Called to Lead - Updated Edition -: Living and Leading for Jesus in the Workplace

by Bill Pence

UPDATED EDITION!! Now can be read on all Kindle devices and apps. All links have been activated. In this book, a workplace and church leader takes you on his faith and work journey, sharing what he’s learned from people he has worked with along the way and gleanings from other authors. Having the author mentor you, means you can learn from his lifetime of leadership, whether you’re at the beginning of your career, at the end, or anywhere in between. While the book will primarily appeal to Christians in both the general marketplace and the church, there will be helpful takeaways for everyone. God honors all work – whether it is performed in the workplace, government, education, sports, the home, etc. - not just the work that is done within a church or ministry setting. You will discover your calling and learn how to integrate your faith and work. He’ll go over essential character traits needed to be a good team member and to reflect Christ well. In your calling as a leader, you’ll learn about servant leadership and how to become a leader others want to follow. The author provides helpful applications of living and leading for Jesus in the workplace - including holding effective meetings, dealing with conflict, goal setting, leading large teams, dealing with challenges in leadership, learning from failure, caring for others, mentoring and developing future leaders and much more. The book also looks at a few characters from the Bible to see what lessons we can learn from them about leadership. If you’re nearing the end of your career, Part Three – Finishing Well is a good guide. Do you want to know what it means to finish well in your callings? What does retirement look like for the Christian? What will your legacy be? Part Four includes suggestions for church leaders on how they can help those under their care see that God values their work and callings. The author also gives good ideas for developing leaders inside and outside of the church, as well as practical advice on effective planning in the church, and why your church should establish a personnel structure. “There are so many books on leadership out there, it’s hard to know where to start. Why not start with the guy who has read them all, processed them, and lived them out for years with joyful intensity under the watchful eye of his Savior? Bill Pence’s 'Called to Lead' is part autobiography, part bibliography, and part practical theology on the reflective glory of leadership and work. It’s a wonderful jump into the mind of a man who loves God, loves the church, and loves to see the people around him thrive in their callings, especially in the calling to lead. Having served alongside Bill for almost 11 years as one of my elders in my church, I gained much from his wisdom, encouragement, humility, and passion, and my hope is that in reading this book, you’ll experience an inkling of the same.” Rev. David Keithley, Pastor of Hanna City Presbyterian Church, Hanna City, Illinois "'Called to Lead' is a uniquely valuable resource. Drawing from more than forty years of experience, Bill Pence sets out a compelling vision of why and how to do work as a Christian leader. Bill lays a clear biblical foundation for work before building upon it with proven principles and practices pulled from today's top leadership minds. This book is biblical, practical, encouraging, and a great discipleship tool with its short chapters and discussion questions. Pick up 'Called to Lead' to hear how one faithful leader fulfills his calling to work before the face of God. You'll be glad you did.

Kindle Edition

First published June 27, 2020

About the author

Bill Pence was born and raised in Illinois, and educated at Illinois State University and Covenant Theological Seminary. He worked for nearly 38 years as a leader for a Fortune 50 organization, and has been a leader in his local church for nearly 30 years.
He is the author of "Called to Lead: Living and Leading for Jesus in the Workplace" and "A Leader Worth Following: 40 Key Leadership Attributes and Applications to Master", and blogs at CoramDeoTheBlog.com, which features book, movie, and music reviews from a Christian perspective, as well as information about integrating faith and work and leadership. He has been married to Tammy, his best friend, for 45 years.
He's a St. Louis Cardinals and Illinois State University Men's Basketball fan, loves to read, go to the movies, listen to music and podcasts while taking long walks with his Alaskan Malamute Clara.