In pursuit of great and godly leadership: tapping the wisdom of the world for the kingdom of God

A guide for applying the best of business insight for church leadership In Pursuit of Great AND Godly Leadership explores the issues involved in bringing secular leadership knowledge into the world of church leadership. Most church leaders in large churches are entrepreneurial, well-educated, and keenly aware of the general leadership literature, but they don't always know the best waysto apply those insights in leading their churches. In this new book, church consultant and pastor Mike Bonem explores how leaders can discern the value of business practices and allow time and space for God to speak to their hearts. Explores how church leaders can use strategic planning and other business skills to further their mission Written by an expert in congregational leadership,Mike Bonem has an MBA from Harvard Business School Helps leaders think more productively about issues such as financial management, strategic planning, systems thinking, growth with a combination of business acumen and spiritual wisdom Bonem shows church leaders exactly how to make, evaluate, and use secular knowledge. INDICE: About the Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series Foreword Preface Chapter 1: Is Great the Enemy of Godly? Chapter 2: Where Should You Begin? Part1: Tools for Great and Godly Leadership Chapter 3: Is God in Your Plans? Chapter 4: Are Your Plans Fruitful? Chapter 5: Who Is on the Bus? Chapter 6: Do You Measure What Matters? Chapter 7: How Will You Finance the Dream? Chapter 8: Are All Systems Go? Part 2: Beyond the Tools Chapter 9: Is Everyone on the Same Page? Chapter 10: Why Is Culture Important? Chapter 11: Are You Prepared to Change? Chapter 12: Are You Guarding Your Heart? Appendix A: The People Behindthe Stories Appendix B: Practical Tips for Managing People Appendix C: Practical Ideas for Measurement Acknowledgments Annotated Bibliography Notes About the Author About Leadership Network Index

• ISBN: 978-0-470-94742-5
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 288
• Fecha Publicación: 11/01/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés