Book summaries
Leader’s Edge summaries: the argument of a book in a few minutes. Page 5 of 21 · 487 in all.
Members onlyKatharine Barnwell: How One Woman Revolutionized Modern Missions
Katy, or “Aunt Katy” was born in 1938 (still alive at time of publishing) in London and raised in Britian then fighting for survival against the German Luftwaffe blitz.
Members onlyExperience Jesus. Really: Finding Refuge, Strength, and Wonder through Everyday Encounters with God
Eldredge begins this book stating that we are all becoming disciples of the Internet where we are addicted and distracted, thinking we hold the keys to a better life. However, why do we wrestle with ever-increasing levels of anxiety, dissatisfaction, and despair? The fact is, we live in a world of weary, skeptical…
Members onlyNext Gen Vibes & Church Glow-up
In recent years, a remarkable shift has been observed within church communities: the rise of Gen Z among churchgoers. This generation is bringing a fresh perspective and renewed energy to the Church.
Members onlyAuthor Interview: Lewie Clark
The book argues for the valuable role that singles play in the expansion of God’s kingdom, contending that they are not uncredentialed nor under-qualified for essential kingdom work simply because they have no spouse.
Members onlyEffective Leadership Skills for Managers
The book is exceptionally well organized – each chapter is developed around central points, clearly stated, and includes innumerable bullet-points. It could well be used as an outline for teaching organizational leadership.
Members onlyThe Man in the Leather Hat
This unique series of biographical sketches narrates seventeen short stories about real people living true-to-life experiences.
Members onlyGood News at Rock Bottom: Finding God When the Pain Goes Deep and Hope Seems Lost
When we receive news of a frightening diagnosis for ourselves or suffer heartbreaking loss in our family life or a dear friend, we might wonder where God is when we need him most.
Members onlyAuthor Interview: Kevin King with Christine Daniels
The book seeks to provide a new vision for spiritual engagement, which can help readers “move away from feelings of fear and awkwardness and toward the freedom of letting your love for God spill into your everyday language” (page 16).
Members onlyBeyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High Performance Teams
“TEN PRACTICES OF TOP-PERFORMING MANAGERS: They: Are an effective coach and mentor; 2. Lead with a team vision statement; 3. Practice empowerment; 4. Communicate effectively; 5. Are focused and accountable; 6. Discuss performance and career development; 7. Keep a learning mindset; 8. Collaborate with other business…
Members onlyMy French Connection
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Members onlyAuthor Interview: Cynthia Oh
The book “aims to tell the journey of the Bible in China through a range of Bible missions the Lord has miraculously performed among the registered churches” (page xv), as a reference to the Chinese Protestant Churches under the umbrella organization of the Chinese Christian Council/Three-Self Patriotic Movement.
Members onlyOne with My Lord: The Life-Changing Reality of Being in Christ
Sam Allberry (associate pastor at Immanuel Church, Nashville, TN) observes that followers of Jesus refer to themselves primarily as “Christians,” but the New Testament frequently used a more meaningful term: “in Christ.”
Members onlyThe Journey of Leadership: How CEO’s Learn to Lead from the Inside Out
Many of the world’s top CEOs turn to McKinsey & Company to reinvent themselves and their organizations. The Journey of Leadership seeks to document the experience of one of the world’s most influential leadership consulting firms.
Members onlyBy Life or by Death: The Life and Legacy of John and Betty Stam
Hot off the presses, this biography gives a fresh look at the shocking story of John and Betty Stam’s beheading in China, 1934, by Communist soldiers.
Members onlyAuthor Interview: Daniel Im
The book presents a discipleship framework that seeks to equip and empower pastors to lead, evangelize, disciple, and preach differently in today’s post-everything (post-pandemic, post-truth, post-Christian) world. This new world is different from the previous generations’ contexts that assumed people’s interest in…
Members onlyWise Men From the East — A Timely Reminder for Missions in 2025
In Puerto Rican culture, where I come from, this day is filled with joy, family, and a powerful reminder of the moment the Magi arrived to worship the newborn King.
Members onlyGreat Commission Spirituality: Abiding in Christ, Serving in Obscurity
Great Commission servants can often feel overwhelmed, struggling to maintain steadfastness and joy through the pressures and obscurities of the work.
Members onlyLeading with Significance: How to Create a Magnetic, People-First Culture
Joey Havens has served in various leadership positions, including almost ten years as Executive Partner, with Horne LLP, one of the leading accounting firms in the country.
Members onlyBehind the Ranges
James Outram Fraser, known as “Fraser of Lisuland,” was raised in a well-to-do British home and was deeply impacted by the life of his godly mother.
Members onlyJoyful Perseverance: Staying Fresh through the Ups and Downs of Ministry
This book, written by the well-known former director of Youth for Christ, Sri Lanka, encourages ministry leaders to rely on God’s grace to find joy, energy, and the freshness to serve well, despite inevitable disappointments.
Members onlyLead with Prayer – The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing Leaders
This book is a collaborative effort by the three authors. Ryan Skoog leads the church planting group Venture. Greer is the President and CEO of HOPE International and is the author of some fifteen books.
Members onlyAuthor Interview: Karl Vaters
As seen in the main title, this book addresses the concept of de-sizing the church (i.e., “choosing to evaluate the health and vitality of a congregation, denomination, or movement without using attendance figures, percentages, or numerical comparisons as the primary consideration” [page 9]).
Members onlyThe People that Time Forgot
Alice and Don Gibbons went to Irian Jaya (Papua New Guinea) aboard a freighter in 1953, sent by the Christian and Missionary Alliance, as part of a broad effort to reach the many unreached people groups living in the mountainous interior of the then Dutch New Guinea, today’s Indonesia. Graduates of Simpson Bible…
Members onlyMetamorph – Transforming Your Life and Leadership (Inspired Wisdom from the Extraordinary, Ordinary People of the Bible)
Kate Coleman was the first Black woman Baptist minister in the UK. She has served as president of the UK Baptist Union as well as chair of the UK Evangelical Alliance Council.