Morph: The Texture of Leadership for Tomorrow's Church [Hardcover]

Ron Martoia (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0764424505 | ISBN-13: 978-0764424502

A changing church begins with a changing pastor! In this book, Martoia, both visionary and practitioner, equips you to morph as a pastor in ways that will help your church change to minister effectively in our culture. Change your thinking about how to "do" church and move beyond the status quo to see your church and ministry grow. A leader-building resource perfectly suited for church ministry staff to read and discuss together.

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About the Author

Ron Martoia has served as Lead Pastor and Transformation Architect at Westwinds Church in Jackson, MI, a church he planted 14 years ago. He earned his M.Div. at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and his doctorate at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 207 pages
• Publisher: Group Pub Inc (December 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764424505
• ISBN-13: 978-0764424502
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,237,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. Ron Martoia has spoken to more than 25,000 leaders in a variety of conference settings. A popular speaker and Bible teacher, Ron examines the new and shifting cultural landscape and proposes what churches can do to reach the present generation. He is the author of numerous articles, including key articles in "Great Preaching" and "Preaching to Postmoderns," and his first book project, "Morph!", was welcomed with widespread critical acclaim. In addition to church consultation, Ron facilitates a new experimental learning community, called Vortex, in Jackson, Michigan. Ron's mission is to help followers of Jesus understand and interact with the new cultural context in which they live.

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leadership God's way, August 23, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Morph: The Texture of Leadership for Tomorrow's Church (Hardcover)

Ignore the reader from Lynn, MA's comment - he/she simply doesn't get it. There is something seriously wrong with 'Church' as we know it. It's become just another religion - yes my friend - almost all of them. It's clear that this person has not even read the book, let alone bought it, because if he/she did, they would have found it full of truth from God's Word, and would see leadership from a new plane.

I think the title will scare many a 'charasmatic' Christian, as we are so apt at seeing the world through our catch phrases and bumper sticker theology that it could sound like something New Age-y - but not so. Ron brilliantly describes leadership that made me go wow-wow-wow almost every page. I will have to read it five times just to grasp all truths in this jam packed book.

I am an artistic Christian, and Ron's methods certainly will help us re-define what the Church will look like in the next century. If you are happy and content with singing five songs, doing a message and taking up the offering - then by all means - help yourself - it's a free world. But if you long for different and higher dimensions in God, then I strongly suggest you read this book, not only if you are a leader, but also if you have any sphere of influence - which should be ALL Christians.

Thanks Ron - I don't know you, but I really enjoyed your journey and you have imparted truths which will change my life forever.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended, March 29, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Morph: The Texture of Leadership for Tomorrow's Church (Hardcover)

This is a groundbreaking book about Church leadership. As a pastor, it has given me new insights into leadership for the Twenty-first Century. A definite must-read.

7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a postmodern experience, January 6, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Morph: The Texture of Leadership for Tomorrow's Church (Hardcover)

You want to evoke change in yourself and your church? Do yourself a favor and 'Morph'. Viritually every page was a new experience. By far the best book on personal and corporate leadership I've read to date.