| Mentoring Matters: Building Strong Christian Leaders, Avoiding Burnout, Reaching the Finishing Line Contributor(s): Lewis, Rick (Author) |
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ISBN: 0825463017 ISBN-13: 9780825463013 Publisher: Monarch Books OUR PRICE: $14.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2009 Annotation: Solid advice from an experienced mentor. Christian leadership is noble work, but it is also a daunting responsibility. Leaders often struggle to understand how the Spirit is working through their ministry. Mentoring Matters looks at how leaders can maximize their potential so that they can thrive in ministry. Author Rick Lewis goes beyond the issues of basic leadership skills to address leaders personal needstheir spirituality, emotional health, key relationships, vulnerabilities, and rhythms of life. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Leadership & Mentoring |
| Dewey: 253.7 |
| LCCN: 2021443422 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5" W x 7.6" (0.55 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Christian leadership is noble work, but it is also a daunting responsibility. Leaders often struggle to understand how the Spirit is working through their ministry. Mentoring Matters looks at how leaders can maximize their potential so that they can thrive in ministry. Author Rick Lewis goes beyond the issues of basic leadership skills to address leaders' personal needs-their spirituality, emotional health, key relationships, vulnerabilities, and rhythms of life. "A joy to read. I particularly like his emphasis on being -- the core of a leader -- vs. doing -- accomplishments and career goals. I congratulate Rick on this soulful, well-crafted work." "Rick imparts a deeply personalized understanding of the processes of mentoring and coaching leaders at every level of Christian organization. A great discipling tool for the 21st century church." "Reading this book was like having a coffee with a mentor. His helpful stories illustrate principles while making mentoring accessible to all." "A most comprehensive treatment. Rick provides a sound biblical basis, emphasises the pivotal role of the Holy Spirit, and gives practical insights and resources to guide mentors." "An outstanding contribution to the important practice of mentoring. I highly recommend it." "With great clarity and insight, based on impeccable research and analysis, Rick has written a most comprehensive and useful book. When you have finished reading Mentoring Matters, you'll be inspired and empowered to either be a mentor or be mentored. It really is that good." |
Contributor Bio(s): Lewis, Rick: - Dr. Rick Lewis, currently Senior Pastor of Castle Hill Community Church in Sydney, Australia, gives a substantial part of his time to working as church consultant, coach and mentor. He has more than twenty years' experience in this field. He conducted action research into mentoring pastors for the Bible Society in the United Kingdom and used the insights he gained to write his final project for a Doctor of Ministry degree at Fuller Theological Seminary. |