There's a leadership crisis in the church. Every leadership model claims to have all the answers to the challenges of leadership. Each perspective emphasizes certain qualities, and we search desperately for answers in the absence of clear direction. But there’s no simple leadership formula that meets every need we have in life and ministry. Challenging the conventional wisdom about what makes for a good leader, Daniel Montgomery calls us to a countercultural perspective on leadership rooted in our Creator. He presents a new framework for leadership, not just a beckoning to further pragmatism, relentless productivity, or a reactionary cultural fad. He helps us see leadership as a mosaic of five characteristics—conviction, creativity, courage, collaboration, and contemplation—reflective of the very image of the triune God. Armed with this perspective, we will be able to see, strive after, and celebrate the great and complex vision of leadership God has called us to—for the flourishing of our homes, churches, and workplaces.

Leadership Mosaic: 5 Leadership Principles for Ministry and Everyday Life

Religion & Spirituality

Montgomery, Daniel

Kennedy, Jared

Christian Books & Bibles

Crossway

Practical Strategies for Gospel-Centered Children’s Ministry 
When building a children’s ministry at a church, there is so much to consider: Which curriculum should we use? How many volunteers do we need? How do we keep parents in the loop? And that’s before we run into stalled check-in computers, missing activity sheets, and floors that need to be vacuumed. While all of the tasks of children’s ministry are important, leaders can get easily distracted with the everyday work of doing ministry and lose sight of the main focus―the gospel. 
Writing from personal ministry experience, Jared Kennedy shares a four-fold approach for gospel-centered, missional children’s ministry: hospitality, teaching, discipleship, and mission. This practical resource covers a variety of topics ranging from creating child protection policies to putting together lesson plans to catechism, helpful for children’s ministers and volunteers alike as they disciple children with the powerful message of the gospel. Applicable: Includes questions for reflection and evaluation Helps Leaders Disciple the Next Generation: Features advice for sending kids and their families on mission Ideal for Nursery–5th Grade Teachers and Leaders: A practical and helpful resource for children’s ministries Published in Conjunction with the Gospel Coalition (TGC)

Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission: Practical Strategies for Discipling the Next Generation (The Gospel Coalition)

The Story of Martin Luther: The Monk Who Changed the World (Lives of Faith and Grace)

Children's Books

Biographies

We know children are a blessing from the Lord. But is child dedication? Is child dedication just a sentimental moment to celebrate family with oohs and awes over the babies? Or is it a solemn moment before God and a covenanting one before the local church? Kennedy explains a philosophy of child dedication with poignant "How-To" plan for living out a powerful witness to Christ for one another and before the watching world. Whether you are rescuing various forms of child dedication from sentimentalism or perhaps sacrament, this book will guide you to faithful and fruitful ministry honoring God for the gift of children while blessing your church. JARED KENNEDY is the pastor of families at Sojourn Community Church - Midtown in Louisville, Kentucky, where he lives with his wife Megan and three daughters. He holds a Th. M. and M. Div. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and has over a decade of experience leading family ministry. He is the author of The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible (New Growth Press, 2017). Jared tweets at @JaredSKennedy and blogs at gospelcenteredfamily.com.

Before the Lord, Before the Church: "How-To" Plan a Child Dedication Service

Kennedy, Megan

Sojourn Network

Every Day People: A Coloring Book That Looks Like You: Coloring Book for Teens and Young Adults

Activities, Crafts & Games

Independently published

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