The Christmas shopping season is soon to be upon is. In an effort to help you find the best gifts for the Christian leaders in your life, the following are 13 Books Every Christian Leader Should Read In 2013. I have provided you with easy links to find out more about each product and make ordering very easy for you.
Deep and Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend by Andy Stanley. I feel this is the definitive church leadership book of this generation. From how he handled his parents’ divorce to the launch of North Point Community Church and the implementation of its ministry strategies, this is a classic that every Christian leader should own.
Doctrine: What Christians Should Believe by Mark Driscoll and Gerry Breshears. This book should be on every Christian leader’s shelf and a resource that should be referenced on every doctrinal issue you face.
Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World by Michael Hyatt. It has never been easier for a leader to build a platform that influences others. What I like about Michael’s book is it tells you everything from the fundamentals of how to set up a Twitter account to the most advanced practices of social media experts. This is a tool every Christian leader will re-visit over and over.
Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin. If you are a member of a staff or leadership team, this book will equip you with the thinking skills and tools needed to be your team’s most valuable player. BTW, if your company is in a cost-cutting mode, nothing will protect more from downsizing than the principles taught in this book.
Renegades Write the Rules: How the Digital Royalty Use Social Media to Innovate by Amy Jo Martin. One of my favorite books in 2012. Amy Jo is the top choice of A-list celebrities for building their personal brands through social media. I have implemented all the principles taught in this book and THEY WORK! Also, if you are a sports fan, you will enjoy the stories and practices of the many athletes using Twitter and other tools to expand their platforms.
Hero by Derwin Gray. I love books that improve my self-leadership while also increasing my desire for personal holiness. As a former football player and the current pastor of the great Transformation Church, Pastor Gray uses personal experiences from his youth, pro football career, and pastorate to help you become the husband, father, and leader God has called you to be.
Leadership Axioms: Powerful Leadership Proverbs by Bill Hybels. I have never read a book that packs more broad-based Christian leadership principles into a single book. Each chapter is concise, easy to read, and powerful. I recommend every church board, staff, or leadership team go through this book as a collective exercise.
Oxen by Joseph Sangl. Pastors are constantly looking for quality resources to invest into the lives of their business leaders. Well, look no further. Joe’s book is a vital resource for marketplace leaders who wish to expand their financial portfolio in a way that honors God and serves others.
Unleash!: Dvd Curriculum; Breaking Free from Normalcy by Perry Noble. Perry digs into the major barriers holding people back and shows how Jesus calls and equips his followers to experience a life most of us never dreamed possible. Incredibly humorous and inspirational.
Beyond Ordinary: When a Good Marriage Just Isn’t Good Enough by Justin Davis. I am not overstating this – this book may save your marriage and your ministry career. Justin was kind enough to provide me an advance copy of his new book and I’m glad he did. For anyone in ministry or Christian leadership, Justin’s book is a resource every husband and wife should read together.
Amplified Leadership: 5 Practices To Establish Influence, Build People, And Impact Others For A Lifetime by Dan Reiland. Dan is one of America’s most influential executive pastors and an expert on relationships. If you are a Christian leader and want to increase the relational equity with those you serve, then buy this book today!
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential by John Maxwell. My spiritual hero has done it again! Personal growth is not an option for Christian leaders who want to make an impact with their life. John tells you how.
The White Umbrella: Walking with Survivors of Sex Trafficking by Mary Frances Bowley. Andy Stanley says, “The White Umbrella will break your heart and inspire you to do something.”
What other books do you recommend for Christian leaders in 2013? Also, if you do not have a personal development plan in 2013 that includes regular reading, I recommend you purchase each of these books and read at least one per month.
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The 10 Indispensable Practices Of The 2-Minute Leader
Product Description – The 10 Indispensable Practices Of The 2-Minute Leader
Effective leadership is driven by key habits—indispensable practices that can be rapidly activated and applied. With compelling simplicity this unique book with accompanying study guide examines 10 of those practices—each centered on a key word, a key statement and a key application.
As I explain, two minutes is ample time to begin implementing any one of them. You will experience them in depth over the course of the book; and as you put them to work, your life and leadership are certain to be enriched.
What Do I Get
Pastors have long desired a way to create a leadership culture in their churches. Unfortunately, there has been a lack of sufficient resources to do so. I have written a practical, challenging, and inspiration tool you can put in the hands of your leaders to develop them, disciple them, and also say “Thank You”.
Here’s all that’s included:
- A hard-copy, full-color book. ($11.99 Retail Price)
- An accompanying 64-page study guide. ($5.99 Retail Price)
Price
The 10 Indispensable Practices Of The 2-Minute Leader comes highly discounted in bulk orders up to 60% off.
