Servant Leadership For Congregations

Author : Kent Halstead
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1883298083

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Servant Leadership for Congregations by Kent Halstead Pdf

There is no finer management concept than that of the servant leader, none more essential to organizational well-being. Servant Leadership for Congregations extends the concept to Christian congregations, a natural bonding exemplified by Christ. SERVANT LEADERSHIP DEFINED Servant leadership for Christian congregations is defined "as a democratic philosophy of guiding stewardship that values the responsibilities, interests, and abilities of all affected parties, and actively encourages their full involvement in planning and decision-making through study and open discussion toward consensus. The Christian servant leader is one who, recognizing God's sovereign will over all, leaps to do that will with the help of the Holy Spirit." BOOK DESCRIPTION Servant Leadership is organized in two divisions. The first, The Christian Servant Leader, presents the nature of the servant as a congregational leader, together with the impact on basic management functions. The second, Functional Responsibilities, a primer on application, reports ways in which the various church functions may be affected by servant leadership. The volume's 23 chapters and four appendices are listed below. Servant Leadership for Congregations Preface, Acknowledgements, Contents The Christian Servant Leader 1. Introduction 2. About Congregations Part I. Concept and Spirituality of Servant Leadership 3. The Concept of the Servant as a Leader 4. The Priesthood of All Believers Part II. The Nature of Servant Leadership 5. Bible Guidance and Derived Principles 6. Personal Dimensions of the Servant Leader 7. Peremptory Authority 8. Core Elements for Leading/Managing Part III. Church Structure and Leadership Roles 9. Statements and Organization 10. Leadership Roles Part IV. Leadership in Practice 11. Communications and Planning 12. How to Conduct Meetings and Reach Decisions Functional Responsibilities Part V. Worship 13. The Worship Service 14. New Needs, New Responses 15. The Spoken Word and Prayer Part VI. Discipleship 16. Parish Life 17. Small Group Ministries 18. Christian Education 19. Our Call to Stewardship 20. Evangelism - Basics and the Inreaching Responsibility 21. Evangelism - the Outreaching Challenge 22. Community Ministry 23. Administration and Property Appendices A. Christian Music B. Job Descriptions C. The Challenge of Seeking Perfection D. The Renewal Reader

Author : Dr. Paul Chappell
Publisher : Sword of the Lord Publishers
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Christian leadership
ISBN : 0873983432

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Guided by Grace by Dr. Paul Chappell Pdf

Author : Dan R. Ebener
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780809146536

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Servant Leadership Models for Your Parish by Dan R. Ebener Pdf

Servant Leadership Models for Your Parish explores the practice of servant leadership in a church context. It presents seven behaviors practiced by leaders and members in high-performing parishes and provides real-life examples of these practices. The unique contribution of this work to the national discussion about parish life and leadership is its description of servant leadership and its explanation of how it works in a parish. This work suggests that parish life can be viewed in light of business principles such as the organizational behaviors of leaders and members in a Christian parish, and religious teaching, particularly the message of Jesus, who taught leaders to be servants and members to be disciples. Intended for pastors and parish leaders, pastoral associates and deacons, parish staff and lay members of parishes who are interested in leadership, it is sure to be indispensable reading for anyone who is interested in changing or improving the leadership, the activities, and the culture of their parish. +

Author : Jane L. Fryar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0570067707

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Servant Leadership by Jane L. Fryar Pdf

Explores the values based theory of servant leadership, tracing its roots to the descriptions of godly leadership in the Old Testament.

Author : David S. Young
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781620324202

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Servant Leadership for Church Renewal by David S. Young Pdf

David S. Young shows a biblical style of servant leadership and how it can be applied in concrete situations. He sees the spiritual dimension as key to renewal in the church. Servant leaders are attuned to God's movement and listen for God's direction to help a congregation find a plan for using the strengths of their church. Servant leaders formulate a renewal plan and implement it through prayer, teamwork, and resources. They learn to handle hardship. They are involved in faith formation. They serve by the transforming springs of God and call others to renewal and service.

