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Global Leadership Program - Executive Leaders

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Book list for the Global Leadership Program - Executive Leaders:

Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry (Transforming Resources) Ruth Haley Barton Publishers: IVP Books

Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership: How to Become an Effective Leader by Confronting Potential Failures Gary McIntosh & Samuel Rima Publishers: Baker Books

The Way of the Shepherd: Seven Secrets to Managing Productive People Kevin Leman & William Pentak Publishers: Zondervan

The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business (J-B Lencioni Series) Patrick Lencioni Publishers: Jossey-Bass

Mission Drift: The Unspoken Crisis Facing Leaders, Charities, and Churches Peter Greer & Chris Horst Publishers: Bethany House

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Christian Books on Leadership:

Leadership in Christian Perspective: Biblical Foundations and Contemporary Practices for Servant Leaders Justin Irving and Mark Strauss Publishers: Baker Academic

Latin American Voices on Leadership: Their Emergence and Growth Lisa Anderson-Umaña Publisher: BookBaby

Leaders Yet Discovered: Experiential Development for Emerging Leaders Greg Robinson and Rob Ribbe Publishers: Wood N Barnes

Lead Like Jesus Revisited: Lessons from the Greatest Leadership Role Model of All Time Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges Publishers: Thomas Nelson

Next: Pastoral Succession That Works William Vanderbloemen and Warren Bird Publishers: Baker Books; Expanded and Updated edition

Succession: Seven Practices to Navigate Mission-Critical Leadership Transitions Peter Greer and Doug Fagerstrom Independently published

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition Patterson, Grenny, McMillan & Switzler Publishers: McGraw-Hill Education

Mentoring Leaders: Wisdom For Developing Character, Calling, And Competency Carson Pue Publishers: Baker Books

Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory Tod Bolsinger Publishers: IVP Books

How to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority Clay Scroggins Publishers: Zondervan

Pursuing God's Will Together: A Discernment Practice for Leadership Groups Ruth Haley Barton Publishers: IVP Books

The Perfect Leader: Practicing the Leadership Traits of God Kenneth Boa Publishers: David C Cook

Secular books on leadership

Secular Books on Leadership:

The 12 Bad Habits That Hold Good People Back: Overcoming the Behavior Patterns That Keep You From Getting Ahead James Waldroop & Timothy Butler Publishers: Crown Currency

Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence Daniel Goleman Publisher: Harper Paperbacks

Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader: A Guide to Cultivating Effective Leadership and Organizations Christopher Connors Publisher: Rockridge Press

A Manager's Guide to Using the Force: Leadership Lessons from a Galaxy Far Far Away (Exploring Effective Leadership Practices Through Popular Culture) Michael Urick Publishers: Emerald Publishing

Composed: The Heart and Science of Leading Under Pressure Dr Rob McKenna Publishers: Dust Jacket Media Group

Silos, Politics and Turf Wars: A Leadership Fable About Destroying the Barriers That Turn Colleagues Into Competitors Patrick Lencioni Publishers: Jossey-Bass

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition Patterson, Grenny, McMillan & Switzler Publishers: McGraw-Hill Education

Real Power: Stages of Personal Power in Organizations Janet O. Hagberg Publishers: Sheffield Publishing Company

Radical Candor: How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean Kim Scott Publishers: St. Martin's Press

Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box The Arbinger Institute Publishers: Berrett-Koehler

Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't Simon Sinek Publishers: Portfolio

Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Brene Brown Publishers: Random House

The Leadership Pipeline: How to Build the Leadership Powered Company Ram Charan Publishers: Wiley India

The Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything Stephen Covey Publishers: FranklinCovey

Change Your Questions Change Your Life: The One Thing that Changes Everything Stephen Covey Publishers: FranklinCovey

Building Relationships

Ministry/Business

Books on Ministry/Business Development:

A Spirituality of Fundraising: The Henri Nouwen Spirituality Series Henri Nouwen Publishers: Upper Room Books

