The Leader's Journey calls pastors and congregational leaders to undertake the lifelong journey of personal transformation as Jesus's disciples, providing a foundation for leading change in the congregations they serve. The second edition has been revised throughout and includes a greater emphasis on Bowen Family Systems Theory.  
  
"My first edition of this book is well worn and frequently recommended and assigned. I didn't think it could get better, but with the new updates and revisions The Leader's Journey will prove even more transformational for pastors and leaders of all kinds. The change you want to see out there begins with you, and this is a perfect place to start."  
--__Chuck DeGroat__, Western Theological Seminary  
  
"Not every book demands a second edition--The Leader's Journey does. This new edition demonstrates that a 'living system' challenges everyone to continue to learn, observe, manage, and act. Herrington, Taylor, and Creech expand on the importance of engagement that encourages calm and clarity in leadership. The book addresses the crucial aspects of relationships in family settings and faith communities and stresses the importance of spiritual disciplines and a relationship with God as 'the center of gravity that keeps our lives in balance.' This is not an item for your bookshelf but a living, breathing companion for everyday use."  
--__Emlyn A. Ott__, executive director, Healthy Congregations, Inc.; Bexley Seabury Seminary, Chicago  
  
"In this lucid and well-written book, three of the most respected church leaders of our generation place in our hands a guide to Christian transformation. Walking with Christ is an ongoing journey, necessitating the courage of our convictions and the courage to challenge those convictions. The Leader's Journey advocates for personal and congregational change with a clear vision for the expansion and fulfillment of God's promises."  
--__Caleb O. Oladipo__, Campbell University Divinity School; senior fellow of Baptist Scholars International Roundtable

__Jim Herrington__ (DMin, Houston Graduate School of Theology) is co-owner of The Leader's Journey and has served as a pastor to pastors in the greater Houston, Texas, area for 30 years.  
  
__Trisha Taylor__ (MA, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is a psychotherapist and pastoral counselor in private practice in Houston.  
  
__R. Robert Creech__ (PhD, Baylor University) is Hubert H. and Gladys S. Raborn Professor of Pastoral Leadership at Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, in Waco, Texas.

This book helps pastors and church leaders understand the role their personal transformation as Jesus's disciples plays in effective congregational leadership. It shifts the focus of leadership from techniques and charisma to spiritual transformation and developing emotional maturity so leaders can effectively lead congregations to embrace change. End-of-chapter discussion questions are included. The first edition sold more than 20,000 copies and has been regularly used as a textbook over the past fifteen years. The second edition has been revised throughout and includes a greater emphasis on Bowen Family Systems Theory.

Calls pastors and congregational leaders to undertake the lifelong journey of personal transformation as Jesus's disciples, providing a foundation for leading change in the congregations they serve. Now revised throughout.

__Contents__ Introduction  
__Part 1: The Call to Personal Transformation__ 1. The Need for Personal Transformation  
2. Following Jesus on the Leadership Journey  
__Part 2: Leading Living Systems__ 3. Understanding the System  
4. Thinking Systems, Watching Process  
5. Becoming a Calm Leader  
6. Leading in Uncertain Times  
__Part 3: Family Patterns__ 7. Going Home Again  
8. The Nuclear Family  
__Part 4: The Spirit and the Journey__ 9. The Spiritual Life and the Path to Transformation  
10. Learning to Learn Again  
11. Thinking Systems as a Christian  
Epilogue  
Appendix A: Constructing a Family Diagram  
Appendix B: Developing a Rhythm of Spiritual Practices  
Appendix C: Bowen-Based Training Programs  
Appendix D: Recommended Reading  
Appendix E: Glossary  
Indexes

Herrington, Jim ;Taylor, Trisha ;Creech, R. Robert

iCover

iiHalf Title Page

iiiTitle Page

ivCopyright Page

vDedication

viiContents

ixPreface

xiAcknowledgments

1Introduction

7Part One: The Call to Personal Transformation

91 The Need for Personal Transformation

252 Following Jesus on the Leadership Journey

37Part Two: Leading Living Systems

393 Understanding the System

574 Thinking Systems, Watching Process

755 Becoming a Calm Leader

916 Leading in Uncertain Times

109Part Three: Family Patterns

1117 Going Home Again

1278 The Nuclear Family

147Part Four: The Spirit and the Journey

1499 The Spiritual Life and the Path to Transformation

16310 Learning to Learn Again

17711 Thinking Systems as a Christian

189Epilogue

191Appendix A Constructing a Family Diagram

199Appendix B Developing a Rhythm of Spiritual Practices

205Appendix C Bowen-Based Training Programs

211Recommended Reading

217Glossary

221Notes

229Index

235About the Authors

237Back Cover

\["For leaders","This book unfolds the depths of transformation in the role of a leader","You'll find wisdom and a new understanding of your calling"\]

Introduction

__Part 1: The Call to Personal Transformation__

1\. The Need for Personal Transformation

2\. Following Jesus on the Leadership Journey

__Part 2: Leading Living Systems__

3\. Understanding the System

4\. Thinking Systems, Watching Process

5\. Becoming a Calm Leader

6\. Leading in Uncertain Times

__Part 3: Family Patterns__

7\. Going Home Again

8\. The Nuclear Family

__Part 4: The Spirit and the Journey__

9\. The Spiritual Life and the Path to Transformation

10\. Learning to Learn Again

11\. Thinking Systems as a Christian

Epilogue

Appendix A: Constructing a Family Diagram

Appendix B: Developing a Rhythm of Spiritual Practices

Appendix C: Bowen-Based Training Programs

Appendix D: Recommended Reading

Appendix E: Glossary

Indexes

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