Author : Iii Taylor
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009-12
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781449047283

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Equipping Laity For Servant Leadership by Iii Taylor Pdf

As a senior pastor and former deacon, Dr. James H. Taylor, III, has many years of experience with the "grain of tradition" paradigm of rural ministry. His passion to make a contribution to the betterment of rural ministry through the equipping of laity for servant leadership and excellence in ministry, lies within this vital resource. This book, which is part research project and part servant leadership resource equipping guide, provides the theological foundation, state of the art in servant leadership and step by step training modules for equipping the laity for the role of servant leader.. This book explores basic leadership principles and contrasts leadership and servant leadership and its intricate and important role in excellence in ministry. The ten module training guide systematically unfolds laity's spiritual undergirding in preparation for embracing the ranks of servant leadership, specifically the diaconate. This resource will benefit any church who desire to better equip its laity for servant leadership and strive for excellence in ministry. Dr. James H. Taylor, III is the senior pastor of the Race Street Baptist church in historic Farmville, VA. He is a graduate of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology in Richmond, Virginia. and the United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.

Author : Efrain Agosto
Publisher : Chalice Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0827235062

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Servant Leadership by Efrain Agosto Pdf

Servant Leadership addresses a fundamental concern of the contemporary church by asking pertinent questions of the New Testament: Who became a leader in the Jesus movement and in Pauline Christianity? What was the social status of these leaders in the outside world as compared to the importance of such social status within the faith community? What practices characterized their leadership within the communities they served? The book explores models of leadership in the New Testament s two prime exemplars, Jesus and Paul, and in their respective communities of faith. It studies both Paul s statements and actions with regard to leadership issues with specific church communities, using Thessalonians, the Corinthians, the Galatians, and the Philippians correspondence as case studies in the practice of leadership. It concludes with a discussion of leadership challenges in the modern church and how a Pauline or Deutero-Pauline model can work for us today. The author shows how understanding one s followers, as well as the goals and purposes of the group one leads, is a fundamental function of leadership today, even in the corporate world. Similarly, although we expect Christian leadership to be confrontational and assertive at times, it must also be open to creating opportunities for others to exercise their gifts and, therefore, their leadership. Good leaders move others to respond to their own personal calls and commitments.

Author : PIOUS JOSEPH PAUL YANZUH
Publisher : ACTS MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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SACRIFICIAL SERVANT LEADER by PIOUS JOSEPH PAUL YANZUH Pdf

This book discusses how these lay persons are inspired to lead, serve, and nurture congregations. Using the model which Jesus taught on servant leadership – “the son of man came to serve and not to be served” (Matt 20:28; Mk 10:45), an exploration is conducted on the concept of servant leadership, the characteristics and behaviors of sacrificial servant leaders, and the environmental factors that motivate sacrificial servant leaders to be effective in the Church. The purpose of this book is to encourage and motivate leaders to be sacrificial servant leaders and to enhance an effective church ministry. In this contemporary era and more than ever before, there is a need for sacrificial servant leadership and team-work to cope with the needs of the congregation. However, I approach sacrificial Servant leadership as the process of serving followers towards growth through sacrificial and selfless stewardship based on the example of Jesus Christ viewed within the Christian faith. In essence, the concepts of “sacrificial”, “selflessness”, and “stewardship” are foundational and define the larger facets of sacrificial servant leadership.

