The Outcomes Conference Book of the Year & 11 more great reads

BOOKS

OUTCOMES CONFERENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR:

1. Healthy Leadership for Thriving Organizations: Creating contexts where people flourish
By Dr. Justin A. Irving (Baker Academic, Dec. 2023)
Book Overview 

Christian Leadership Alliance has selected Healthy Leadership for Thriving Organizations by Dr. Justin A. Irving, Duke K. McCall Professor of Christian Leadership at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary as its 2024 Outcomes Conference Book of the Year.

“Irving is masterful at elaborating all the essentials necessary to cultivate leadership that creates environments where people can flourish. A vital guide for leaders at every level,” says Tami Heim, president and CEO, Christian Leadership Alliance. Read the Alliance’s full Book of the Year announcement here.

The theme of The Outcomes Conference 2024 is “Therefore.” The Alliance embraces its mission to equip and unite leaders to transform the world for Christ. We are pleased to name Healthy Leadership for Thriving Organizations as our 2024 Outcomes Conference Book of the Year.

At the Outcomes Conference, Dr. Irving will share his passion, research, and insights to help leaders intentionally create cultures that nurture flourishing and organizational health.

Dr. Justin A. Irving will serve as a main stage presenter, lead the Men’s Breakfast, and teach a workshop at this year’s Outcomes Conference in Jacksonville, FL, April 9-11. Register to attend >>

2. Be The Unicorn: 12 data-driven habits that separate the best leaders from the rest
By William Vanderbloemen (HarperCollins Leadership, Nov. 14, 2023)
Book Overview

William Vanderbloemen will lead a workshop entitled “Be The Unicorn” at this year’s Outcomes Conference in Jacksonville, FL, April 9-11. Register to attend >>

3. STORYFIND: The handbook for finding and telling your nonprofit’s most impactful stories
By Kristin Sukraw (Page Two Press, Oct. 25, 2023)
Book Overview

Kristin Sukraw will co-lead a workshop entitled “Driving Results Through Visual Storytelling” at this year’s Outcomes Conference in Jacksonville, FL, April 9-11. Register to attend >>

4. Grace to Grow: Creating a healthy church in unhealthy times
By John K. Jenkins, Sr. (Zondervan, Oct. 17, 2023)
Book Overview

John K. Jenkins, Sr. will serve as a main stage presenter at this year’s Outcomes Conference in Jacksonville, FL, April 9-11. Register to attend >>

5. Experiencing Friendship with God: How the wilderness draws us to his presence
By Faith Eury Cho (WaterBrook, Oct. 17, 2023)
Book Overview

Faith Eury Cho will serve as a main stage presenter at this year’s Outcomes Conference in Jacksonville, FL, April 9-11. Register to attend >>

6. Warrior of Eden: How curiosity and questions lead to understanding God’s call for women
By Beth Guckenberger (David C Cook, Jan. 23, 2024)
Book Overview

Listen to Beth Guckenberger on Christian Leadership Alliance’s Outcomes Conference Podcast as she discusses her book “Throw the First Punch.”

7. The Softer Side of Leadership: Essential soft skills that transform leaders and the people they lead
By Dr. Eugene Habecker with Mary Lou Habecker (IVP, Kindle Edition, Feb. 13, 2024)
Book Overview

Listen to Dr. Eugene Habecker on Best Christian Workplaces’ The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast as he discusses “The Soft Skills Every Leader Needs.”

8. The Nehemiah Blueprint: How faith-focused leaders can overcome challenges, return to purpose and build lasting impact
By Chris Jorgensen (Independently published, Feb. 27, 2024)
Book Overview 9. ReLeader: How to fix what you didn’t break
By Dr. Jon Chasteen (XLeadership, Jan. 16, 2024)
Book Overview 10. Gospel Generosity: Giving as an act of grace
By Nathan W. Harris (B&H Books, March 12, 2024)
Book Overview 11. A Non-Anxious Life: Experiencing the peace of God’s presence
By Alan Fadling (IVP Formatio, Feb. 6, 2024)
Book Overview

Listen to Alan Fadling on Best Christian Workplaces’ The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast as he discusses “How to Live an Unhurried Life in Your Work.”

12. NLT Every Woman’s Bible 
By Tyndale (Creator), Naomi Cramer Overton (Editor), Misty Arterburn (Co-editor), and Stephen Arterburn (Consultant Editor) (Tyndale House Publishers, April 9, 2024)
Book Overview

Naomi Cramer Overton will serve as the main stage “Word of the Day” presenter at this year’s Outcomes Conference in Jacksonville, FL, April 9-11. Register to attend >>

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