Download or read book Transformational Leadership The Senior Pastor s Impact on Church Effectiveness written by David Rumley and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-09-29 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Struggling with church health and growth? Struggling with growing in your personal leadership abilities and impact? This book provides a greater understanding of leadership, church growth, and church effectiveness. It engages the audience to learn transformational leadership and how the pastor can be more effective in how they lead. Learn from recent research the impact a senior pastor makes on churches effectiveness and why transformational leadership style will impact the health and growth of a church.

Download or read book Improving Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations written by Ronald E. Riggio and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title addresses the unique challenges of leading nonprofit organisations, including a unique focus on the personal development of the nonprofit leader. This important resource covers board governance, motivating and evaluating employees and volunteers, and meeting funding challenges.

Download or read book Transformational Pastoral Leadership written by Tim Gregory and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-04-06 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a model, based on Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, to help pastors lead in a manner that brings lasting change and maturity to congregational members. The project addresses the need for pastors to move beyond a transactional mindset to a transformational approach to leadership, and it provides a model for them to follow. Tim Gregory grounds the call to transformational leadership in a close reading of Paul, drawing out multiple dimensions of what that leadership should strive to develop in a faith community.

Download or read book The Role of Transformational Leadership written by Michael Kiju Paul and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both small and large churches have continued to experience challenges relating to a declining number of youthful congregants. St. Peter's Episcopal Church is an example of churches facing this challenge. The researcher was interested in examining the role of transformational leadership in preparing youth as future church leaders. The leadership model was considered to be suitable since it has the potential to encourage youth to attend church and to participate in leadership roles. A case study approach was adopted for this project. Seven pastors and seven youth were interviewed. A self-developed interview protocol was used to gather data from the participants. The project further included review of biblical passages and relevant literature concerning the topic of transformational leadership. The results revealed that transformational leadership practices, such as: empowerment, delegation, appreciation, encouragement of creativity, and articulation of clear goals have the potential to encourage more youth to take up church-related roles and to increase their church attendance. So this project is really a work in progress. With this small beginning, it is hoped that other church leaders will be empowered to help in the implementation of this work and engage in more research as we seek to empower our youthful congregants. Rev. Dr. Michael Kiju Paul was born in Kajokeji, South Sudan. His parents were members of the Episcopal Church and his early life was influenced by their faith and that of his maternal grandmother who played a big role in his early upbringing. Michael obtained B.A. in Theology (1995), M. A. in Missiology (1997), M.A. in Theological Studies (2000), M.A. in Pastoral Care & Counseling (2011), and Doctorate, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, (2020). Michael has served as Pastor in Episcopal Churches in California, Washington, Minnesota, North Dakota, and is currently Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church Wharton, Texas.

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 Transformational Church written by Ed Stetzer and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2010 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is time to take heart and rework the scorecard. --

Download or read book Transformational and Strategic Leadership Its Impact on the Capacity for Organizational Effectiveness written by Rev Dr Barbara Robinson-Dobson and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2015-02-27 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Endorsement: Barbara Dobson reminds us of our co-creating role in renewing the Church. Using rich illustrations and robust tools for implementation, she calls us to the holy work of actively joining God's mission. Loving our people is not enough. Dobson shows us how to love them to deeper life and greater witness by exercising strategic leadership. I wish I had this book when I was starting pastoral ministry! The Kingdom of God would have been more obvious to those I served. Thomas F. Tumblin, Ph.D. Dean, Beeson International Center Professor of Leadership Asbury Theological Seminary Book Endorsement Dr. Dobson's book assists churches in envisioning their future and building a sustainable organization for generations to come. By focusing on transformational change and strategic visioning, she leads churches into understanding the need to dream and offer more focus to enhance organizational effectiveness. In her writing, she bridges the gap between theory and practice by providing an intervention model with practical applications to guide a church in increasing strategic capacity and attaining a future to serve communities. On a further note, Dr. Dobson's passion to grow God's Kingdom is evident in the "heart" of the message and her desire to help is illustrated by the step-by-step guidance to lead churches in accomplishing successfully the task of strategic planning. Verna J. Lowe, Ed.D. Dean of the College of Education Eastern Kentucky University Rev. Dr. Barbara Robinson Dobson is an Ordained Minister in the Wesleyan Holiness Church Western Jamaica District with over twenty years of ministry experience. She is the Academic Dean and Lecturer at Caribbean Wesleyan College in Jamaica. Dr. Dobson has invested herself in equipping and empowering Pastors and leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ to (B.C.O.M.E)-Build Capacity for Organizational and Ministry Effectiveness, through Leadership Development Conferences, seminars, Church and Ministry Consulting and Coaching.

Download or read book The Leader s Journey written by Jim Herrington and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book helps pastors and church leaders understand the role their personal transformation as Jesus's disciples plays in effective congregational leadership. It shifts the focus of leadership from techniques and charisma to spiritual transformation and developing emotional maturity so leaders can effectively lead congregations to embrace change. End-of-chapter discussion questions are included. The first edition sold more than 20,000 copies and has been regularly used as a textbook over the past fifteen years. The second edition has been revised throughout and includes a greater emphasis on Bowen Family Systems Theory.