The Experience Economy: Competing for Customer Time, Attention, and Money B. Joseph Pine & James H Gilmore Publishers - Harvard Business Review Press

Cultures of Belonging: Building Inclusive Organizations that Last Alida Miranda-Wolff Publishers: HarperCollins Leadership

Unfinished Business: Returning the Ministry to the People of God Revised Edition of 'The New Reformation' Greg Ogden Publishers: Zondervan

Intrinsic Motivation at Work: What Really Drives Employee Management Kenneth W Thomas Publishers: Berrett-Koehler

Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen Publishers: Penguin Books

The Feedback Fix: Dump the Past, Embrace the Future, and Lead the Way to Change Joe Hirsch Publishers: Rowman & Littlefield

Teaming: How Organisations Learn, Innovate, and Compete in the Knowledge Economy Amy Edmondson Publishers: Jossey-Bass Pfeiffer

Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business Gino Wickman & Mark C. Winters Publishers: Ben Bella Books

Masterplanning: Your Business, Church or Organisation Bobb Biehl Publishers: Aylen Publishing

What's Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done Matt Perman Publishers: Zondervan

Succession Planning that Works: The Critical Path of Leadership Development Michael Timms Publishers: FriesenPress

Books on Building Relationships:

The Practical Art of Spiritual Conversation: Learning the Whens of Evangelism and the Hows of Discipleship David Rogers and James Harrison Shultz Publishers: Wipf and Stock

A Fellowship of Differents: Showing the World God's Design for Life Together Scot McKnight Publishers: Zondervan

Side By Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love Edward T Welch Publishers: Crossway Books

Faithful Friendships: Embracing Diversity in Christian Community Dana L Roberts Publishers: Eerdmans

Building Up One Another (One Another Series) Gene a Getz Publishers: David C Cook

Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ Daniel Goleman Publishers: Bantam

Discipling the Generations

Global Diversity

Books on Cultural Awareness:

Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes: Cultural Studies in 1 Corinthians Kenneth Bailey Publishers: IVP Academic

Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes - Cultural Studies in the Gospels Kenneth Bailey Publishers: IVP Academic

Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation Latasha Morrison Publishers: WaterBrook

Woke Church: An Urgent Call for Christians in America to Confront Racism and Injustice Eric Mason Publishers: Moody

How to Be an Antiracist Ibram X Kendi Publishers: One World

I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness Austin Channing Brown Publishers: Convergent Books

Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery Mark Charles & Soong-chan Rah Publishers: IVP Books

Third Culture Kids: Growing up among worlds Ruth E. Van Reken, David C. Pollock & Michael V. Pollock Publishers: Nicholas Brealey

Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible E. Randolph Richards & Brandon J. O'Brien Publishers: IVP Books

Cross-Cultural Servanthood: Serving the World in Christlike Humility Duane Elmer Publishers: IVP Books

Cross-Cultural Connections: Stepping Out and Fitting In Around the World Duane Elmer Publishers: IVP Academic

The 3D Gospel: Learn How the Gospel speaks to Guilt, Shame, and Fear Cultures Jayson Georges Publishers: Tim& 275

White Awake: An Honest Look at What it Means to be White Daniel Hill Publishers: IVP Books

Reading the Bible from the Margins: This introduction focuses on how issues involving race, class, and gender influence our understanding of the Bible. Miguel A De La Torre Publishers: Orbis Books

Cultural Intelligence: Improving You CQ To Engage Our Multicultural World David A. Livermore Publishers: Baker Academic

Leading Across Cultures: Effective Ministry and Mission in the Global Church James E. Plueddemann Publishers: IVP Academic

Fitted Pieces: A Guide for Parent's Educating Children Overseas Janet R. Blomberg & David F. Brooks Publishers: SHARE Education

Who God is

Social Media

Books on Discipling the Generations:

So the Next Generation Will Know: Preparing Young Christians for a Challenging World Sean McDowell & J. Warner Wallace Publisher: David C Cook

