In this latest book, Wendy also gives personal testimony, shedding light and provocative warnings as well as giving the keys to a very fruitful life-style and fulfilled ministry.
Leadership
Planting Churches – Changing Communities
David’s book will be a great encouragement to anybody pondering the possibility of starting a new church. Full of Biblically-based wisdom and practical insights, it is made more colourful by the inclusion of many testimonies from contemporary church planters who write honestly and instructively about their experiences.
David – A Man After God’s Heart: Study 10 – Companionship
Bible Insight | David – A man after God’s heart part 10 of 21.
David – A Man After God’s Heart: Study 1 – Chosen by God
Bible Insight | David – A man after God’s heart part 1 of 21.
Brothers we are not professionals
A book that I would not hesitate to say every pastor should read.
Fulfill your calling
When leading people into major transition don’t leave things open-ended; lead them into full participation. Give clear steps which they can take to demonstrate concrete ownership so that the church feels it is moving on together.
How to..
As leaders ponder their vision and prayerfully dwell in the future, they must make decisions that will result in letting go of things that were previously important. You must discern what is no longer relevant and put it to death. This can be very costly.
Leadership traits
Leadership is rooted in integrity. People will (rightly!) watch your lives, looking for consistency of words and actions. Honesty and truthfulness, demonstrated by promises kept and faithfulness in things small and great, will build credit into the leader’s account.
Biblical leadership
In recent weeks I have visited churches in the midst of major transition. One church is aiming to prepare its people for multiplying its services so that in the near future they will become two congregations meeting at different times.
