No joke, this is my current set up at the moment. Library book, Trader Joe's peppermint tea, Hillsong's Cornerstone on the good ol' MacBook, and my planner (post coming soon!)
I've read (read: skimmed) many books on leadership in the church over the past couple of weeks, and this is the best I've read thus far. The chapters are split up so that it's very do-able to do just one per day, so it actually reads more like a devotional.
Also, you don't need to be pursuing a leadership role like a pastor - you might just have the simple vision of leading a small group (like me!) or you want to learn how to lead others in a way that glorifies Christ.
No matter what, this book is a must read. I wish I had read this earlier because I could have used some of the information Joyce provides. For example, there are 14 tests that leaders-in-the-making often undergo. This past winter & spring, I'm not going to lie, I had some friendship issues - big time. It was messy and ugly. I was hurt badly, as well as the others involved.
But reading those chapters on "tests" presented by the Lord, I was suddenly thankful for the challenges He had laid before me. I pray that I passed the "Judas-Kiss", "Rejection", and the "Forgiveness" tests!!
{I don't really like calling these challenges "tests." It doesn't seem fair to say "oh, the Lord is testing me in this season of my life." I don't have any biblical proof. It's just a gut feeling. If you have any thoughts on this issue, let me know!}
Other important topics covered include the positive and negative conditions of the heart. I challenge you to read these chapters and not feel convicted. Like I said, this book is for everyone, leader or not. The conditions are in a list form, which is very pleasing to my Type A personality, but it also makes for a quick read.
What books have you been reading lately? Any that are noteworthy?
If you read this book or are interested, leave a comment or feel free to email me! I would love to hear from you.
May the Lord bless you all!
