The Creative Leader: Unleashing the Power of Your Creative Potential (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "In 1990, a core group of Christ followers in Irving, Texas, came together and asked one simple question: How can we reach people today with..." (more)
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Product Description

Ed Young and his ministry team used creativity to help develop what is now one of the ten largest churches in the United States. The Creative Leader teaches the importance of creativity among visionaries and those who benefit from it, detailing how creative pastors, ministries, and churches are made. The book even gives hope to those who consider themselves creatively challenged.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 281 pages
• Publisher: B&H Publishing Group (January 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805431772
• ISBN-13: 978-0805431773
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #240,440 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS BOOK!, February 1, 2006

By	Gracepoint Guy "Mike" (Fort Worth) - See all my reviews

I have to admit, I bought The Creative Leader Wednesday, and now, Friday evening I am already finished. I could not put it down. It is filled to the brim and overflowing with Ed's amazing insight into the world of creative communication! Anyone, staff members, lay members, students, I repeat anyone who wants to serve God in the most cutting-edge and creative ways needs to read this book. I can't stress enough how much I have learned in the past few days, and I can not wait to begin applying the principles and suggestions Ed outlines to begin reaching people creatively and compassionately. I read it, and now I am going back through reading again, studying and taking notes. BUY THIS BOOK! It will change the way you do church. In Him, Michael Davila

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real Answers from a Dynamic Leader, January 13, 2006

By	Ted M (Ottawa, Canada) - See all my reviews

Ed has written a great book for pastors, church planters, and those with a stake in the local church.

He doesn't sugarcoat his leadership journey that began as a small church plant to one of the largest churches in America. One of my favorite chapters is "3 Things They Didn't Teach Me in Seminary."

Ed's unique leadership style and creative bent makes this book a must read. He gives a real insight into his church with help such as: how to improve your creativity, how to hire and fire staff members, etc. This book is unlike other leadership books that are mainly philosophical in nature.

I believe this book will give you real answers and fresh ideas to better lead in your own context.

Get it!