Book summaries
Leader’s Edge summaries: the argument of a book in a few minutes. Page 13 of 21 · 485 in all.
Ten Types of Innovation: The Discipline of Building Breakthroughs
This book is an analysis of business innovations. It is arranged into ten distinct types of innovations, with examples for all of them. Included is a listing of 100 different tactics used to implement the innovation. It explains which different types of innovation might be combined to create change in an industry…
God and the Pandemic: A Christian Reflection on the Coronavirus and Its Aftermath
In this book you will discover a different way of seeing and responding to the Coronavirus pandemic, an approach drawing on Scripture, Christian history, and the way of living, thinking, and praying revealed to us by Jesus. What are we supposed to think about the Coronavirus crisis?
Breaking through the Boundaries: Biblical Perspectives on Mission from the Outside In
The book is a biblical and contemporary exploration of the fulfillment of God’s mission through Gentiles. Specifically, the four authors discuss at length the missional contributions and themes (especially in relation to migration and hospitality) of Abraham, Hagar, Jethro and Zipporah, four Philistine tribes, Ruth…
Leading Without Authority: How the New Power of Co-Elevation Can Break Down Silos, Transform Teams, and Reinvent Collaboration
In this book, the authors lay out a case for what they call “co-elevation” (this book introduces new words throughout the text).
Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
Believers can usually recite well what Jesus Christ has done on their behalf. But few seem to know who he really is – his core, incomparable, and gentle nature.
Author Interview: Warren Janzen
This book is a missiological theology of the Bible that puts missions at the core of God’s purpose. It advocates for a missiologically theocentric movement that began in the city of Ephesus and lasted for the next generation.
TECHnically Connected: Navigating Distance on Virtual Teams
This book is a practical guide presented from a Christian perspective for non-profit and for-profit sectors in virtual environments.
Out-Innovate: How Global Entrepreneurs–from Delhi to Detroit–Are Rewriting the Rules of Silicon Valley
In Silicon Valley innovation happens because of a robust and supportive “ecosystem,” a highly skilled labor pool, and an emphasis on fast growth companies. Lazarow writes about rising innovation in other parts of the world led by what he calls “Frontier Innovators.” He outlines the differences in how these innovators…
Rejoicing in Christ
If we want to know who God is, the best thing we can do is look at Christ. If we want to live the life to which God calls us, we look to Christ. In Jesus we see the true meaning of the love, power, wisdom, justice, peace, care, and majesty of God. Michael Reeves, who teaches at Wales Evangelical School of Theology…
Author Interview: Michael T. Cooper
This book is a missiological theology of the Bible that puts missions at the core of God’s purpose. It advocates for a missiologically theocentric movement that began in the city of Ephesus and lasted for the next generation.
Spirit Walk: The Extraordinary Power of Acts for Ordinary People
Following the author’s death in 2019, William Carey Publishers picked up this self-published (Amazon) book, newly bringing it to us.
Always Day One: How the Tech Titans Plan to Stay on Top Forever
In this book, Kantrowitz outlines the 5 tech giants exploring their cultures, leadership, ideas, and inventions.
Ephesiology: The Study of the Ephesian Movement
This book is a missiological theology of the Bible that puts missions at the core of God’s purpose.
Messengers: Who We Listen To, Who We Don’t and Why
How we view the people with whom we communicate is just as important as the message they deliver. In this book, Martin and Marks detail the primary attributes that we use to pass judgment on messengers. The book is filled with psychological and sociological studies which run the gamut between being predictable and…
Against the Tide: Mission Amidst the Global Currents of Secularization
This collection of essays presents the opportunities and challenges of secularization for the mission of the Church. It presents various analyses and guidance in assisting the Church toward informed, missional engagement with increased globalization and modernization in different contexts, starting with North…
Author Interview: Jay Moon
This collection of essays presents the opportunities and challenges of secularization for the mission of the Church.
Before You Quit: Everyday Endurance, Moral Courage, and the Quest for Purpose
We all need encouragement to persevere in the calling God has given us, especially in the daunting work of missions.
Author Interview: Doug Gehman
We all need encouragement to persevere in the calling God has given us, especially in the daunting work of missions.
Experimentation Works: The Surprising Power of Business Experiments
This book suggests that all businesses can incorporate experimentation into their product design or service delivery.
Author Interview: Narry F. Santos
This edited book presents Canadian reflections on understanding and practicing church mission in a time of multiple crises that impact the nation.
Mission Amid Global Crises: Academy, Agency, and Assembly Perspectives from Canada
This edited book presents Canadian reflections on understanding and practicing church mission in a time of multiple crises that impact the nation.
The Cross Before Me: Reimagining the Way to the Good Life
This book offers a provocative perspective on why the cross is God’s wisdom about the way to a good and beautiful life. Drawing on biblical truths, historical writings, and modern examples the authors deal with living a fully human life, personal freedom and how humility and suffering lead to living successfully. The…
Author Interview: Sherwood G. Lingenfelter
This is an overview of the preparation that cross-cultural church planters should consider before launching their ministry.
Leadership in the Way of the Cross, Forging Ministry from the Crucible of Crisis
This book uses a case study approach along with research to buttress its conclusions. The main argument is that crises are God-given opportunities for growth. Most of us, rather than attempt to understand what God is doing, seek to force a task paradigm onto the situation. The author provides a framework on how to…