Leading with Love
Essentials of Church Leadership
- Church Leadership & Ministry
- Publisher: Cascade Books (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
Leading with Love: Essentials of Church Leadership is a handbook, the distilled lessons of Terence Elsberry's thirty-plus years as an ordained minister. It challenges clergy of all denominations to apply his proven leadership skills and knowledge to the ministry God has called them to. Here you'll find a handbook of ministry-enhancing information in a helpful Q. and A. format. The answers focus on key areas of ministry and are the result of proven success. Warm, anecdotal, practical, and motivational, here's a book to help lead church leaders through the heartache, frustrations, and joys of church leadership while by God's grace remembering the underlying purpose of ministry: to share God's love with his people and, with them, and through them, to the world. As Terry says, "The reason why church ministry is so satisfying is because there are so many people to love."
Endorsements (7)
“Terry’s personal warmth stems from his obvious love of Jesus Christ and of God’s children, all of them. His practical wisdom stems from his experienced capacity to listen and observe. I would have loved being a member of Terry’s congregation. Here is a treasure trove of good counsel by a deeply consecrated priest for his fellow clergy, as useful as a handbook.”
“I worked with Terry for almost twenty-five years. . . . I found him to be a lovely and sincere man, very heartfelt, who built a wonderful congregation around his sermons and his concern for others, often more than himself. His book will touch anyone who reads it, and his presence and writing cannot help but inspire people to do their best within their spiritual tradition!”
“Gleaned from decades of ministry in a variety of church settings and illustrated by anecdotes from his own experience, the wisdom of Terry’s advice about a distinctively pastoral style of congregational leadership is practical, clear, very engaging, and indispensable. Were I just graduated from seminary and entering a position on a church staff, I would be desperately looking for just this book!”
“Drawing on real-life situations, Terry provides insight into how a leader can respond wisely, compassionately, and effectively. In my diocese, we encourage clergy to work collaboratively and meet in support groups. Leading with Love is ideal for these groups, and for anyone who is curious about how to address church situations which are complex but open to the Spirit. And it is perfect for new clergy.”
“Drawing on years of experience, this wonderful book offers us pragmatic and doable guidance on how to be a responsible and responsive church leader. Filled with anecdotes and practical examples and tackling the pitfalls as well, this book is a huge gift for anyone seeking to develop the skills of healthy, engaged, and—most of all—loving church leadership. It is a gift which will certainly keep on giving!”
“Terry delivers a book rich in leadership and life lessons for a broad audience. His counsel and advice are directly applicable to those charged with responsibility for communities of faith. But the questions he posits and the answers he provides . . . are relevant to all who are in positions of leadership anywhere in our society. This book is a compelling and insightful read.”
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