However, there are many books on spirituality for ministers already. That aspect of parish leadership is very well covered by literally thousands of authors, workshops, and seminars. Nevertheless, we need to know both the vertical dimension of faith and the horizontal dimension of organizational dynamics. This book adds to the field by addressing the human side of leadership. It addresses those human dynamics that occur when one person attempts to influence the actions of another.
Grace builds on nature.
This book is about human nature and what happens when we attempt to lead others in accord with the grace of God. There are many ways of organizing this material, but it is not meant to be just another book on management technique. Nevertheless, this book will draw on some of those management ideas simply because they are effective. Certainly, terms like quality, customer service, and job satisfaction are hot topics in business today, especially in this era of global competition. The power of today's fiercely competitive business climate has forced many American companies to isolate more precisely just what the factors are for commercial success.