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Reading list for the Global Leadership Program - Emerging Leaders (Cohort 3):

The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations (J-B Leadership Challenge) James Kouzes and Barry Posner Publishers: Jossey-Bass

Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. John Mark Comer Publishers: WaterBrook

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

Reading list for the Global Leadership Program - Executive Leaders (Cohort 3):

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

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

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Books on Fundraising:

New Funding Models for Global Mission: Learning from the Majority World Tim Welch Publishers: William Carey Publishing

Books on Hospitality:

Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect Will Guider Publishers: Optimism Press

Be Our Guest-Revised and Updated Edition: Perfecting the Art of Customer Service (A Disney Institute Book) the Disney Institute Publishers: Disney Editions

Excellence Wins: A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise Horst Schize Publisher: Zondervan

Collaboration and Relation Network

Impact Networks: Create Connection, Spark Collaboration, and Catalyze Systemic Change David Ehrlichman Publishers: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Well Connected: Releasing Power, Restoring Hope through Kingdom Partnerships Phill Butler Publishers: World Vision

Secular Books on Leadership:

Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results Amy Climer Publisher(s): Page Two Press

Be the Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest William Vanderbloemen Publisher: HarperCollins Leadership

Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others Stephen M. R. Covey Publishers: Simon & Schuster

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

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Secular books on leadership

Christian Books on Leadership:

Lead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing Leaders Ryan Skoog, Peter Greer, Cameron Doolittle Publishers: FaithWords

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

Calling Out the Called: Discipling Those Called to Ministry Leadership Scott Pace and Shane Pruitt Publishers: B&H Books

The Ways of the Leader: Four Practices to Bring People Together and Break New Ground Bill Lowry Publishers: NavPress

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

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

Leading: The Millennial Way Simon Barrington Publishers: SPCK

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

Hospitality

Ministry/Business

Collaboration and Relation Network

Fundraising

Books on Building Relationships:

Made to Belong: Five Practices for Cultivating Community in a Disconnected World David Kim Publisher(s): Thomas Nelson

The Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World Andy Crouch Publisher(s): Convergent Books

When the Church Was a Family: Recapturing Jesus' Vision for Authentic Christian Community Joseph Hellerman Publisher(s): B&H Academic

Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community Dietrich Bonhoeffer Publisher: HarperOne

Faith for the Curious: How an Era of Spiritual Openness Shapes the Way We Live and Help Others Follow Jesus Mark Matlock Publisher(s): Baker Books

Smells Like Bacon: The Skit Guys Guide to Lifelong Friendships Tommy Woodard & Eddie James Publisher: K-LOVE Books

The Sacred Us: A Call to Radical Christian Community Justin Kendrick Publisher: David C Cook

True Community Jerry bridges Publisher: NavPress

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 Relationships

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

Social Media

Books on Marketing:

Purple Cow, New Edition: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable Seth Goodin Publishers: Portfolio

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

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

Family Living:

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

Books on Christian Living and Personal Growth:

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

The Cost of Discipleship Dietrich Bonhoeffer Publisher: Blue Harvest Publishing

The Familiar Stranger: (Re)Introducing the Holy Spirit to Those in Search of an Experiential Spirituality Tyler Staton Publishers: Thomas Nelson

Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. John Mark Comer Publishers: WaterBrook

Relaxed: Walking with the One Who Is Not Worried about a Thing Megan Fate Marshman Publisher(s): Zondervan

Reconnected: How 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Monks and Amish Farmers Helped Me Recover the Lost Art of Being Human Carlos Whittaker Publisher: Thomas Nelson

You Are More Than You've Been Told: Unlock a Fresh Way to Live Through the Rhythms of Jesus Hosanna wong Publishers: Thomas Nelson

Where Do I Go from Here?: LifeMapping Your Way from Personal Chaos to Purposeful Calm John Trent and Kari Trent Stageberg Publishers: Focus on the Family

The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius: or Manresa Ignatius of Loyola Publishers: TAN Books

Treasures in the Dark: 90 Reflections on Finding Bright Hope Hidden in the Hurting Katherine Wolf Publishers: Thomas Nelson

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

Discipling the Generations

Who God is

Global Diversity

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Books on Cultural Awareness:

Leading with Cultural Intelligence 3rd Edition: The Real Secret to Success David Livermore Publishers: AMACOM

Plundered: The Tangled Roots of Racial and Environmental Injustice David W. Swanson Publishers: IVP

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Personal Growth

Rest and Retreat

Books on Discipling the Generations:

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

How Youth Ministry Can Change Theological Education: If We Let It Kenda Creasy Dean and Christy Lang Hearlson Publishers: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.

Youth Ministry as Mission: A Conversation About Theology and Culture Brian C. Hull & Patrick Mays Publisher: Kregel Ministry

Strong Girls, Strong World: A Practical Guide to Helping Them Soar--and Creating a Better Future for Us All Dale Hanson Bourke Publishers: Tyndale Refresh

3 Big Questions That Shape Your Future Kara Powell, Kristel Acevedo, Brad M. Griffin Publisher: Baker Books

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

Worship with Teenagers: Adolescent Spirituality and Congregational Practice Eric L Mathis Publisher: Baker Academic

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

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

Books on Who God Is:

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

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

Family Living

Great Outdoors

Marketing

Christian Camping

Rest, Retreat and Slowing Down:

Guerrillas of Grace: Prayers for the Battle Ted Loder Publisher(s): Fortress Press

Subversive Sabbath: The Surprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop World A. J. Swoboda Publisher(s): Brazos Press

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

Camp Games

Camp Devos

Camp Programs, Games and Activities:

101 Ways to Create an Unforgettable Camp Experience Curt ‘Moose’ Jackson Publishers: Moosehead Publishing

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

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'm, 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

Camping Devotions:

Get Your Hopes Up: 90 Devotions and True Stories for Young World Changers Carlos Whittaker Publisher: Tommy Nelson

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