Preaching As Spiritual Leadership

Author : Michael E. Connors, CSC
Publisher : Liturgy Training Publications
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781616716356

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Preaching as Spiritual Leadership by Michael E. Connors, CSC Pdf

In this unique resource, Fr. Michael E. Connors, CSC, gathers and expertly guides the collective wisdom of experienced preachers and homilists to provide a unique resource that examines the preacher’s unique role as shepherd and a spiritual leader. The chapters will investigate these dual roles according to the roots of the Catholic spiritual tradition and provide practical advice for priests, deacons, seminarians in homiletics classes or preaching classes, retreat leaders, RCIA catechists—all who preach. Preaching as Spiritual Leadership provides solutions to the following questions: How is preaching embedded in the Church’s pastoral mission? What does it mean to be a shepherd and spiritual leader for others? How can a preacher flourish in the role of spiritual leader? How can we lead others into committed discipleship through preaching? To be a shepherd and spiritual leader, the preacher must be in some sense a mystic, who is filled with the Lord’s gracious presence, a presence to be shared with others. Homilists are a sacramental people, they must also be a mystagogues: ministers who can both lead the community’s ritual celebrations, and help the People of God to plunge into the liturgy with lively faith, to touch the holy realities behind them.

Author : Timothy C. Geoffrion
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005-11-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566996730

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The Spirit-Led Leader by Timothy C. Geoffrion Pdf

In our postmodern, experience-oriented culture, people are longing for greater authenticity, integrity, and depth in their pastors and leaders. Board directors, church members, and staff alike are all eagerly seeking leaders who effectively integrate their spirituality and leadership. Pastors and executives, however, often struggle with knowing how to integrate their spiritual values and practices into their leadership and management roles. Designed for pastors, executives, administrators, managers, coordinators, and all who see themselves as leaders and who want to fulfill their God-given purpose, The Spirit-Led Leader addresses the critical fusion of spiritual life and leadership for those who not only want to see results, but who also desire to care just as deeply about who they are and how they lead as they do about what they produce and accomplish. Geoffrion creates a new vision for spiritual leadership as partly an art, partly a result of careful planning, and always a working of the grace of God

Author : Zac Poonen
Publisher : CFCINDIA Bangalore
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Christian leadership
ISBN : 9788190565868

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A Spiritual Leader by Zac Poonen Pdf

Author : Joseph M. Stowell
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1997-03-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1575677768

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Shepherding the Church by Joseph M. Stowell Pdf

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.

Author : J. Oswald Sanders
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802496287

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Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders Pdf

Over 1 million copies sold What every church will always need The need for talented, vigorous leaders in the church cannot be overemphasized. Such times demand active service of men and women who are guided by and devoted to Jesus Christ. With more than 1 million copies sold, Spiritual Leadership stands as a proven classic for developing such leadership. J. Oswald Sanders, a Christian leader for nearly seventy years and author of more than forty books, presents the key principles of leadership in both the temporal and spiritual realms. He illustrates his points with examples from Scripture and biographies of eminent men of God, such as Moses, Nehemiah, the apostle Paul, David Livingstone, Charles Spurgeon, and others. Featured topics include: The cost of leadership The responsibility of leadership Tests of leadership The qualities and criteria of leadership The art of reproducing leaders The one indispensable requirement of leadership Sanders holds that even natural leadership qualities are God-given, and their true effectiveness can only be reached when they are used to the glory of God. Let this classic be your guide for leadership, and watch how God works through you to do great things for His glory.

Author : Myles Munroe
Publisher : Whitaker House
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781603743464

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The Spirit of Leadership by Myles Munroe Pdf

You were born to lead. Now it's time to become a leader. Leaders may be found in boardrooms, but they may also be found in families, schools, and organizations of all kinds—anywhere people interact, nurture, create, or build. Contrary to popular opinion, leadership is not meant for an elite group of people who, by fate or accident, become leaders while everyone else is consigned to being a lifelong follower. After personally training thousands of leaders from around the world, best-selling author Dr. Myles Munroe reports that while every person possesses the potential of leadership, many do not understand how to cultivate the leadership nature and how to apply it to their lives. In The Spirit of Leadership, Dr. Munroe defines the unique attitudes that all effective leaders exhibit, explains how to eliminate hindrances to your leadership abilities, and helps you to fulfill your particular calling in life. "...a defining portrait of true and effective leadership. On these pages you will discover your purpose, your passion, and your potential to become the leader God has destined you to be." —Pastor John Hagee, Cornerstone Church "[Dr Myles Munroe's] wisdom is to the believer what a phone booth was to Superman! Step into every page and be charged!" —Bishop T. D. Jakes, The Potter's House of Dallas "The world is groaning in travail, waiting for the manifestation of those who will rise up as followers of God and leaders of men.... Dr. Myles Munroe will give you invaluable insight in your quest to discover and develop the spirit of a leader." —Pastor Rod Parsley, World Harvest Church "Are you aware that God has ordained you to be a leader? In The Spirit of Leadership, Dr. Myles Munroe gives us the key to find the hidden leader within ourselves. I highly recommend this inspired book to all." —Paul F. Crouch, Trinity Broadcasting Network "In The Spirit of Leadership, Dr. Myles Munroe taps into the core truths of authentic, successful leadership. Through decades of study and careful observation, Dr. Munroe has identified the key—the missing ingredient that activates the potential to lead found within every human being." —Marilyn Hickey, Marilyn Hickey Ministries

Author : John Piper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0983916462

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The Marks of a Spiritual Leader by John Piper Pdf

Leaders are a gift. God has given leaders to the church to equip the saints for the work of ministry, building her up in the faith and knowledge of God (Ephesians 4:12). But how does the Bible define spiritual leadership? What characteristics are essential in leading biblically? And what is the ultimate goal? In this short essay, John Piper answers these questions by explaining the true marks of a spiritual leader. Saturated in Scripture, and loaded with practical illustrations, this booklet will be instructive and challenging for anyone in a position of Christian leadership, as well as for anyone aspiring to lead spiritually.

