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Summary and notes on books of relevance from across the leadership spectrum.

Victory Over the Darkness

Compiled by Chuck Olson

Title: Victory Over the Darkness: Realize the Power of Your Identity in Christ Author: Neil T. Anderson Copyright: 2013 Every spiritual leader knows two things at minimum about spiritual warfare. First, that it is real. Continue reading …

Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times

Compiled by Chuck Olson

Title: Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times Author: John Eldredge Copyright: 2022 At the get-go, best-selling author John Edredge in his most recent book Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Continue reading …

The Power to Change

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Title: The Power to Change: Mastering the Habits That Matter Most Author: Craig Groeschel Copyright: 2023 No doubt it’s a bull market for books dealing with the topic of HABITS. But make room for pastor Continue reading …

Brokenness: How God Redeems Pain and Suffering

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Title: Brokenness: How God Redeems Pain and Suffering Author: Lon Solomon Copyright: 2006 Early in his penetrating book Brokenness: How God Redeems Pain and Suffering, author and pastor Lon Solomon makes this reality-check statement: One Continue reading …

LEAD: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in Church

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Title: LEAD: 12 Principles of Leadership In Church Author: Paul David Tripp Copyright: 2020 One of my mentors in the early days of ministry was Prof Howard Hendricks. One of his most memorable sayings was: Continue reading …

Rest and War: Rhythms of Well-Fought Life

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Title: Rest and War: Rhythms of Well-Fought Life  Author: Ben Stuart  Copyright: 2022 As Kingdom leaders, we need to lead out of a well-anchored theology of the Christian life which includes the reality of spiritual Continue reading …

What To Do Next: Taking Your Best Step When Life Is Uncertain

Compiled by Chuck Olson

Title: What To Do Next: Taking Your Best Step When Life Is Uncertain  Author: Jeff Henderson  Copyright: 2022 Since life and leadership is full of unknowns, having a trusted guide is a gift   beyond comparison. Continue reading …

Not in It to Win It: Why Choosing Sides Sidelines the Church

Compiled by Chuck Olson

Title: Not in It to Win It: Why Choosing Sides Sidelines the Church Author: Andy Stanley Copyright: 2022 Over the years, I have deeply appreciated the messages and writings of Andy Stanley. He consistently brings Continue reading …

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