LeadershipNext: How to Adapt and Thrive as a Leader in Today's Changing Culture | Essential Guide for Modern Managers & Business Professionals

I have been reading a lot of leadership material for my last class at Harding's School of Theology. I am taking a class called "Spiritual Leadership" with Dr. Huffard. This is hard to believe that it is going to be the last class for this program, but do not worry there is still plenty of dissertation work to do. One of the books picked was, LeadershipNext, which was really one of the best leadership books that has been produced for a church setting in a long while. It has a missional focus, and it seems that there was line after line of wisdom through the pages. The strength of the book is its reflection on the changing dynamic of America culture. It studied some of the up and coming leaders for insights into doing leadership within this generation. The book deals with the postmodern matrix, the attitudes that people have toward authority, and the perspective people bring to a church. The book builds a strong case in making sure church leadership understands the make up of the congregation to best reach and lead them. It talks about some of the previous styles of leadership, and how these styles can be hurtful to present churches. It is a good tool box, but also a good look into leadership dynamics for people who refuse leadership or authority. Of course the author notes that churches must be moved to mission, and not be content to "play church." Some of the authors lines are just funny, and maybe a little to true. I love this one. "Movements are meant to move." If you are looking for an up to date text on leadership dynamics, and one that is missionally focused, this is one of the best.