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WELCOME FROM DAVID NEWBERRY
davidsmallOn behalf of Churches of Christ Online, I'd like to welcome you to the Leadership Ministry Home Page. The purpose of this resource is to effectively present Biblically-based material

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Resources

WEBSITE FOR SERVANT LEADERSHIP RESOURCES
The Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership web site.[more]
 BUILDINGCHURCHLEADERS.COM
bldgchurchleadrs2Building Church Leaders will help you build a dynamic team of leaders who can think biblically and strategically about the mission of your church or ministry. Just select the theme and handouts that best fit what you want to accomplish, photocopy them, and then lead a 20-minute discussion of your board or committee meeting. Or use several handouts for a longer session at a retreat.[more]
THE INJOY GROUP - JOHN MAXWELL
johnmaxwell"Everything rises and falls on leadership," according to Dr. John C. Maxwell. The area of Leadership is the foundation of our mission at The INJOY Group, as the area of Stewardship is the cornerstone.[more]
 LEADERSHIP JOURNAL ONLINE
leadjournalOne of the top leadership resources on the web. Resources include FREE newsletters, articles on subjects such as Administration, Church Life, Evangelism/Discipleship, Managing Conflict, Pastoral Care, Preaching, Vision/Direction and Worship, as well as Sermon Illustrations, Sermons/Outlines and Research on Churches.[more]
CHURCH-BASED TRAINING INTERNATIONAL
cbtilogoWelcome to the Church-Based Training International World Wide Web Site. We believe the most effective leadership and congregational training[more]
 TODAY'S BEST SERMONS ON TAPE
Today's Best Sermons on Tape[more]
TEAL LEADERSHIP STYLE INDICATOR
tealThis leadership style indicator can help you find out what kind of leader you are.[more]
 HOPE NETWORK MINISTRIES
hopenetworkHope Network exists to coach, mentor and equip Christian leaders. Many ministers and elders are struggling and many dropping out. Priority one: Coach and mentor a small circle of promising ministers and the elders of a small circle of promising congregations.[more]

Leadership Tools

  • Questionnaire for Wives of Potential Elders -- Sunday, January 27, 2002
  • Questionnaire for Potential Elders -- Sunday, January 27, 2002
  • Elder Nomination Form -- Sunday, January 27, 2002

    Articles

    THE ROOT OF LEADERSHIP BY GORDON MACDONALD
    Recently, my wife, Gail, and I had a chance to visit Yosemite National Park in California. We brought home pictures of us standing at the foot of some of those 3,000-year-old trees that rise a zillion feet into the air.[more]

    LEAD SOFTLY, BUT CARRY A BIG BATON BY JILL ROSENFELD
    "You!" says the orchestra conductor, waving his baton at a couple of stocky fellows in the percussion section. "You are so right for this!" It's the last session of Bank of America's Florida sales convention, and 200 or so managers and executives are sitting amid an orchestra of classical musicians. [more]

    WHY INSECURE LEADERS ARE SO BAD BY DR. JOHN C. MAXWELL
    If we were honest with each other, most of us would have to admit that we have at least one or two areas of personal insecurity in our lives. For some, these insecurities might be related to appearance--a big nose, a receding hairline, or a weight issue. [more]

    MANAGEMENT BY ENCOURAGEMENT - AN INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL ZIGARELLI
    Michael Zigarelli used to be, in his words, a "typical business professor," investing his days in teaching, researching and consulting in mainstream areas of management. After many years of that work, however, he wanted to do something a bit more meaningful with his professional life. [more]

    GETTING OVER TODAY'S SUCCESS BY DR. JOHN C. MAXWELL
    In my office, I have a sign that says, "Yesterday ended last night." It's a great sign because it helps me keep our company's success in perspective. When I want to celebrate because the previous day was a good day, I look at the sign and say, "Okay John, that was yesterday.[more]

    PLANNING FOR GROWTH BY MARK AITES
    Among the various terms which provide us with a description of the eldership, is the word episkopos, which is translated "bishop" or "overseer" (Acts 20:28). Inherent within the term is the very concept or ideal of leadership. [more]

    Ministry Ideas

  • Ten Ways to Develop Your Christian Leadership Skills -- Saturday, October 13, 2001
  • Leadership Training Classes by Archie Luper, Christiana, TN -- Monday, July 30, 2001

    Leadership Quotes

    VICTOR HUGO
    "Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake."[more]

    ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
    "You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.' You must do the thing you think you cannot do."[more]

    EDDIE RICKENBACKER
    "Courage is doing what you're afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you're scared."[more]

    CORRIE TEN BOOM
    "Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength."[more]

    HAROLD STEPHENS
    "There is a great difference between worry and concern. A worried person sees a problem, and a concerned person solves a problem."[more]

    JOHN LUBBOCK
    "A day of worry is more exhausting than a week of work."[more]

    Book Recommendations

    LEADERSHIP BOOK TITLES
    spiritual leadershipSpiritual Leadership: Moving People to God's Agenda
    Instructing those who hold leadership positions-not only in religious capacities but also including CEOs and teachers-best-selling authors Henry and Richard Blackaby teach on approaching leadership from a biblical perspective. Spiritual Leadership will equip those called to lead with the tools to move God's people on to His agenda.

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    discussionforum1LEADERSHIP DISCUSSION FORUM
    Share your ideas and opinions and ask questions related to leadership in the Lord's church.


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