Author : Peter Orr
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433584794

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Fight for Your Pastor by Peter Orr Pdf

Practical Ways to Support and Care for Your Pastor Do you pray for your pastors? Do you encourage them? Do you have realistic expectations for them? The office of pastor is simultaneously a rewarding and draining position. Pastors today have immense pressure on their shoulders and they need the support of their congregations. Peter Orr has written Fight for Your Pastor as an exhortation for church members to stand behind their pastors through the difficulties of ministry. Orr specifies ways in which congregations can be intentional in caring for church leaders, including prayer, encouragement, generosity, and forgiveness. Featuring stories from current pastors about their struggles, this book is perfect for thoughtful church members eager to understand the weight of their pastors' positions and support leaders in their important ministry. For Thoughtful Christians: Specifically those wanting to know more about their pastors and how to care for them Current: Features insight from pastors about their personal experiences in ministry Applicable: Gives practical examples of how to love and care for pastors, including specific prayers for church leaders and the best ways to encourage them

Author : Michael J. Quicke
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781585584994

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360-Degree Leadership by Michael J. Quicke Pdf

Leadership books and seminars notwithstanding, many pastors remain unclear on how to effectively lead their congregations. Some even believe that preaching needs to take a backseat to leadership. Dismissing such comparisons as artificial, pastor and professor Michael Quicke notes how the Scriptures themselves reveal transformational leadership through proclamation by preachers. God's preachers, Quicke asserts, are inevitably his leaders. Powerful preaching and disciple-making leadership go hand in hand in the Bible, as well as in the contemporary church. Both are inspired by God's energy. The intentional pastor will be renewed to discern that biblical preaching is central to the events of church life and mission.

Author : Femi Lanre-Oke
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-23
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781491891063

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Spiritual Leadership: The Office Of A Pastor by Femi Lanre-Oke Pdf

The book Spiritual Leadership: The Office of a Pastor is written as a guideline to those called into the pastoral leadership responsibility, as a reminder to those who have been in the pastoral leadership work for long, as an instructor to those who are passionate to doing God’s will and as light to those who are confused about what God has called them to do. In this book, you will learn among other things: • the thirteen gifts of God the Father, • the five gifts of God the Son, • the nine gifts of God the Spirit, • the leadership responsibilities of a pastor, • God’s expectation from a pastor, • wounds of a pastor, and • how to take care of your pastor. The book promises to ignite your passion to serving God in whichever capacity God has endowed you and to make you better in your service to God. You are the next testimony after reading this book.

Author : Paul Chappell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 159894052X

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The Spiritual Leader by Paul Chappell Pdf

The Spiritual Leader summarizes a biblical philosophy of spiritual leadership that has been lived out dynamically through the life of the author. Every principle in these chapters flows from the Word of God and from a heart that has effectively served God's people for over two decades. --from publisher description.

Author : Dag Heward-Mills
Publisher : Dag Heward-Mills
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781643295091

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Church Administration by Dag Heward-Mills Pdf

Practical solutions to the challenges of church administration are clearly outlined in this phenomenal new book by Dag Heward-Mills.

Author : Alan Redpath
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781585580798

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The Making of a Man of God by Alan Redpath Pdf

David was a shepherd and a king, a soldier and a poet, a sinner and a saint. He was also a man after God's own heart. In this Christian classic, Alan Redpath blends insights from 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, and Psalms to demonstrate how God shapes those who are responsive to his love. Despite his many faults, David became a man who wondrously understood and reflected the mind of God. Both men and women will find themselves identifying with David's struggles and triumphs, giving them a glimpse of how God is continually shaping them as well.

Author : Jeff Iorg
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433668845

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The Painful Side of Leadership by Jeff Iorg Pdf

Christian leadership is often likened to the peaceful image of a shepherd leading his sheep. But the truth is that sheep tend to wander toward trouble, and shepherds don’t always handle the challenges of their job with grace and ease. The Painful Side of Leadership encourages and equips Christian leaders with biblical insights to better manage painful ministry circumstances, relationships, and choices. Author and seminary president Jeff Iorg writes candidly throughout to those who may feel beaten up by their mistakes, their critics, or having to make unpopular decisions. His insights are framed with chapters about why painful things happen to Christian leaders in the first place and the hope that God always provides when a leader is hurting.

Author : Dave Kraft
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433532528

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Mistakes Leaders Make by Dave Kraft Pdf

You Don't Have to Learn This the Hard Way... Anyone involved in leadership knows that it's tough and mistakes are bound to happen. But some mistakes are more costly than others and can result in the end of effectiveness, the loss of important relationships, and disqualification from ministry. Using the story of a fictitious church team to demonstrate the problems, principles, and practice of finding solutions, leadership expert Dave Kraft uncovers the top 10 critical mistakes leaders make and shows you how to avoid them so you can have ministry and relationships that last.