance in the local church; Chapter Two provides the historical context for the development of governance in the local church from the apostolic period through to modern day, following a thread most relevant to the Baptist context. Chapter Three introduces and summarizes the essential nature of local church governance as expressed in three contemporary models. Chapter Four introduces the method and goal of the original research undertaken in this thesis, which was to describe the narratives of five Baptist churches who, for different reasons and under very different circumstances made changes to their organizational structures. Chapter Five analyzed their stories for lessons and principles from which others might benefit, while Chapter Six presents guiding principles and recommendations.

Download or read book Natural Church Development 101 written by Christian Schwarz and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised introductory brochure for Natural Church Development

Download or read book Understanding the Principles of Church Growth written by Professor Isaac O. Ojutalayo and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2019-04-06 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of this work, Isaac Ojutalayo, has done his research on the subject of leadership and church growth. The contents of this book are the written evidence. The eleven chapters embrace some of the most important and necessary things that leaders should learn and practise, whether they are ordained ministers or lay workers in the church. The principles he has written about can also be applied in circular organisation. This book reveals Dr Isaac Ojutalayo’s academic achievement and experimental development. He has divided each chapter into readable sections that can be easily discussed and studied. The book is suitable for individuals and groups who are called by God to lead His people. Dr Isaac Ojutalayo is passionate that leaders be men and women of excellence, whether the congregation they lead is large or small. He stresses communication, generosity, honesty, and continuing education with the highest level of trust, all essential elements of church growth. He points out repeatedly that the church and the world community are suffering from a crisis of leadership, that bold and honest leaders are needed in the church and in the marketplace, as well as in the home. In my analysis he has called for transformational leaders to rise up and effect change. It is very clear that he is saying that many leaders work within situations. Transformational leaders change what can be talked about, whereas many other leaders talk about pay-offs. Transformational leaders talk about goals. Many leaders bargain, whereas transformational leaders appeal to a common vision. Dr Isaac Ojutalayo argues that desperately needed Christians and transformational leadership will not emerge until we have a model of a transforming leader. I believe that Jesus Christ was and is the most effective leader the world has ever known. It is with unreserved joy that I recommend this publication to those who are interested in church leadership. Professor Clinton L. Ryan, ThD

Download or read book The Conviction to Lead written by Albert Mohler and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change the Way You Think about Leadership At the age of thirty-three, Dr. Albert Mohler became the youngest president in the 164-year history of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was the driving force behind the school's transformation into a thriving institution with an international reputation characterized by a passionate conviction for truth. In the process he became one of the most important and prominent Christian voices in contemporary culture. What will it take to transform your leadership? Effective leaders need more than administrative skills and vision. They need to be able to change the hearts and minds of those they lead. Leadership like this requires passionate beliefs that can stand up to pressure from without and within. In this updated edition Dr. Mohler has added a new introduction and conclusion based on an additional 10 years of leadership. He has also completely rewritten the chapter "The Digital Leader." The Conviction to Lead will crystallize your convictions while revolutionizing your thinking, your decision-making, your communication, and ultimately, those you lead. "Dr. Al Mohler has written a book that shakes us up and challenges our thinking. The Conviction to Lead is poised to become one of the all-time classic works on Christian leadership."--JIM DALY, President - Focus on the Family "Having rarely thought about leadership, I was hooked from the first chapter--to my complete surprise. This is a powerful book and gracefully written."--FRED BARNES, Executive Editor--The Weekly Standard

Download or read book Pastor Church Law written by Richard R. Hammar and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Applying Selected Leadership Principles Within the Local Church written by Vernon L. Blair and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Gospel Principles written by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This book was released on 1997 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Study Guide and a Teacher’s Manual Gospel Principles was written both as a personal study guide and as a teacher’s manual. As you study it, seeking the Spirit of the Lord, you can grow in your understanding and testimony of God the Father, Jesus Christand His Atonement, and the Restoration of the gospel. You can find answers to life’s questions, gain an assurance of your purpose and self-worth, and face personal and family challenges with faith.

