Leadership Development Resources

Banks, Robert J., Bernice M. Ledbetter, and David C. Greenhalgh. Reviewing Leadership: A

            Christian Evaluation of Current Approaches. 2nd edition. Engaging Culture Series. Grand

Rapids, Mich.: Baker Books Academic, 2016.

 

Barton, Ruth Haley.  Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of

            Ministry. Downers Grove, Ill.:  InterVarsity Press, 2008. 

 

Beeley, Christopher A. Leading God’s People: Wisdom from the Early Church for Today. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 2012.

Blackaby, Henry, and Richard Blackaby. Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God’s            Agenda. Revised and Expanded edition. Nashville, Tenn.: B&H Books, 2011. 432 pp.

Blanchard, Ken, and Phil Hodges. Lead Like Jesus: Lessons from the Greatest Leadership Role    Model of All Time. Nashville, Tenn.: Thomas Nelson, 2005.

 

Branson, M. and J. Martinez. Churches, Cultures and Leadership: A Practical Theology of

            Congregations and Ethnicities. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Press, 2011.

 

Carson, Donald A. The Cross and Christian Ministry: Leadership Lessons from 1 Corinthians.

            Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Books, 1993. (paperback edition 2004).

 

Clinton, J. Robert. The Making of a Leader: Recognizing the Lessons and Stages of Leadership

            Development. Revised and updated Edition. Colorado Springs, Col.: NavPress, 2012.

 

Damazio, Frank. The Making of a Leader. Portland, Ore.: City Christian Publishing, 1988.

 

DeYmaz, Mark. and Harry Li. Leading A Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church: Seven Common

            Challenges And How To Overcome Them. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2013.

 

Ford, Leighton. Transforming Leadership: Jesus’ Way of Creating Vision, Shaping Values &

            Empowering Change.  Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1991.

 

Harney, Kevin G.  Leadership from The Inside Out: Examining The Inner Life Of A Healthy

            Church Leader. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2007.

 

Howell, Don N., Jr.  Servants of the Servant: A Biblical Theology of Leadership. Eugene,

Oregon: Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2003.

 

Hybels, Bill. Courageous Leadership: Field-Tested Strategy for the 360° Leader.  Grand Rapids,

Mich.: Zondervan, 2002.

See also Global Leadership Summits he hosts.

 

Lawrenz, Mel. Spiritual Leadership Today: Having Deep Influence in Every Walk Of Life. Grand

Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2016.

 

 

Malphurs, Aubrey. Being Leaders: The Nature of Authentic Christian Leadership. Grand Rapids,

Mich.: Baker Books, 2003.

 

Malphurs, Aubrey, and Will Mancini. Building Leaders: Blueprints for Developing Leadership

            at Every Level of Your Church. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Books, 2004.

 

Maxwell, John C.  Developing the Leader Within You. Nashville, Tenn.: Thomas Nelson, 2000.

Maxwell has also written many other books on leadership.

 

Nouwen, Henri J. M. In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership. Chestnut

Ridge, New York: The Crossroad Publishing Company, 1989.

 

Peterson, Eugene. Five Smooth Stones For Pastoral Work,

 Working The Angles: The Shape Of Pastoral Integrity,

 The Contemplative Pastor: Returning To The Art Of Spiritual Direction

 

Plueddemann, Jim. Leading Across Cultures: Effective Ministry and Mission in the Global

            Church. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press Academic, 2009.

 

Sanders, J. Oswald. Spiritual Leadership: A Commitment to Excellence for Every Believer.

Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2007.

 

Stott, John. Basic Christian Leadership: Biblical Models of Church, Gospel and Ministry.

Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2002.

 

Stowell, Joseph M. Redefining Leadership: Character-Driven Habits of Effective Leaders. Grand

Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2014.

 

White, John. Excellence in Leadership: Reaching Goals with Prayer, Courage and

            Determination. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1986.

 

Leadership Journal was published by Christianity Today and produced 145 issues between 1980 and 2016. The back issues will now be archived at CTPastors.com , and this website will also offer new resources for pastors and church leaders.( http://www.christianitytoday.com/pastors )

 

Life and Leadership website has many resource guides and book reviews on Christian leadership, especially relating to the church.   http://www.lifeandleadership.com/