Religious Leadership

The Apostle Paul has shaped the course of Christian ethics for centuries and is widely regarded as the most influential theologian in the Christian tradition. In this authoritative introduction, Morna D. Hooker offers a female perspective on a figure usually portrayed as a conservative misogynist. Looking behind the epistles to reconstruct the real man and his beliefs, she places the scriptures in their original context and suggests a consistent and coherent Pauline theology.

Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince is history’s greatest guide to attaining and keeping power; Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Power has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it; and it may be said that no greater work on the subject of military theory exists than Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. Abridged and introduced by PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz, these exquisitely brief and faithful condensations on leadership will mark a true turning point in your life and career.

As the Chief Evangelist at Google for five years, Nicolas Darveau Garneau had the incredible opportunity to advise over 1,000 companies on their growth strategy. This book draws from hundreds of conversations with CEOs when they were making difficult decisions. It focuses on the latest, most innovative digital growth techniques reshaping industries today, presenting strategies that have worked across multiple industries and company sizes.

In this practical and inspiring book, Willow Creek Executive vice president and teaching pastor Nancy Beach speaks to women with God-given gifts of leading and teaching. Sharing from her thirty-year journey in a local church, Nancy offers guidance on such issues as: character development, earning respect, finding your voice, managing work and personal life, and forming an intentional support network.

Mark DeYmaz presents seven common obstacles to building a healthy multi-ethnic church, taking the reader beyond merely understanding the need for diversity, to the practical challenges and ramifications of day-to-day leadership within a diverse congregation of faith.

Christian men and women across the country experience leadership in many different ways. Some lead a congregation, youth group or ministry, some in their homes, businesses, or non-professional organizations. The lives of many followers of Christ are marked by a combination of these roles. In Leadership by the Book, Brent Garrison offers examples from each book of the Old and New Testaments of how God's servants have led his people

Shadows of the Occult: An In-Depth Exploration of Cults, Occult, and Their Rituals" Unlock the Hidden World of Cults and Occultic Practices – A Must-Read for Truth Seekers, Scholars, and the Curious Alike! Are you intrigued by the mysterious and secretive world of cults and occult practices? Do you want to understand the rituals, initiation processes, and the psychological power these groups hold over their followers? Discover the dark and enigmatic truths behind the shadows with "Shadows of the Occult: An In-Depth Exploration of Cults, Occult, and Their Rituals." Why This Book is a Must-...

A cross-section of five frontline leaders in the controversial emerging church movement shed informative light on their beliefs and basic message to help us understand whether it’s all about new methods or a new message or both.

When most people think of Mother Teresa, they think of a saint - a spiritual hero of extraordinary humanitarian accomplishments, a Nobel Peace Prize winner. But Mother Teresa was also the leader of one of the world's largest and most successful organizations: the Missionaries of Charity.

Lord knows, Rev Al has had his personal and very public ups and downs - but he's come out bigger and better than ever. Though the host of MSNBC's PoliticsNation is as fiery and outspoken as ever about the events and issues that matter most, he's learned that the only way we can get right as a nation is by getting right from within. In this, his first book in over a decade, Rev Al will take you behind the scenes of some unexpected places - from officiating Michael Jackson's funeral, hanging out with Jay-Z and President Barack Obama at the White House, to taking charge of the Trayvon Martin case.

God Made Man - Discovering Your Purpose and Living an Intentional Life I’ll make you a promise. This isn’t another feel-good, pat-on-the-back book that gets tossed onto your wife’s nightstand. I don’t read them either. I wrote this for you in hopes of encouraging men to embrace alpha manhood without having to worry about being attacked for it. Now, the truth is, we can do better. In some cases, much better, but until we know where we’ve been, there’s no way we’ll ever know where we’re going. Let’s knock the rust off of the toxic masculinity mantle and start living an ...

C'è un'ansia di cambiamento nel mondo. Papa Francesco la raccoglie nei suoi gesti e nelle sue parole, specialmente in un tempo di crisi quale quello che stiamo vivendo. È chiaro che abbiamo tutti bisogno di capire che cosa ci sta accadendo, di dare una lettura umana e spirituale di quel che viviamo. Francesco, come si comprende in questo volume, assimila la visionedi sant'Ignazio di Loyola così come emerge negli Esercizi Spirituali.

The Apostle Paul said that the rapture will happen "at the last trumpet". Hear how the rapture relates to Rosh HaShanah, the Feast of Trumpets, one of the seven feasts God gave to the Nation of Israel. My friend, someday you will turn on the news and see that millions of people have suddenly and mysteriously disappeared from all around the world. As I write this brochure, this disappearance is a future event known as "The Rapture of the Church".

Ruth Tucker recounts a harrowing story of abuse at the hands of her husband, a well-educated, charming preacher no less, in hope that her story will help other women caught in a cycle of domestic violence and offer a balanced biblical approach to counter such abuse for pastors and counselors.

Unlock the Secrets of the Fulani Ethnic Group: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Tradition, Religion, Titles, Leadership, and More Discover the Heart of Fulani Heritage Are you ready to delve into the rich tapestry of one of Africa's most captivating ethnic groups? Dive deep into "Legacy of the Fulani: Tradition, Religion, Titles, Leadership, and Beyond" and uncover the profound legacy of the Fulani people—a community whose history and culture have shaped the African continent. Why This Book is a Must-Read In this meticulously researched and vividly written book, you'll embark on a journey ...

The apostle Barnabas may be one of the most overlooked and yet most influential leaders of the New Testament. His impact on the church began with a simple gift to feed hungry believers, then grew into much more. Barnabas was trusted by the original apostles to lead the first organized church outside of Jerusalem, Antioch. He mentored Paul and later Mark, and pioneered the first missionary outreach of the early church. The Barnabas Way follows the journey of this amazing leader across acts, gleaning the important leadership principles that Barnabas leaves along the way.

Written by an author team from one of Europe's leading management schools, Leadership encourages critical appraisal of the mainstream viewpoints and personal reflection on leadership experience in a way that is both clear and highly engaging.

In The Bible, God uses many ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Moses didn’t think he was a leader when God chose him; people laughed at Noah for building that ark for so many years; Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers only to rise to second-in-command of all of Egypt.

Engaging young adults in the local church is not as hopeless a case as statistics might have us believe, but young adults are asking six important questions about the role of the Church in their lives in 21st century culture—questions that could radically transform the Church for the good of all.

Author and ministry leader Kathleen Panning is excited to announce the release of her highly anticipated new book, Tilted Halo: Exposing the Truth of Women in Ministry and Untold Stories. This deeply personal and insightful work offers listeners a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs women in faith leadership face, drawn from Kathleen’s decades of experience in ministry.