Is it possible for church leaders to use biblical and secular
leadership concepts in a way that keeps Christ--not the
marketplace--at the center of their mission? Drawing on
biblical material and business wisdom, In Pursuit of Great AND
Godly Leadership explores the critical leadership decisions and
practices that shape the success of Christian organizations. These
decisions are illustrated in compelling interviews with over forty
leaders of churches, universities, denominational bodies, and
international ministries. Mike Bonem leverages his background as an
MBA-trained manager and an experienced church leader to bridge the
gap between the analytical and structured world of business and the
faith-driven approach that is essential for healthy churches.
Written to offer practical solutions for senior pastors,
executive pastors, key laypeople, and leaders of other Christian
entities, In Pursuit of Great AND Godly Leadership clearly
shows the ways that secular practices can be imported into their
organizations. Bonem addresses a variety of topics such as
planning, finances, personnel management, measurement, team
dynamics, and organizational change. In doing so, he points to the
AND that every spiritual organization should strive to achieve.
Autorentext
The Author
MIKE BONEM is an experienced church consultant and speaker. He has served on the pastoral staff of a congregation for over ten years, and previously spent nearly twenty years in the marketplace as a business executive and consultant. He has an MBA from Harvard Business School and is the co-author of Leading from the Second Chair and Leading Congregational Change. He is a trusted advisor and valued resource to the leaders of congregations, denominations, and Christian organizations. www.mikebonem.com
Zusammenfassung
Is it possible for church leaders to use biblical and secular leadership concepts in a way that keeps Christnot the marketplaceat the center of their mission? Drawing on biblical material and business wisdom, In Pursuit of Great AND Godly Leadership explores the critical leadership decisions and practices that shape the success of Christian organizations. These decisions are illustrated in compelling interviews with over forty leaders of churches, universities, denominational bodies, and international ministries. Mike Bonem leverages his background as an MBA-trained manager and an experienced church leader to bridge the gap between the analytical and structured world of business and the faith-driven approach that is essential for healthy churches.
Written to offer practical solutions for senior pastors, executive pastors, key laypeople, and leaders of other Christian entities, In Pursuit of Great AND Godly Leadership clearly shows the ways that secular practices can be imported into their organizations. Bonem addresses a variety of topics such as planning, finances, personnel management, measurement, team dynamics, and organizational change. In doing so, he points to the AND that every spiritual organization should strive to achieve.
Inhalt
About the Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series ix
Preface xi
1 Is Great the Enemy of Godly? 1
2 Where Should You Begin? 20
Part One: Tools for Great and Godly Leadership 33
3 Is God in Your Plans? 37
4 Are Your Plans Fruitful? 59
5 Who Is on the Bus? 74
6 Do You Measure What Matters? 97
7 How Will You Finance the Dream? 117
8 Are All Systems Go? 135
Part Two: Beyond the Tools 147
9 Is Everyone on the Same Page? 149
10 Why Is Culture Important? 168
11 Are You Prepared to Change? 184
12 Are You Guarding Your Heart? 205
Appendix A: The People Behind the Stories 221
Appendix B: Practical Tips for Managing People 231
Appendix C: Practical Ideas for Measurement 235
Notes 241
Annotated Bibliography 249
Acknowledgments 253
The Author 257
Index 259