Books for Spring 2024

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 … Continue reading Books for Spring 2024

Books for Winter 2023

BOOKS 1. Lead With Prayer: The spiritual habits of world-changing leaders By Ryan Skoog and Peter Greer, with Cameron Doolittle (FaithWords, Jan. 23, 2024) Book Overview  Listen to Peter Greer on Best Christian Workplaces’ The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast as he discusses “Shaping Souls: Building Christian Character in Your Team.” 2. Hire Right, First Time: A practical guide for staffing … Continue reading Books for Winter 2023

Books for Fall 2023

BOOKS 1. The State of Generosity Series By Barna, in partnership with Gloo, Generis, VOMO and Women Doing Well (Barna, 2022) Book Overview 2. Turning Donors into Partners: Principles for fundraising you’ll actually enjoy By Brad Layland (IVP, Jan. 24, 2023) Book Overview  Listen to Brad Layland on the The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast as he discusses “Why Healthy … Continue reading Books for Fall 2023

Books for Summer 2023

BOOKS 1. Grace to Grow: Creating a healthy church in unhealthy times By John K. Jenkins, Sr. (Zondervan, Oct. 17, 2023) Book Overview  2. The 6 Types of Working Genius: A better way to understand your gifts, your frustrations, and your team By Pat Lencioni (Matt Holt, Sept. 27, 2022) Book Overview Listen to Pat Lencioni … Continue reading Books for Summer 2023

Books for Spring 2023

BOOKS OUTCOMES CONFERENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR: 1. A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World: Live a life without waste, regret, or anything unfinished By Ken Harrison (Thomas Nelson, June 28, 2022) Book Overview  Christian Leadership Alliance has selected this book by Ken Harrison, Chairman and CEO of Promise Keepers, as its 2023 Outcomes Conference … Continue reading Books for Spring 2023

Books for Winter 2022

BOOKS 1. Authentic Influencer: The Barnabas way of shaping lives for Jesus By Jonathan Murphy (Thomas Nelson, March 28, 2023) Book Overview  2. Communicating with Grace and Virtue: Learning to listen, speak, text, and interact as a Christian By Quentin J. Shultze (Baker Academic, Sept. 2020) Book Overview 3. Culture Built My Brand: The secret to … Continue reading Books for Winter 2022

Books for Fall 2022

1. 6 P’s of Essential Innovation: Create the culture and capabilities of a resilient innovation organization By Michael McCathren (Ripples Media llc, June 29, 2022) Book Overview  2. Opportunity Leadership: Stop planning and start getting results By Dr. Roger Parrott (Moody Publishers, Feb. 1, 2022) Book Overview Hear Dr. Roger Parrott discuss “Opportunity Leadership” on the Best … Continue reading Books for Fall 2022

Books for Spring 2022

BOOKS 1. Road to Flourishing: Eight keys to boost employee engagement and well-being By Al Lopus (IVP, April 19, 2022) Book Overview  OUTCOMES CONFERENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR: Christian Leadership Alliance has selected Road to Flourishing by Al Lopus, Cofounder and CEO, Best Christian Workplaces Institute, as its 2022 Outcomes Conference book of the year. … Continue reading Books for Spring 2022

Books for Winter 2021

BOOKS 1. Embracing Succession: Helping ministry leaders confront the personal side of transition By Will Heath (Crosslink Publishing, June 1, 2021) Book Overview  Hear more from Will Heath on this episode of The 5 Leadership Questions Podcast as he discusses “Succession” and ways to make it work. – LISTEN 2. Succession: Seven practices to navigate mission-critical … Continue reading Books for Winter 2021