Download or read book Spiritual Kaizen written by Grant Hagiya and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Kaizen” is a Japanese word that translates roughly, “to change or correct for the better.” What are the traits, qualities and characteristics of effective clergy? Is it possible to transform an average local church pastor into a highly effective and growth-oriented pastor? Leadership is not defined at birth. All of us can grow and develop into more effective leaders and we can do this at any time during our careers. In Spiritual Kaizen, Grant Hagiya works from the best secular and ecclesial models of leadership, comparing and contrasting the two, in order to draw out the best leadership practices available for current and future leaders of the church.

Download or read book Pastor Unique written by Lavern E. Brown and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ADVANCED PRAISE FOR PASTOR UNIQUE: Becoming a Turnaround Leader Each year thousands of books are written, published, and distributed. Few are really significant works. Pastor Unique is, in my view, a significant book. Gary L. McIntosh, D.Min., Ph.D. Talbot Seminary, Biola University Helping pastors understand themselves and their role is crucial and fundamental. So is training them in the tactics and strategies of change. Furthermore, they must learn how their personalities help or hinder leading change. I believe the process described in this book is targeted more specifically than any other I know to provide this training . Paul Borden. Ph.D. Director, Church Health Initiative I am grateful to the authors for including The Birkman Method in their work with pastors. My father, Roger Birkman, was passionate about helping people of faith gain a clearer, more accurate understanding of self and others. The authentic kind of leadership development recommended in this book will profoundly impact pastors and the people they lead. We are proud that Birkman can play a role in the important initiative represented in Pastor Unique. Sharon Birkman Fink, CEO Birkman International, Inc. Are you still searching for that killer church health conference, that rock star pastor to imitate, or the perfect formula that will tell you how lead your church to effective service in Jesus mission? Pastors who chase dreams of high powered ministry by looking for answers outside of themselves are inevitably discouraged when they learn that what works for others wont work for them. If thats your story, Pastor Unique is what youve been looking for. Inside you will learn how to use all the tools the Head of the Church has already given you your identity, your personality, and your life experience to become a turnaround leader in your church.

Download or read book Perceptions of the Senior Pastors Transformational Leadership Style and Its Relationship to the Eight Markers of Natural Church Development written by David D. Rumley and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book HEALING A WOUNDED LEADER written by Wendell J. Davis Sr. and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-05-16 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective leadership is required in the twenty first century churches, as these churches are facing numerous issues due to ineffective leadership. In order to lead churches, wounds of leaders must be healed up in the Christian ministry. Today, the churches of America are facing leadership issues because their leaders’ wounds are not treated and healed up. This results in critical, crippling and catastrophic effect on the Christian Ministry. Those life-threatening wounds must be identified. The healing of the wounded leader is essential to the Spirit well being of the people. The purpose of the study is to investigate the wounds face by church leaders. The study also investigates that how these wounds affect church leadership. This study also identifies methods of healing of wounded leader and interventions used from transforming wounded leaders into an active and effective leader. Many churches are facing numerous leadership issues due to leaders’ wounds. Identification of this issue is important for the development and implementation of churches in America. This study helps in investigating the wounds among leaders and their relationship with leadership ineffectiveness. The study helps in identifying the meaning of wounds. This study helps in studying impact of wounds on church leaders in detail. This study classifies wounds as divorces, childhood traumatic experiences such as rape, molestation and physical abuse through domestic violence, emotional abuse through verbal altercations and mental abuse from a sibling, parent, spouse, authority figure or partner in a relationship. For this study mixed method was done. Survey interview questions and observational research were done. According to the participants, many of the transformational leadership concepts are transferrable into the church context, however, including idealized influence, which espouses the leader as a role model with high moral standards and ethical conduct, and as one who considers the needs of others before his or her own. According to the participants, Old Testament suggested, there are numerous examples of leadership development in the Old Testament, the short space available in this review will dictate a focus on one of the most obvious and well-known leadership examples. According to the respondents, personality is becoming more and more associated with leadership style and ability. This is particularly true when one is discussing the concept of transformational leadership. Due to leadership issues in American churches, Christian community is reluctant to visit their nearby churches regularly. The results depicted that due to past wounds or inner wounds the church leaders are not able to have Holy spirits. The wounds must be healed up for attaining pure Holy spirits. If their wounds are properly healed up then they can more firmly believe as the apostle on the super natural healings signs and miracles. The unhealed wounds of the church leaders hinders in the way of the leaders for praying for the humanity or for those who are suffering from hardships regularly. The lack of pastoral visitations of the members is due to the wounded souls of the leaders. For increasing the pastoral visitations of the members, the church leaders’ wounds must be healed up by using various methods. Ineffective leadership is practicing in the churches; these leaders are not conducting the different counseling sessions for the Christian communities. The Christian communities are not interested in visiting churches because of the ineffective leadership. The ineffective leadership does not encourage Christian communities towards practicing God preaching at church. The church leadership is not effective to spiritually inspire Christian communities. the church leadership is not effective to initiate programs which are helpful for attracting and retaining Christian communities. missionary programs are not being implemented by many American churches because of lack of effective chur

Download or read book A Comparison of Senior Pastors Transformational Leadership Relationship to Spiritual Development Church Planter Vs Church Called written by Luetta J. Varnado and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See ProQuest for summary.

