Posted on January 12, 2010 - by rfrank
What books are you reading?
We’re working our tails off putting the finishing touches on the March/April issue of K! Magazine. It’s a leadership issue and the rumor is that it might be just be the best yet. As you know, we have a page in the magazine called the K! Kuotable. I would love to hear from some of my Facebook friends. I’ll pick some of your quotes and will print them in this issue. Here’s the question: What books are you reading? I don’t want to hear about the latest Nicholas Sparks novel – tell me what you’ve been reading to grow your leadership.
Please use the comments field. Tell me your name (we want to let people know who you are, after all) and what books you are reading (up to three). Oh, tell us the author too. That will save us some time on Amazon trying to figure it out.
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January 12, 2010
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Ben Kesselring said:
Church growth
Culture Shift – Robert Lewis and Wane Cordeiro
Strategy
Simple church – Thom Rainer
Personal Discipline
Prayer – Philip Yancey
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Anne Clay said:
I’m reading
Find Us Faithful, Leadership that Leaves a Legacy (by David Olford)
Quote from the book: “In ministry and leadership specifically, God must be our beginning and our end. God must give us what we are to do, and we must offer it back to Him.”
I enjoyed your session at CPC last week on excellence in ministry Ryan.
Anne
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Carla Feltz said:
Currently reading “The Out -of- Sync Child” by Carol Stock Kranowitz, MA. This book helps parents understand and work with kids with Sensory Processing Disorder. I am guessing we all have kids in our ministries who struggle with this, some who may be undiagnosed because their symptoms are mild and mistaken for a discipline issue. It is opening my eyes to adapt my teaching style and that of my volunteers to understand how these kids take in information and how their body feels and responds to their environments. It is my desire that our ministry impacts all children for Christ regardless of the challenges they face and it is my calling to learn what I can to make that happen.
I am also reading “A Long Way from Chicago” by Richard Peck for the mother-daughter book group I am in with my 11 year old daughter. That one is not about leadership or ministry it is about being a mom before I am a leader to the church and families I serve.
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January 12, 2010
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amy dolan said:
formational children’s ministry by ivy beckwith
[i love her perspective on children in church]
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January 12, 2010
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Tammy Jones said:
Rock Solid Teacher by Gregory Carlson
Creative Storytelling Guide for Children’s Ministry
by Steven James
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January 12, 2010
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Lynne Payne said:
360 Degree Leader by John Maxwell – I love that in this book, Maxwell encourages people to lead from wherever they are right, rather than waiting until they get a specific leadership position. He shares principles about leading up (to whoever is above you), leading across to your peers and colleagues, and leading down to the people who are following you.
The Seven Faith Tribes by George Barna
A Life Well Lived by Charles Swindoll
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January 12, 2010
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Lynne Payne said:
Oh yeah, I’m also loving Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours by Kevin Leman
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January 12, 2010
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Sam said:
Ryan just finished Creating Magic: 10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies from a Life at Disney by Lee Cockerell – Great leadership book.
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January 13, 2010
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Rags said:
1. Master Leaders by George Barna with Bill Dallas (Great insights and revealing stuff with 30 leadership greats to help in children’s ministry)
2. Solid Answers – Classic James Dobson about parenting
3. The NIRV Bible, after rebuke by a respected leader to stop ‘Proving’ myself and start ‘Preaching’ God’s word
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January 13, 2010
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Andrea Gunter said:
1. “Switch” by Chip and Dan Heath – Excellent, excellent book on understanding how to lead change. I had a pre-release copy but it’s out in February and I highly recommend it. I highlighted so much that I need to go back and make book notes when I get it back from my pastor. I have their previous book, Made to Stick, on my desk waiting for me.
2. “Gifted to Lead: The Art of Leading as a Woman in the Church” by Nancy Beach – I consumed that one in one sitting. If I could have only read one book this year, I would have picked this one.
3. “Mad Church Disease” by Anne Jackson. Had some good thoughts on protecting ourselves from the epidemic of church ministry burnout.
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January 13, 2010
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Dave Gray said:
Elders and Leaders: God’s plan for leading the church by Gene Getz
Shift by Brian Haynes
Big Truths for Young Hearts by Bruce Ware
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January 13, 2010
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Daniel Deyling said:
Written On the Heart: The Case for Natural Law by J. Budziszewski. This is a fascinating book that shows me why our Founding Fathers came up with the Constitution that they did. It is all based on the character of man and the fallen condition.
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January 14, 2010
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Anne Jackson said:
Thanks, Andrea, for reading MCD
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January 14, 2010
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rfrank said:
This is great feedback guys! You are going to cost me some money on Amazon for sure! Anne Jackson even chimed in – good to hear from you Anne! You’re a cool gal.
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January 19, 2010
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Rebecca said:
As a staff we are reading through the Think Orange book.
Personally I am reading Creating Community by Andy Stanley, Revolutionary Parenting by George Barna and Crazy Love by Francis Chan.
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January 19, 2010
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Deb McCall said:
“Building & Mobilizing Teams” by Merv Penner ~ really designed for youth ministers but when I saw it at CPC and scanned thru it, I realized it was very applicable to children’s ministry as well ~ it’s compact & a short read but packed with great ideas for building a leadership team!
“The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment” by Tim Challies ~ almost done and really learning a lot
“NLT One Year Chronological Bible” ~ because someone recommended this version and I wanted to use a chronological Bible this year … but to be honest, I don’t think I will ever ‘prefer’ the NLT … think I’ll stick with my NASB or ESV next year.
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January 19, 2010
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Jane Larsen said:
Queen of reading many books at once..like a buffet!
1. Parenting Teens with Love & Logic by Foster Cline & Jim Fay.
2. The 7 Faith Tribes by George Barna.
3. What He Must Be if He Wants to Marry My Daughter by Voddie Bauchman Jr.
4. Your Girl by Vicki Courtney (CPC speaker).
5. Your Boy by Vicki Courtney.
6. The Spiritual Growth of Children – a Focus on Family Resource and a MUST READ for every childrens minister.
7. George Washington – True Patriot by Janet & Geoff Benge.
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Holly Flint said:
Our staff is reading “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell at the moment.
As I have an ADD child,and many ADD children in my ministry, I am also reading “Healing ADD” by Dr. Daniel Amen, a neuropsychiatrist. One of the best books I’ve read on ADD.
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January 19, 2010
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Holly Flint said:
Decided to theme our preteen campout this winter on “Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations By: Alex Harris, Brett Harris. My 14 year old also loved this book.
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January 19, 2010
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Merissa Ramantanin said:
Schools As Communities by James L. Drexlor
Educational Leadership, Relationships, and the Eternal Value of Christian Schooling.
Excellent material. Written with schools in mind, but as a Children’s Pastor who cares a great deal about leading a ministry & children learning- I am gleaning a ton!
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January 19, 2010
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Heather Eure said:
Currently reading “Shift” by Brian Haynes, on reaching families to encourage parental spiritual leadership in the home.
“The Great Emergence” by Phyllis Tickle, an observation on how massive transitions in the church happen around every 500 years and shows readers that we live in a time like that now. Interesting read.