Show Her the Way: Your Guide to Discipling Teen Girls Mary Margaret West Publisher: Lifeway Press

Alongside: Loving Teenagers with the Gospel Drew Hill Publisher: New Growth Press

This Changes Everything: How the Gospel Transforms the Teen Years Jaquelle Crowe Publisher: Crossway

Spiritual Conversations with Children: Listening to God Together Lacy Finn Borgo Publishers: IVP; Illustrated edition

5 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager: Making the Most of Your Conversations and Connections Kara Powell & Brad M Griffin Publishers: Fuller Youth Institute

Understanding & Relating to Asian American Youth: A Toolkit for Bilingual and Intergenerational Conversations Kevin Doing, Jane Hong-Guzman de Leon, Mike Park Publishers: Fuller Youth Institute

Sticky Faith Innovation: How Your Compassion, Creativity, and Courage Can Support Teenagers' Lasting Faith Steven Argue and Caleb Roose Publishers: Fuller Youth Institute

Enough As She Is: How to Help Girl Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy, and Fulfilling Lives Rachel Simmons Publishers: Harper Paperbacks

Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder Richard Louv Publishers: Algonquin Books

Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future Whilst this book is written for parents it is also a useful resource for helping leaders understand the mindset of teenagers and young adults. Kara Powell and Steven Argue Publishers: Baker Books

Leading: The Millennial Way Simon Barrington Publishers: SPCK

Faith for Exiles: 5 Proven Ways to Help a New Generation Follow Jesus and Thrive in Digital Babylon David Kinnamon & Mark Matlock Publishers: Baker Books

unChristian: What A New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity. . .And Why It Matters David Kinnamon Publishers: Baker Books

InterGenerate: Transforming Churches through Intergenerational Ministry Holly Catterton Allen Publishers: Abilene

Generational IQ: Christianity Isn't Dying, Millennials Aren't the Problem, and the Future Is Bright Haydn Shaw Publishers: Tyndale Momentum

Generation Z Unfiltered: Facing Nine Hidden Challenges of the Most Anxious Population Tim Elmore Publishers: Poet Gardner

To Small to Ignore: Why the Least of These Matters Most Dr Wess Stafford Publishers: WaterBrook

Books on Social Media & the Digital Age:

From Social Media to Social Ministry: A Guide to Digital Discipleship Nona Jones Publishers: Zondervan

Spiritual Conversations in a Digital Age: How Christians Approach to Sharing Their Faith Has Changed in 25 Years Barna Group Publishers: Barna Group

Books on Who God Is:

Knowing God J. I. Packer Publishers: InterVarsity Press

The Attributes of God (Volume 1): A Journey Into the Father's Heart A. W. Tozer Publishers: WingSpread

The Attributes of God (Volume 2): Deeper into the Father's Heart A. W. Tozer Publishers: Moody

Meditations on the Trinity: Beauty, Mystery, and Glory in the Life of God A. W. Tozer Publishers: Moody

The Names of God Bible Ann Spangler Publishers: Revell

The Names of God: 52 Bible Studies for Individuals and Groups Ann Spangler Publishers: Zondervan

Personal Growth

Books on Christian Living and Personal Growth:

The Sense of the Call: A Sabbath Way of Life for Those Who Serve God, the Church, and the World Martha J Dawn Publishers: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.

Keeping the Sabbath Wholly: Ceasing, Resting, Embracing, Feasting Marva J Dawn Publishers: Eerdmans

Spiritual Discipleship: Principles of Following Christ for Every Believer (Sanders Spiritual Growth Series) J Oswald Sauders Publisher: Moody Publishers

The Cost of Discipleship Dietrich Bonhoeffer Publisher: Touchstone

How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People Pete Greig Publishers: NavPress

How to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People Pete Greig Publishers: Zondervan

Stability: How an ancient monastic practice can restore our relationships, churches, and communities Nathan Oates Publishers: Paraclete Press

