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SPCK's Top 5 Gifts for Leaders
Leaders in the church are an instrumental part of delivering the Word of God. SPCK has compiled a list of books with these church leaders in mind.We hope the books we’ve chosen are beneficial for their professional endeavours as well as their own personal use.
1. Radical Leadership by Michael Green
Highlighting the key principles of leadership Jesus Christ has instilled into his disciples, this is a must read for leaders in ministry, and those who want to be.
Green explores the key principles of leadership that Jesus demonstrates – a leadership style that will enable Christianity to grow and thrive, and not merely survive. A great gift for any church leader.
2. The Resilient Disciple by Justine Allain Chapman
Encountering first-hand the physical, spiritual and mental struggle that comes with a Lenten pilgrimage, this is a book that responds to the hardships of life.
From adversity to maturity, it encourages a search for answers that lie hidden within, focusing on other strengths while calling for a deeper reflection of the self.
Including wide-ranging prayers, Scripture readings and guided material for groups, in preaching and worship.
An ideal gift for Lent or any guided reading.
3. Ministries of Mercy – Timothy Keller
The call of mercy is evident in Christ's teaching and His Word. In this motivational and practical book, best-selling Christian author Keller provides the necessary steps to set up mercy ministries within your Christian community.
An essential resource for the local church in rediscovering a more meaningful mercy ministry. It builds a biblical foundation for works of service to the church and to the world at large.
Recommended reading for those who want to learn more about the ministry of mercy, social justice and their place in Christianity.
This guide reads like a textbook, including questions for group discussion to explore the material in greater depth after every chapter.
4. Wrestling with the Word by Kate Bruce and Jamie Harrison
In this book, well-known and accomplished preachers tackle a range of notoriously difficult Old and New Testament texts. As well as providing sample sermons in a variety of structural styles and voices, they offer ideas to help in the planning process of interpreting and applying such passages.
Drawing on her considerable experience as a school teacher, parish priest and theological college tutor, Bruce offers other preachers encouragement and companionship in handling difficult biblical texts. It takes the reader through a creative process for a fuller sermon construction.
This book will serve as a reminder to all preachers, experienced and new, to love and nurture the art they practise.
5. The Day the Revolution Began – Tom Wright
With his signature outspokenness, Wright challenges commonly held beliefs, taking you to a whole new level in your appreciation of the meaning of Jesus’ sacrifice.
Leading into new, powerful implications and inspiring the reader with a renewed sense of purpose and hope, this book will remind you of the crucial role you can play in the world-transforming movement that Jesus started.
It also includes a scripture and subject index for ease of reference.
Which one of these will you pick that will go on to help your church leader and their local ministry?
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