12 books to strengthen your influence as a Christian leader
Books: Christian Influence
1. Framework Leadership: Preparing yourself and your organization for lasting changeBy Dr. Kent Ingle (Southeastern University; 2nd edition, Jan. 15, 2024)
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2. Great to Good: How following Jesus reshapes our ambitionsBy Jae Hoon Lee (IVP, July 23, 2024)
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3. Organizational Behavior in Christian Perspective: Theory and practice for church and ministry leadersBy Dr. Franklin A. Markow (Baker Academic, July 23, 2024)
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4. Leading through Resistance: Quit pushing backBy Tod Bolsinger (IVP, Aug. 13, 2024)
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5. Invest in Transformation: Quit relying on trustBy Tod Bolsinger (IVP, Aug. 13, 2024)
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6. Money & Spirit: Surrendering our finances to the work of the Holy SpiritBy Heather M. Day (Morgan James Faith, Jan. 21, 2025)
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7. Glad I Didn’t Know: Lessons learned through life’s challenges and unexpected blessingsBy Vonna Laue (Morgan James Faith, Dec. 3, 2024)
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8. Polycentric Mission Leadership: Toward a new theoretical model for global leadershipBy Dr. Joseph W. Handley, Jr. (Regnum Books International, Aug. 23, 2022)
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9. The Master Leader: 12 ways to lead like JesusBy Mark E. Moore and Jeff Osborne (HIM Publications, Sept. 17, 2024)
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10. Lead With Influence: A proven process to lead without authorityBy Matt Norman (G&D Media, March 12, 2024)
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11. Chief Inspiration Officer: How to lead the team everyone wants to be onBy Val Ries (Amplify Publishing, Feb. 16, 2022)
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12. Two Stitches and a Patch: Overcoming the power of grief through faithBy Dr. Terry Megli with Robert Lofthouse (Koehler Books, May 28, 2024)
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