TheThing Beneath the Thing: What's Hidden Inside (and What God Helps Us Do About It) Steve Carter Publishers: Thomas Nelson

Kill the Spider: Getting Rid of What’s Really Holding You Back Carlos Whittaker Publishers: Zondervan

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature Peter Scazzero Publishers: Zondervan

The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Discipline for Ordinary People John Ortberg Publishers: Zondervan

The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives Dallas Willard Publishers: HarperOne

Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God Timothy Keller Publishers: Penguin Books

Life: An Obsessively Grateful, Undone by Jesus, Genuinely Happy, and Not Faking it Through the Hard Stuff Kind of 100-Day Devotional Lisa Harper Publishers: B&H Books

Sent: Living a Life That Invites Others to Jesus Heather Holleman and Ashley Holleman Publishers: Moody

God Will Use This for Good: Surviving the Mess of Life Max Lucado Publishers: Thomas Nelson

On...Waiting...Well: Moving from Endurance to Enjoyment When You're Waiting on God Bradley Baurain Publishers: Moody

The In-Between Place: Where Jesus Changes Your Story Kat Armstrong Publishers: Thomas Nelson

They Turned the World Upside Down: A Storyteller’s Journey with Those Who Dared to Follow Jesus Charles Martin Publishers: Thomas Nelson

Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World Max Lucado Publishers: Thomas Nelson

You'll Get Through This: Hope and Help for Your Turbulent Times Max Lucado Publishers: Thomas Nelson

The Good and Beautiful God: Falling in Love with the God Jesus Knows (The Good and Beautiful Series) James Bryan Smith Publishers: IVP Books

The Good and Beautiful Life: Putting on the Character of Christ (The Good and The Beautiful series) James Bryan Smith Publishers: Hodder & Stoughton

The Good and Beautiful Community: Following the Spirit, Extending Grace, Demonstrating Love (The Good and Beautiful Series) James Bryan Smith Publishers: Hodder & Stoughton

A Resilient Life: You Can Move Ahead No Matter What Gordon MacDonald Publishers: Thomas Nelson

Finding Our Way Again: The Return of the Ancient Practices Brian D McLaren Publishers: Thomas Nelson

Falling Upwards: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life Richard Rohr Publishers: Jossey-Bass

The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery (Spiritual Journey) David Benner Publishers: IVP

Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World Henri J. M. Nouwen Publishers: CrossRoad

Waiting on God: A 31 day journey into God's Word on prayer and waiting on God Andrew Murray Publishers: Igniting Prayer Action

Rest and Retreat

Rest, Retreat and Slowing Down:

Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest: From Sabbath to Sabbatical and Back Again Ruth Haley Barton Publishers: IVP

Peace Is a Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rhythm for Life Morgan Harper Nichols Publishers: Zondervan

Prayers of REST: Daily Prompts to Slow Down and Hear God's Voice Asheritah Ciuciu Publishers: Moody Publishers

Three Mile an Hour God Koyama Kosuke Publisher: Scm Pr

Invitation to Solitude and Silence: Experiencing God's Transforming Presence Ruth Haley Barton Publishers: IVP Books

A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society Eugene Peterson Publishers: IVP

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World John Mark Comer Publishers: WaterBrook

Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad John Eldredge Publishers: Thomas Nelson

Invitation to Retreat: The Gift and Necessity of Time Away with God Ruth Haley Barton Publishers: IVP Books

Vantage Point: A New View of Rest, Rhythm, and the Work of God Brenda Jank Publisher: RunHardRestWell

Family Living

Family Living:

Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms Justin Whitmel Earley Publishers: Zondervan

Great Outdoors

Books on the Great Outdoors:

Creation Care: A Biblical Theology of the Natural World (Biblical Theology for Life) Douglas J Moo Publishers: Zondervan

God of Adventure: Exploring How God Teaches Through Adventure and Calls Us to Do the Same Bruce Dunning Publishers: Essence Publishing

