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Listed below is a bibliography and additional information and links on leadership. *The resources and links listed are suggested as sources of further exploration. They do not necessarily imply endorsement.

Highlighted from the Leadership Bibliography

Summoned to Lead
By: Leonard Sweet
(Zondervan, 2004)
ISBN#0-310-23222-8

Bibliography

Leadership (pdf) 

Seminars | Events

• Developing a Leader's Heart – This seminar by the Department of Christian Formation, Evangelical Covenant Church, explores the concept of spiritual leadership and addresses the need for the character side of leadership. It introduces and gives opportunity for participants to briefly practice a formational way of reading scripture as a means of spiritual growth. To schedule this seminar, call (773) 583-0220 or email christian.formation (at) covchurch.org.

• Soul Care for Leaders – This seminar by the Department of Christian Formation, Evangelical Covenant Church, uses GROW (God’s Word, Relationships, Obedient Living, and Worship) as a framework. This four-session retreat experience is intended to invite, challenge and equip Covenant leaders to deepen their spiritual life and strengthen their capacity to lean into the transforming work of the Spirit so that their leadership is truly leadership.  To schedule this seminar, call (773) 583-0220 or email christian.formation (at) covchurch.org.

Other Sources | WebSites

Department of Christian Formation - Leader Development

Department of Ordered Ministry - Sustaining Pastoral Excellence

Leadership: A Practical Journal for Church Leaders (periodical)        
   • This quarterly journal for clergy and church leaders offers practical counsel on the many facets of church leadership, along with book reviews and information about other leadership resources.

NET Results:  New Ideas in Church Reality (periodical)
   • Net Results is a monthly journal edited by Thomas G. Bandy and featuring the writing of Lyle E. Schaller, William M. Easum, George W. Bullard, Jr., and many others on such key leadership issues for congregations as stewardship, conflict, assimilating new members, growth and redevelopment, and more. Its focus is practical and nondenominational. "How to" reprint packets are a good source of information on issues of interest to congregations.

Willow Creek Association - http://www.willowcreek.com/resources/