Grace to Lead: Practicing Leadership in the Wesleyan Tradition

by Kenneth L. Carder, Laceye C. Warner

Designed specifically for Christian leaders and teachers, Grace to Lead: Practicing Leadership in the Wesleyan Tradition delves deep into Wesleyan scholarship to guide readers into effective contemporary leadership, from a solidly Wesleyan perspective. Bishop Hope Morgan Ward (Mississippi Annual Conference), calls this book "an essential resource for all who lead and teach in the Wesleyan tradition." Calling upon peerless insights from the 1700's Wesleyan revival in England, authors Carder and Warner will help motivate, form, and guide church leaders in the twenty-first century and beyond.

Genres: Leadership, Theology

100 pages, Paperback

First published November 15, 2010

Reviews

[George Donigian · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book for those in the Wesleyan church tradition. Ken Carder and Laceye Warner draw on their knowledge of John Wesley and the early Wesleyan movement to offer direction for contemporary church practice and leadership. Their work is not limited to the 18th century; however, the authors invoke Jim Collins (Good to Great), Patrick Lenzioni, and other contemporary authors on leadership. Carder and Warner speak of leadership formed through doctrine and practice and also by grace. They speak of the continued formation that occurs through core spiritual disciplines, and they offer an overview of contemporary challenges and opportunities. Carder and Warner do not waste words nor do they pad the book with needless examples. (I read one of the first manuscripts, extended a contract to publish prior to my publishing enterprise being put into a new category of existence, and look forward to completing the reading of this version.)

[Sam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not very well written. Tons of repetitive nouns, prepositional phrases, and verbs in clauses/sentences as if the author didn't know which one to use or was being intentionally vague. Written as if needing published for a doctorate. Not a strong thesis or overall impactful read; not well organized or insightful.

Builds a small historical case for leadership within the Wesleyan tradition, and expouses good Wesleyan values for leadership. However, so poorly written it was forgettable.

[Catherine Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a simple book with powerful ideas about what it means to be a leader in the Wesleyan tradition.

[Thomas Irby · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fantastic theological reflection on discipleship and leadership in the Methodist tradition.