Christian Outdoor Leadership: Theology, Theory, and Practice (How to use Time in the Wilderness and Backcountry Adventure) Ashley Denton Publishers: Smooth Stone

God is Stranger: What Happens When God Turns Up Krish Kandiah Publishers: IVP Books

Adventure and the Way of Jesus: An Experiential Approach to Spiritual Formation Greg Robinson Publishers: Wood N Barnes

Wilderness Survival Guide: Practical Skills for the Outdoor Adventurer Jason Marsteiner Publisher: ‎Rockridge Press

Marketing

Books on Marketing:

Marketing Like Jesus: 25 Strategies to Change the World Darren Shearer Publishers: High Bridge Books

Faith-Based Marketing: The Guide to Reaching 140 Million Christian Customers Bob Hutchins Publishers: Wiley

Christian Camping

Books on Christian Camping:

Blueprints: Biblical Designs for Christian Camping - Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow Dan Bolin Refueling in Flight Ministries

Camp Liverwurst & the Search for Bigfoot Jim Badke Publisher: James Badke

Developing a Counselor-in-Training Program for Camps Jessica Furie, Eric Nicastro, Rachel Saslove Publisher: ‎Coaches Choice

The ultimate survival guide to working at camp Jessica Lippe JessicaLippe.com

Pillow Fights & Sleepless Nights: Thriving as a Christian Camp Leader Craig W Douglas Publisher: ‎William-Barnes Publishing

The Christian Camp Leader Jim Badke Publisher: ‎James Badke

The Christian Camp Counselor: Becoming a camp counselor after God's own heart Jim Badke

Christian Camping Today: A Complete Handbook for the Short-Term Staff Lloyd Mattson River City Press, Inc.

How to use Camping Experiences in Religious Education Stephen Venable & Donald Joy Religious Education Press

Help...I', a Camp Counselor: Helps for successful Christian camp counseling H. N Wright & M J. Anthony Regal Books

The Camp Counsellor: A Guidepost to Better Christian Camping Lloyd Mattson Camping Guideposts

Creative Counseling for Christian Camps Joy MacKay Scripture Press Publications

Camp Games

Camp Games and Activities:

Extraordinary Facilitation: Insights from Half a Century of Working and Playing with Groups Jim Cain Publisher: ‎Healthy Learning

Connection Without Contact: Techniques for Creating Social Connection While Maintaining Physical Distance Dr Jim Cain Publisher: ‎Healthy Learning

100 Outstanding Summer Camp Program Ideas Curt "Moose" Jackson Publisher: ‎Moosehead Publishing

The Camp Games Guidebook: Featuring Forty-Five NEW games and a practical guide on how to create your own! Peter Berube Independently Published

Find Something To Do!: No Prop Activities Jim Cain Publisher: ‎Teamwork & Teamplay

100 Activities That Build Unity, Community, and Connection Jim Cain Publisher: ‎Healthy Learning

The Game: The Book of Awesomeness Jessica Lippe JessicaLippe.com

101 Fitness Games for Kids at Camp Ted Vickey Publisher: ‎Healthy Learning

Rope Games: Using a Finite Collection of Ropes to Facilitate an Infinite Variety of Group Experiences Jim Cain Publisher: ‎Teamwork & Teamplay

The Revised & Expanded Book of Raccoon Circles: A Facilitator's Guide to Building Unity, Community, Connection and Teamwork Through Active Learning James Cain and Thomas Smith Publisher: Kendall/Hunt Publishing

A Teachable Moment: A Facilitator's Guide to Activities for Processing, Debriefing, Reviewing and Reflection Jim Cain, Michelle Cummings, Jennifer Stanchfield Publisher: ‎Kendall Hunt Publishing

Camping Devotions:

Camp Liverwurst & the Stray Compass Jim Badke Publishers: James Badke

Camp Liverwurst & the Search for Bigfoot Jim Badke Publisher: James Badke

Joy by a Roaring Campfire: Devotions for Campers Nancy Bell Kimsey Publishers: Pine Warbler Publications

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