Author : Don N. Howell Jr.
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2003-11-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498273046

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Servants of the Servant by Don N. Howell Jr. Pdf

Leadership is a subject that has gained impressive visibility in the past two decades. The number of books, monographs and articles, as well as seminars, devoted to the development of one's leadership skills has been almost exponential growth. This study is an attempt to forge a full-orbed theology of Christian leadership grounded in the teaching of Scripture. What emerges from tracing the theme of leadership through the biblical record is a servanthood pattern, one that is wholly distinct from prevailing secular models. Our exposition begins with the biblical language of the servant, the term of choice for those great leaders used of God to further his saving purposes in the world. Eleven Old Testament and five New Testament leaders are profiled. The portrait of Jesus Christ focuses on three motifs that governed his training of the twelve for kingdom ministry. The Pauline letters are mined for those convictions that governed Paul's practice of leadership, both of his mission team and of the faith communities that emerged from that mission. The treatment of each leader, from Joseph to Paul, begins with a series of preliminary questions and concludes with a mini-profile that correlates the biblical data with these questions. The final chapter offers a summary profile of the servant leader, one whose character, motives and agenda align with the divine purposes. Though designed as a textbook for upper level college and seminary courses on leadership, the book's readable format is ideal for churches and parachurch organizations in their leadership training programs. The author's prayer is that this work will serve as a catalyst to call God's people back to Scripture and thereby raise up a whole new generation of authentic servant-leaders.

Author : Bernie M. Spooner, Ph.d.,Randall Everett,Randall Everett D Min,Bill H Brian J D,Bill H. Brian,Larry C. Ashlock, Ph.d.,William M. Tillman, Ph.d.
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1492131172

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Pastor, Staff, and Congregational Relationships by Bernie M. Spooner, Ph.d.,Randall Everett,Randall Everett D Min,Bill H Brian J D,Bill H. Brian,Larry C. Ashlock, Ph.d.,William M. Tillman, Ph.d. Pdf

Pastor, Staff, and Congregational Relationships fills the need for a fresh and comprehensive resource for building quality relationships among pastors, church staff leaders, and church members and leaders. Often in this day of fast-paced changes, conflicts arise that might have been avoided if intentional attention were given to relationships. The book has been written by a team of experienced pastors, staff leaders, and laypeople who have demonstrated effectiveness in building healthy churches. The approach of the book is that servant leadership and good personnel administration are essential to quality staff and congregational relationships. Also, this book assumes that the pastor and vocational staff are called to help equip the congregation for ministry to the community and beyond. Because of the current context in churches, a chapter on the congregation relating to the pastor and staff and a chapter on conflict resolution are included. Furthermore, the book also treats the important issues of staff and congregational ethics and addresses the serious problem of moral failure. University and seminary professors will find this volume a good choice for a textbook for preparing ministers for church ministry. It will also be a valuable tool for pastors, general staff leaders, and lay leaders in local churches. Pastor, Staff, and Congregational Relationships focuses on servant leadership and addresses the roles pastors, staff, and laypeople play in creating and nurturing strong church relationships. Grounded in biblical principles and full of practical advice, this textbook brings fresh knowledge to a familiar topic. Starting with the premise that all are called to serve but each serves according to his or her own gifts and abilities, Pastor, Staff, and Congregational Relationships emphasizes the importance of the relationships that exist among pastor, staff, and congregational leaders.

Author : Hwa Yung
Publisher : Langham Global Library
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781839736063

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Leadership or Servanthood? by Hwa Yung Pdf

The world is obsessed with leaders: identifying them, training them, becoming them. Even in the church, this preoccupation is all-too apparent. Jesus, however, is not interested in developing leaders. Rather, he is interested in the formation of servants. In this powerful reflection on leadership and servanthood, Dr. Hwa Yung addresses the overemphasis on leadership development within the church. Challenging a culture of hubris, ambition, and self-seeking, he reminds us that ministry is not a call to position and power but to service and obedience. He draws us back to the example of Christ, who came as a servant of God and of his kingdom, who lived in submission to the Father, and who rooted himself in his identity as the incarnate Son of God. Linking spiritual authority to these three characteristics, Hwa Yung offers examples from both Scripture and church history to demonstrate that it is in fact the faithful practice of servanthood that leads to leadership impact.

