Book summaries
Leader’s Edge summaries: the argument of a book in a few minutes. Page 10 of 21 · 485 in all.
Author Interview: J. D. Payne
This book argues that the “Church has ventured away from the apostolic path and continues down a road involving numerous important and good activities labeled as missions” (p. 4).
How to Suffer as a Christian
This book approaches the subject of calling with emphasis on the impact of social location (particularly racial-ethnic-cultural identity, socioeconomic status or class, and gender) on vocational formation.
Author Interview: Susan L. Maros
This book argues that the theological bridge between the divergent cultural and theological values in the West and East is the supracultural gospel, which transcends the limited cultural and theological understandings in both the West and East.
Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well
This book by two Harvard Law School professors, Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen, is “about the profound challenge of being on the receiving end of feedback—good or bad, right or wrong, flippant, caring, or callous.
Centered Set Church – Discipleship and Community Without Judgementalism
“I was compelled to write this book because I have seen and experienced the shame and alienation produced by bounded churches, the blandness of fuzzy churches, and the liberating transformation through Jesus Christ of centered churches.”
He Is Not Ashamed: The Staggering Love of Christ for His People
God’s family is filled with broken people whose stories are a testam
Author Interview: Mary Lou Codman-Wilson
This book argues that the theological bridge between the divergent cultural and theological values in the West and East is the supracultural gospel, which transcends the limited cultural and theological understandings in both the West and East.
Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World
General Stanley McChrystal is a retired U.S. Army officer best known for his command of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) from 2003 to 2008.
Author Interview: Alice T. Ott
This book is about the history of the expansion of Christianity across geographical, cultural, ethnic, and religious boundaries.
The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus’ Path of Power in a Church that has Abandoned It
This book is an extended discussion of what the authors see as a primary problem in the evangelical church. They believe many pastors and other Christian leaders are driven by a type of selfish ambition in their work, seduced by the adulation of crowds, unaware of or abandoning what they describe as Jesus’ decidedly…
Suffering Wisely and Well: The Grief of Job and the Grace of God
In this book, Eric Ortlund explores different types of trials throughout Scripture, revealing the spiritual purpose for each and reassuring readers with God’s promise of restoration.
God, Technology, and the Christian Life
What does God think about human technology, what do you think about it, and how does it affect your life?
Author Interview: Richard Kronk
This book appeals to a fresh look at the biblical data on the concept of vocational call, comparing differing definitions and descriptions of the call advocated by various denominations and mission organizations as a factor associated with religious vocation
God of All Things: Rediscovering the Sacred in an Everyday World
Have you ever considered how Jesus used things like a lily, sparrow, and sheep to teach about the kingdom of God?
Spark – A Comprehensive Worship Leadership Handbook
This book, as the title states, is a comprehensive guide to leading worship.
Author Interview: Yaw Perbi and Sam Ngugi
This book catalogues the contributions, potential, and challenges of Africa in relation to global mission.
A Dozen Things God Did with Your Sin (And Three Things He’ll Never Do)
Have you ever experienced days or even seasons of feeling extreme guilt over past or present sins, thinking that God is angry or disgusted with them―sometimes even wondering if you are truly saved?
Remote, Inc.: How to Thrive At Work… Wherever You Are
This book is a VERY comprehensive discussion of how to shift from office to remote work, with a great deal of counsel on how to work effectively in both locations.
Author Interview: Ryan Shaw
This book presents a collection of inspiring stories from more than 50 missionaries across the world during the second half of the twentieth century, which is considered “the greatest missionary generation.”
Lead Like It Matters to God – Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World
This book, written by the former president of World Vision International, contains the insights of an evangelical leader recognized for his fruitfulness over many years.
Author Interview: Marvin J. Newell
This book brings both an awareness of the spiritual plight of the third of humanity who have no access to the gospel and an understanding of what it takes to reach these unreached.
The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations
The Leadership Challenge is considered a gold-standard text for effective leadership, grounded in research and written by authorities in the field. With insight into the complex dynamics of the workplace, the book identifies leadership as a skill to be learned and a relationship to be nurtured. The book has sold more…
Author Interview: Timothy Harris
This book narrates 50 stories and lessons in 50 chapters that are culled from 15 years of ministering to Muslims in nine Islamic nations and key US cities with sizable Muslim population.
Jesus Centered: Focusing on Jesus in A Distracted World
Steve Brown invites us on a genuine journey with Jesus, a needed focus in the distracted world of “so much going on.” His tone of grace and truth reminds the Christian why it’s imperative to constantly be led by Jesus.