Status Updates From Pastoral Leadership: For th...

It feels a little disjointed because of the dual-authorship, but this little guy is probably my favorite book on the “leadership” side of ministry so far. And that’s coming from someone who has been force-fed many, many leadership books. This one has the rare quality of being tuned to rich pastoral theology.

“Want a strategic plan? You can consult any number of books written specifically for crafting such plans for nonprofit organizations, though it’s not necessary. Remember that this is not your primary purpose as a pastor. If you find yourself spending more time researching how to create a strategic plan than you do writing a sermon, praying, or visiting people, you likely have your priorities out of alignment.”