The Choice: The Christ-Centered Pursuit of Kingdom Outcomes
I just about used an entire highlighter. The book starts strong, with excellent observations that distinguish between the world's view of success and what the Bible and the life of Christ have to say. Then, it gets stronger with so many profound questions and practical ways to move toward the viewpoint of Scripture. Honestly, this book describes the way I know I should lead and the way that I want to lead, but too often don t lead. However, I didn't feel like the book was beating me up, I felt like it was lifting me up and encouraging me to press on, seek true success and lead well. I so concur with the book s viewpoint that unexamined presuppositions drive everything we, as leaders do. The myriad of voices in our culture drive us to almost instinctively measure success by more instead of by flourishing biblically. The ten marks of Christ-centered ministry are clear, practical and convicting. This isn't a book that I will just read; it is a book that I can use to help me be a more Christ-centered leader.--David Wills, President, National Christian Foundation--David Wills, President, National Christian FoundationThe Choice belongs on the reading list of every Christian leader. It may be the most liberating leadership book I've ever read. It frees us from the chains of earthly measurement and challenges us to examine how God measures the success of our endeavors and how we should, too. Perhaps best of all, I have the privilege of knowing the authors personally, and I can testify that these are no armchair theologians. They have tested these lessons in their lives and work.--Jim Liske, President & CEO, Prison Fellowship Ministries--Jim Liske, President & CEO, Prison Fellowship MinistriesWhen it comes to running our churches and ministries, it requires a consuming adoration for the Savior not to become seduced by the ways of our culture. The Choice helps us turn away from those siren calls that can drown out the Spirit s guiding whispers, 'This is what Jesus meant; here is the kingdom path; just walk in it.' This book is so timely for today s Christian leaders I highly recommend it.--Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder, Joni and Friends International Disability Center--Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder, Joni and Friends International Disability Center