Author : C. Gene Wilkes
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780842318631

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Jesus on Leadership by C. Gene Wilkes Pdf

Wilkes explores Jesus' principles of leadership and applies them to church, home, and workplace situations.

Author : David S. Young
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725231894

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Servant Leadership for Church Renewal by David S. Young Pdf

"David Young's Servant Leadership for Church Renewal is a logical sequel to his earlier book, A New Heart and a New Spirit. Drawing on his experience as a pastor and a teacher of pastors, the author offers his own thorough, practical, and biblically based perspective on the meaning, implications, and importance of servant leadership. This is a useful resource for seminary students, pastors, and lay leaders." --Richard Stoll Armstrong, Princeton Theological Seminary "Young's book is a highly recommended read for any pastor seeking to bring renewal to the church through self-renewal and a commitment to a godly leadership so needed in the church today." --Scott Rodin, President, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary "Young's book will be a strong stimulus to pastors and congregational leaders in many settings. It balances content and programming in a flexible and sensitive way. I recommend this book on servant leadership." --George R. Brunk III, Dean, Eastern Mennonite Seminary "David Young's presentations have effective references to Scripture, clear and concise outlines, and practical applications and illustrations. I have always been enriched in seminars taught by David Young." --Richard Sisco, Pastor, Akron (PA) Church of the Brethren "When we were developing a church vision, we consulted with David. His time with us was beneficial in helping us to be sensitive to the ministry God is uniquely creating at Frazer Mennonite Church." --Jason Kuniholm, Pastor, Frazer (PA) Mennonite Church "Servant Leadership for Church Renewal is a must read book for any and all servant leaders in the Kingdom of God. David S. Young masterfully explores the Bible and creatively teaches leaders the challenge of being in leadership in the Christian Church. This book was long overdue for the body of Christ. Every leader, every church member, every laity should be required to read this book before being allowed to serve in any capacity in the church. The author shows us through the word that we are called not to just be leaders who hold a position and title but rather we are called to lead people to a deeper and more fulfilling place in God. I have designed all my Leadership Training at Union Baptist Church around this book. It is a must have and a must read for all pastors and laity." --Rev. Antonio D. Anderson, Union Baptist Church in the Village of Harlem, New York

Author : James H. Taylor
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781449047269

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Equipping Laity for Servant Leadership by James H. Taylor Pdf

As a senior pastor and former deacon, Dr. James H. Taylor, III, has many years of experience with the "grain of tradition" paradigm of rural ministry. His passion to make a contribution to the betterment of rural ministry through the equipping of laity for servant leadership and excellence in ministry, lies within this vital resource. This book, which is part research project and part servant leadership resource equipping guide, provides the theological foundation, state of the art in servant leadership and step by step training modules for equipping the laity for the role of servant leader.. This book explores basic leadership principles and contrasts leadership and servant leadership and its intricate and important role in excellence in ministry. The ten module training guide systematically unfolds laity's spiritual undergirding in preparation for embracing the ranks of servant leadership, specifically the diaconate. This resource will benefit any church who desire to better equip its laity for servant leadership and strive for excellence in ministry. Dr. James H. Taylor, III is the senior pastor of the Race Street Baptist church in historic Farmville, VA. He is a graduate of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology in Richmond, Virginia. And the United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.

Author : Torace Solomon
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1981567364

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Pillars by Torace Solomon Pdf

Pillars is not just another book on servant leadership, but it is a tool designed for anyone who desires to support the vision of their Pastor effectively. Our churches have been overtaken by ideas of numerical growth. We have built mega churches and huge cathedrals in the name of our God, but have not invited his people to grow in them spiritually. The church needs more members to become pillars of support. This short guide to becoming a strong servant- leader is designed to help you overcome every obstacle that has kept you from serving your local church at full capacity. You are gifted, full of wisdom, and experiences that your local church needs. Take on the pressure you were built to last. Each chapter of this book will challenge you to get active!