Download or read book Leadership at the Crossroads written by Bruce Tucker, PhD and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leadership makes a difference. Leaders directly impact the success or failure of any group or church. Excellent leaders direct churches to successfully accomplish their goals, fulfill their missions, and create a vibrant fellowship of believers who significantly influence their communities for Christ. Poor leaders can undermine the mission of a church, devastate the reputation of a fellowship, and sometimes dissolve the ministries of a congregation. The effects of average leaders are variable. They often allow churches to limp along, to become routine, even stale, or to just survive from week to week. Many factors challenge churches already, and ineffective leadership can make those challenges even more difficult to conquer. A primary reason why leaders struggle so often is a lack of understanding and training in the basic principles of genuine leadership. Further confounding this lack of understanding is the promotion of contemporary philosophies about leadership that can distort those basic concepts of leadership. This ignorance is not the fault of pastors who have a sincere desire to lead effectively, but the training in leadership at many seminaries is often limited. Leadership at the Crossroads addresses some of those concerns. What is leadership? What leadership style works best? How can ministers more effectively motivate their congregations? How can pastors direct the planning process, promote decision making, properly delegate responsibilities, and initiate change? What methods are effective in conflict resolution? These questions, as well as others, are addressed in Leadership at the Crossroads.

Download or read book Pursuing God s Will Together written by Ruth Haley Barton and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2012-04-25 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Church boards and other Christian leadership teams have long relied on models adapted from the business world. Ruth Haley Barton, president of the Transforming Center, helps teams transition to a much more fitting model—the spiritual community that practices discernment together.

Download or read book Leadership Loss Within Independently controlled Protestant Churches written by Daniel L. Rundhaug and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout leadership research, limited focus has been given to the highest levels within independently controlled Protestant churches. Specifically, what accounts for the quality of relationship that exists between the senior pastor (recognized as the CEO of the organization) and the governing board to which he or she is responsible? This study examines the leadership relationship issue through the lens of a complementary leadership approach using Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) Theory with transformational leadership and transactional leadership theories. In addition, several other questions were asked to identify potential other independent variables that contribute to the quality of the relationship between the two parties. Utilizing a dataset for churches belonging to the Independent Fundamental Churches of America (IFCA International) association, a population of 551 independently controlled Protestant churches was used. From this group, there were 52 paired responses of senior pastor and board chairpersons from the same independently controlled Protestant church. This resulted in the following response rates: senior pastors: 21.4%; board chairpersons: 13.2%; senior pastor and board chairperson pairs: 9.4%. With the pairs, several statistical analyses were used to examine the 58 independent variables against 8 dependent variables for both the paired responses. Through this research, a total of 18 variables were found to have a statistically significant impact on the quality of relationship between the senior pastors and governing boards within the independently controlled Protestant churches. These include: transformational leadership theory, transactional leadership theory, career advancement for senior pastor, type of previous work experience of senior pastor, temperament of senior pastor, age of governing board members, turnover of governing board, conflict resolution of senior pastor, ability of senior pastor to forgive, trust, friendship between senior pastor and governing board, spiritual development of senior pastor, theological viewpoint of senior pastor, growth trend of church, work experience of governing board, political culture of church, gender of governing board members and function of governing board. Through this study independently controlled Protestant churches may have a more fruitful understanding and dialogue of what qualities and competencies are most impactful to a healthy working relationship within these types of local church congregations.

Download or read book Shepherding the Church written by Joseph M. Stowell and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 1997-03-11 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Times are changing. The Truth never will. It's tough to be a pastor today. Christians who stand up for what God has said are disregarded and labeled right-wing extremists. Political correctness and tolerance of anything but godly character is the norm. So how do ministers lead God's people in this pagan culture? How do they shepherd the flock as the lights fade dimmer and the nights grow colder? This book is not about programs. It not about developing the best techniques for numerical growth. Rather it is a discussion of the heart of the matter - the heart of the shepherd. In Shepherding the Church, Dr. Stowell takes a look at what it takes to be a truly effective leader from the inside out. He encourages today's leaders to focus on their own character, spiritual growth, and spiritual gifts. Examine some heart issues like: how do I prove to my congregation that I'm trustworthy? how do I lead by loving? how do I overcome insecurities? how can I transform lives with my preaching? how do I lead my flock by the way I live my life? how do I persevere?Even in these tough times, effective leadership is possible. Learn from Dr. Stowell as he encourages today's leaders to keep their eyes on the non-negotiables of Christian ministry.