In addition to leading their congregations in worship, pastors also often lead church boards, staff, positions of leadership in the public sector, and more. The wise pastor recognizes that every act of leadership reflects a certain theological framework. Where, then, can pastors go to learn how to lead in an effective and spiritually informed way? The Three Tasks of Leadership is such a resource.This book unpacks business leader Max De Pree's famous definition of leadership - originally given for the business world -and applies it to the church. Eighteen theologians and pastors here offer essays echoing that definition. Conceived as a festschrift, The Three Tasks of Leadership transcends the narrow definition of "tribute," giving readers a thoroughly usable book refreshingly free of jargon, full of practical and inspirational advice, and perfect for both pastors in the field and pastors in formation.
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Christianity Encountering World Religion Christianity Encountering World Religions: The Practice of Mission in the Twenty-first Century
Reviewing today's challenging religious climate, Muck and Adeney propose a new model for interacting with other faiths---"giftive mission." They explore practices that characterize sharing the "free gift" of the gospel---including universality, fellowship, localization, and respect; offer illuminating case studies for each theme; and show you how to apply each practice in specific missional settings. 484 pages, softcover from Baker.
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宣講中的聖經──生命更新的信仰記號 The Sign Language of Faith: Opportunities For Preaching Today