Download or read book The Plurality Principle written by Dave Harvey and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2021-02-17 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building and Sustaining a Thriving Leadership Culture Essential to every healthy church is a biblical model of leadership. In the New Testament, church leadership is built around a team of elders working together, each bringing his own unique skills and gifts to the cause of shepherding the flock God entrusted to them. However, in many churches today the principle of plurality in leadership is often misunderstood, mistakenly applied, or completely ignored. Dave Harvey encourages church leaders to prioritize plurality for the surprising ways that it helps churches to flourish. This book not only builds a compelling case for churches to adopt and maintain biblical elder pluralities guided by solid leadership but also supplies practical tools to help elders work together for transformation. Download the free study guide.

Download or read book Guardrails written by Alan Briggs and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An estimated 4,000 churches are planted every year. An estimated 3,700 churches close every year. It’s not easy starting or sustaining a vital Christian witness of any kind. It’s even harder when there’s no structure to support the good work you’re doing. Guardrails offers structure to your good impulse to follow the great commission to go and make disciples right where you are. Guardrails provides six principles that allow for sustainable growth in a church’s mission, for the health of God’s people and the sake of the world.

Download or read book The Power of the Local Chruch for Students written by Jeff Van Wyk and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-22 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading a church is not an easy task. Leading in this context means to serve and not to command. Throughout church history, there has been a quest to find the most Biblical model of church governance. A study of the New Testament as a pattern of leadership reveals a structure that is very fluid and diverse. During the past two thousand years, the church has used various leadership models which have reflected different emphases, needs, and amalgamation of contemporary cultural methods and specific Biblical principles. Jesus said virtually nothing about how the church was to be organized or who was to lead it. The only thing He emphasized was that leaders were to be servant-like and not ruler-like. A church is a complex entity. It consists of people from all walks of life. This includes different age groups, various levels of education, and different cultural backgrounds. It also includes singles, married couples, and families. In order to be successful, the church has to serve all these diverse needs and wants. The church in the modern world looks to the Bible for guidance in establishing Godly and effective leadership structures. It should be noted that the New Testament does not prescribe a set structure, model, or list of titles that must be used in all situations. The emphasis is on function and the ongoing growth and health of the church. All this depends on Godly, balanced leadership. Various churches and denominations within the wider body of Christ often declare that their particular leadership structure is based on the teachings of the New Testament. The difficulty lies in the fact that there are so many different leadership structures existing today and all claim the Bible as their primary source and authority. In order to formulate leadership in the modern church, it is important to search for principles of good church leadership as portrayed in the Bible rather than to seek a specific model. A cultural and historical analysis in conjunction with a study of relevant Biblical principles is an essential process of identifying and designing a church leadership structure. The leading of the Holy Spirit should also be followed before appointing anyone to positions of authority. Titles should be given to match or identify specific ministry functions. Titles are to be descriptive of the actual work that the leader does.

Download or read book Vital Church Issues written by RoyCheck B. Zuck and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2006-09-05 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vital . . . pertaining to life; essential; of critical importance. Church . . . a body or organization of religious believers. Issues . . . a point or matter, the decision of which is of special or public importance. A dictionary can define the terms, but tackling the tough texts and difficult issues of church leadership requires skillful study and balanced reflection upon the whole of Scripture. Vital Church Issues: Examining Principles and Practices in Church Leadership draws upon the insights and study of numerous evangelical scholars and writers to address crucial issues in church leadership. Some of the chapters included are: Personal Challenges for 21st-Century Pastors by Leith Anderson The 'Laying on of Hands' of Elders by David A. Mappes Can Fallen Leaders Be Restored to Leadership? by Jay E. Smith Assimilating New Converts into the Local Church by R. Larry Moyer Confidentiality in Counseling Individuals with HIV/AIDS by Jay A. Quine Pastors, laypeople, and seminary students will appreciate the helpful scholarship of Vital Church Issues.

Download or read book Substitutional Arrangement written by Kenneth Walley and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2003-05 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: