In pursuit of great and godly leadership
Subtitle: tapping the wisdom of the world for the kingdom of God
By: Mike Bonem
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: The Jossey-Bass leadership network series
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2012
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780470947425
Subjects: Leadership; Christian leadership; RELIGION / Leadership; Christianity
Description: "A guide for applying the best of business insight for church leadership  In Pursuit of Great AND Godly Leadership explores the issues involved in bringing secular leadership knowledge into the world of church leadership. Most church leaders in large churches are entrepreneurial, well-educated, and keenly aware of the general leadership literature, but they don't always know the best ways to apply those insights in leading their churches. In this new book, church consultant and pastor Mike Bonem explores how leaders can discern the value of business practices and allow time and space for God to speak to their hearts.  Explores how church leaders can use strategic planning and other business skills to further their mission  Written by an expert in congregational leadership, Mike Bonem has an MBA from Harvard Business School  Helps leaders think more productively about issues such as financial management, strategic planning, systems thinking, growth with a combination of business acumen and spiritual wisdom    Bonem shows church leaders exactly how to make, evaluate, and use secular knowledge"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.