Strange Leadership

by Greg Atkinson

Are you a leader in a Christian organization? Is your church, ministry, or business lacking innovation? Perhaps you're experienced in trying new things and moving in new ways, but you haven't ever tried anything strange. Truly innovative leaders are often considered strange. Don't settle for everyday leadership; immerse yourself in Strange Leadership! Greg gives 40 different ways the Bible teaches us to be strange leaders. Greg pulls from Scripture to illuminate these concepts and, from the words and writings of other leaders, to drive them home. Strange Leadership is practically an encyclopedia on the subject of innovation. "Innovation is imperative in today's leadership culture. Strange Leadership reminds us all that innovation is about doing a whole new thing, that ultimately flows from God, the Chief Innovator. Thanks Greg for pointing us back to our true source for innovation and inspiration." - Brad Lomenick, president of Catalyst and author of The Catalyst Leader "Because leadership in Jesus' upside-down Kingdom is so different and distinct from the world, it is Strange Leadership. In his book, Greg offers practical and helpful thoughts on leading others as one under the rule of God." - Eric Geiger, author and Vice President of LifeWay Christian Resources "Strange Leadership is an engrossing and enchanting collection of probes into the emerging field of innovation studies. It is filled with firecrackers, and sometimes even fireworks." - Leonard Sweet, best-selling author, professor (Drew University, George Fox University)

388 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 29, 2014

About the author

Greg Atkinson is the Founder of Worship Impressions, the First Impressions Conference, The Entrepreneurial Church Conference, and the Co-Founder of the Social Media Church Conference. Greg is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, leadership coach, and consultant. Greg has worked with churches of all stages and sizes, including some of the largest and fastest-growing churches in the country, as well as with businesses, non-profits, and organizations such as Josh McDowell Ministries. Greg started and ran his own social media marketing company. Greg has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, Christianity Today, and on CBS, FOX, and NBC. Greg has been in leadership for three decades. He resides in Charlotte, NC.

Reviews

[Todd Wilhelm · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am not an individual who has much interest or gifting in administration, so this book didn't do much for me. Nevertheless there were some good quotes which spoke to me.

I admire the passion displayed by Mr. Atkinson for the subject matter. He seems like a high energy individual, the type who would wear me out just from hanging around with him!