Courageous Church Leadership: Conversations With Effective Practitioners (TCP Leadership Series) [Paperback]

John P. Chandler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 30, 2007

Courageous Church Leadership offers a window into the minds and hearts of some of North America's top church leaders through a series of interviews with twelve extraordinary pastors. The aim of the book is to help the reader learn about innovative and even daring leadership and ministerial practices in a nondirective way.

Includes interviews with: Leith Anderson, Fred Craddock, David Chadwick, Steve Chang, Robert Cupp, Gary Harrell, Brian McLaren, Erwin McManus, Mickey Rapier, Bob Russell, Michael Slaughter, Lance Watson.

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From the Publisher

This title is part of The Columbia Partnership Leadership Series. The TCP Leadership Series is an inspiration- and wisdom-sharing vehicle of The Columbia Partnership, a community of Christian leaders seeking to transform the capacity of the North American Protestant church to pursue and sustain vital Christ-centered ministry.

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"Great leadership hinges primarily on one thing--finding the courage to be yourself. Chandler uncovers the stories of some who found that courage and become remarkable leaders. This is one of the most interesting and practical books on leadership you'll ever read."
--Jim Henderson, executive director of Of-the-Map, former director of leadership development at Vineyard Community Church.

"John has my highest respect as a solid, strategic thinker and church leader in the twenty-first century. He understands the issues behind healthy churches and can distinguish the 'wheat from the chaff.' He knows how to ask the right questions and clarify the right answers. I can't think of a person more qualified to write such a much-needed book."
--Charles Arn, church consultant and author of The Master's Plan for Making Disciples

"Diaries, biographies, and memoirs are 'telling' books. They are full of secrets. In Courageous Church Leadership, pastors of some of America's most exciting churches tell their secrets for leading churches on-the-grow. This unique book provides an insider's view, an operator's manual for twenty-first century congregations. Read it. Learn from it. Practice it."
--Bob Dale, author of Seeds for the Future

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Product Details

• Paperback: 127 pages
• Publisher: Chalice Press (January 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827205066
• ISBN-13: 978-0827205062
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,538,552 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Have you been reading my mail?, June 5, 2007

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T. Gaston (Stafford, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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I just finished reading this book. I could not have read this book at more important time. I have been serving as a senior pastor for two years now. It's as if John Chandler has been reading my mail. From the opening thoughts on listening, being patient, and having courage this book had me. These days of restructuring as a pastor have been weary, and at times painful. This book encouraged me. It opened up several more questions I have yet to ask, and the interviews affirmed I am on the right road. Thank you for putting a book like this together. It has breathed some inspiration and courage into my heart again. Round 10 (ding! ding!). Thanks for being an amazing encourager and a leader!

5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing..., January 4, 2011

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This book changed my life! Absolutely amazing! John did it again! This book goes down like smooth wine. Put it in your basket and get the order rushed to you.