10. 20,000 Days and Counting by Robert D. Smith (2013) A few months ago, very aware that I was quickly approaching the age of 50; I began looking for good resources to help me evaluate my first half-century of life and develop my vision and plan for the future. This book was exactly what I …
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9. Journeys: Transitioning Churches to Relevance by Todd Wright & Marty Duren (2008) Writing and publishing this book was an arduous and life changing process, and it greatly impacted me. It forced me to think about my church life, personal life, and journey with honesty and transparency. The fact that it would be available for …
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8. Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change by William Bridges (1991) I led Midway Church through a major philosophical change from 2003-2010. I searched for good information from books and other pastors to help me understand the dynamics of change, and to help me effectively take our people through the journey. I found a …
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7. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell (1998) I began learning many of these laws in 1992 as a student of John Maxwell’s, even though he had not yet identified them as laws. Prior to that, I was a weak and ineffective leader, although I held a top POSITION of leadership. I …
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