1-9 Copies – Special Price $9.59 per copy (20% Off)
10-40 Copies – Special Price $7.19 per copy (40% Off)
50-90 Copies – Special Price $5.99 per copy (50% Off)
100+ Copies – Special Price $4.79 per copy (60% Off)
We are please to announce a limited-time, new product offer. For all orders of 10 hard-copies or more, you will receive a FREE study guide for each book ordered. And here’s more, we’ll throw in the shipping and handling for FREE as well.
You can also order electronically at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Here’s how to use 2-Minute Leader
- You can give them away to the leaders in your church as a way to say, “Thank You.”
- Create small groups to connect the leaders in your church.
- Create small groups to disciple positional, non-positional, and financial leaders in your church.
- Use as a tool for discussion to build relationships with the unchurched in your business community.
- Use as a staff-development tool for training and discussion.
- Hand out to all attending your services after a leadership message.
- It is also a wonderfully practical gift to demonstrate value and show appreciation to all your leaders at Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Here’s what other great leaders are saying about 2-Minute Leader:
- “This powerful book taps into two boundless forces that birth great leaders: wisdom and courage. Brian will share with you the wisdom you need to be an effective leader and stir you to have the courage to put that wisdom into practice.” — Derwin L. Gray, Lead Pastor of Transformation Church in Charlotte, NC
- “I have the privilege of seeing Brian Dodd live out the principles of this book day in and day out. When I started reading I kept on going to the very last page—it was that positive and helpful to me. I am impressed with this book but I’m more impressed with the fact that I know Brian truly LIVES everything in The 2-Minute Leader every day. I’m planning to buy copies for a lot of other leaders. I know that they will be enriched just as I have been.”— Casey Graham , CEO of The Rocket Company
- It takes an intuitive leader to recognize the essence of leadership, boil it down, remove the dross, and hand you pieces of pure gold! Brian Dodd is that type of leader, and The 2-Minute Leader is a treasure trove of practical advice. Activate the key applications and you will turn aspirations into achievement. As a leader, you will benefit from this book on a personal level, and the people you lead will benefit as you guide them through these wisdom-filled pages. I promise: These 10 Indispensable Practices will prove to be game changers for every leader who implements them.” — Dwight “Ike” Reighard , President/CEO of MUST Ministries and Senior Pastor of Piedmont Church in Marietta, GA
- “I love reading Brian Dodd’s leadership thoughts. He’s practical, to the point and helpful. Now Brian has written a book full of insightful leadership practices fit for the fast pace of leaders on the go! I recommend this book to any student of leadership.” – Dan Reiland, Executive Pastor, 12Stone Church, Author ofAmplified Leadership
- “I have known Brian Dodd for 15 years. During that time we have had countless meals, phone calls and meetings together talking about life and ministry. One thing is true about each encounter …I ALWAYS leave challenged and better! Reading 10 Indispensable Practices of The 2-Minute Leader is going be for you like one of my times with Brian. So, pull up a chair, take out a pen, buckle up and enjoy! You will be better at the end than when you started.” — Mike Linch , Senior Pastor of NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, GA
- “It’s no surprise that his quality of encouragement oozes out of every page of this book. It’s so well written that I can continually return to it and find value in a short time (which is a benefit to my busy schedule.) I plan on returning first to his concept of the Leadership Ledger. This is good stuff and I highly recommend it for anyone in leadership.” – Scott Couchenour, President / CEO – Cogun, Inc.
- “Want to be a better leader? Brian Dodd is one of the great minds in leadership today. In The 2-Minute Leader he condenses his best leadership wisdom into a few easy-to-implement practices. Drawing on Brian’s ideas will help you avoid pitfalls and accelerate your leadership effectiveness.” – Rob Cizek, Executive Pastor of Northshore Christian Church in Seattle, WA
Here is why this is important:
- For many pastors, engaging leaders is intimidating. This book is an easy way to create conversation.
- Because it can be used in the context of small groups and community, relationships can now be easily built with leaders.
- Pastors and church leaders need tools to identify, develop, and retain leaders.
- Leaders want to connect with other leaders.
- Everyone benefits when leaders get better.
- Your church is stronger when leaders are deeply invested and engaged but pastor, you set the pace. This book and study guide allows you to lead the way by investing and engaging in your leaders.
- It has been priced so it can easily get into the hands of as many Christian leaders as possible.
The 10 Indispensable Practices Of The 2-Minute Leader
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