The Painful Side of Leadership: Moving Forward Even When It Hurts [Paperback]

Jeff Iorg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2009

Christian leadership is often likened to the peaceful image of a shepherd leading his sheep. But the truth is that sheep tend to wander toward trouble, and shepherds don’t always handle the challenges of their job with grace and ease.

The Painful Side of Leadership encourages and equips Christian leaders with biblical insights to better manage painful ministry circumstances, relationships, and choices. Author and seminary president Jeff Iorg writes candidly throughout to those who may feel beaten up by their mistakes, their critics, or having to make unpopular decisions. His insights are framed with chapters about why painful things happen to Christian leaders in the first place and the hope that God always provides when a leader is hurting.

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About the Author

Jeff Iorg is president and chairman of the faculty at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds degrees from Hardin-Simmons University, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Iorg and his wife Ann have three children and live in Mill Valley, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: B&H Books (October 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805448705
• ISBN-13: 978-0805448702
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #389,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars If You Lead, You Need This Book!, December 10, 2009

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Clay Crenshaw (Bossier City, LA) - See all my reviews

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As a Christian businessman, I found Dr. Jeff Iorg's book, The Painful Side of Leadership, extremely relevant to my own life. Although written from a pastoral perspective, the book is helpful to all Christians who serve as leaders in any capacity, whether in ministry or in the business world. As I look back over the past twenty years, I wish I had Dr. Iorg's book in my tool chest to help me work through some of my painful decisions. The book is easy to read and is filled with insights, wisdom and practical advice. Dr. Iorg does not waste time offering easy fixes or shallow platitudes, but he offers valuable principles based upon God's Word. This book is for all wounded leaders and those leaders that don't want to be victims. If you are in any type of leadership position and your choices or circumstances have left you lonely or hurting, I encourage you to get this book so you can lead on with God's grace and gift of hope!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book, January 18, 2011

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This is one of the best books I have read on Leadership and the cost that WILL come with it! It was biblical, practical and honest!

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Leadership Advice at its Best, April 22, 2010

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Dr. Iorg hits the nail on the head in every single chapter. He left no rock or difficult topic unturned as he interwove practical advice and personal stories of success and failure. He practiced what he preached in writing the book . . . be honest, transparent, and realistic about yourself and others.
I have referred people to this book several times over the past few weeks and I have decided to purchase several paperback copies to hand out to peers. It has become a book I keep on my "in case of emergency" shelf. I am sure I will continue to reference the book and its wisdom for years to come.