So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. (Ephesians 4:11-13, NIV) If you serve in ministry long enough, you will eventually find yourself moved into administrative oversight. For many lead pastors, this transition comes as an unexpected tension. You were trained to preach, care for souls, and guide a congregation spiritually; now, you find yourself managing staff, directing ministry teams, allocating budgets, and overseeing staff performance. Managing is not an inferior calling. Faithful stewardship requires directing resources to meet kingdom needs and advance ministry goals. Yet the most challenging element of pastoral administration is not mana...
I love this book. And it is not just because I am an introvert. I love it because Jennifer Marcou does not attempt to change introverts into extroverts. She recognizes the inherent strengths and abilities of being an introvert and provides guidance for leveraging those attributes into successful leadership. In Leading with Quiet Confidence: A Practical Guide to Success for Introverts , Marcou states that “Introverts can be leaders by changing their behaviors, not who they are.” One doesn’t have to give up the gift of being an introvert to become a good leader. Becoming a leader is not just about our capabilities, it is about how people perceive our capabilities. There are four parts to the book: Awareness: What do I need to know to be successful as an introvert? Confidence: How to build and exude confidence. Behaviors: Practical guide to being successful as a leader. Impact: ...