Although we cannot vouch for the reliability of all
the resources shown below, they should hopefully act as a good starting
point for you if you are only just beginning to explore some of the issues
we have raised. If you are more of a seasoned expert, then hopefully there
will be a few new resources to add to your library. The recommendations
for resources have come from various sources within the Christian sector
and do not necessarily reflect the views or theological positions of the
Christian Distinctiveness Group.
To link in with the organisational areas listed in
ASPIRE, we have arranged them under the categories of:
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| Leadership |
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| a) Books |
| Adair, J. The
leadership of Jesus. Norwich: Canterbury Press; 2001. |
| Berkley, J. (ed.) Leadership
handbook of management and administration. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House;
2000. |
| Bolman, L. and Deal, T. Reframing
organizations. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass; 1997. |
| Bridges, W. Managing
Transition: making the most of change. Second edition. Perseus; 2003. |
| Brierley, P.Vision
building. London: Hodder & Stoughton; 1989. |
| Darwin, J. Johnson, P. and McAuley Developing
Strategies for Change. Harlow: Prentice Hall; 2002. |
| Dunn, J. The
effective leader. Eastbourne: Kingsway; 1995. |
| Fraker, Anne T. and Spears, Larry C. (eds.)
Seeker and servant: reflections on religious leadership: the private writings of Robert K. Greenleaf.
San Francisco: Jossey-Bass; 1996. |
| French, W. and Bell, C. Organisation
Development: Behavioural science interventions for organization improvement (4th ed).
Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall; 1990. |
| Garratt, Bob
The Fish Rots from the Head: The Crisis in Our Boardrooms: Developing
the Crucial Skills of the Competent Director (revised edn). London: Profile; 2003. |
| Goleman, Daniel, Boyatzis, Richard E. and McKee, Annie,
The New Leaders: Transforming the Art of Leadership
into the Science of Results. London: Time Warner; 2003. |
| Gordon, B. The
leader's vision. Tonbridge: Sovereign World; 2000. |
| Green, Mark Supporting
Christians in work. Administry and LICC; 2001. |
| Higginson, R. Transforming
leadership: a Christian approach to management. London: SPCK; 1996. |
| Hughes, Bryn. Discipling,
Coaching, Mentoring. Kingsway; 2003. |
| Hybels, Bill Courageous
Leadership. Grand Rapids: Zondervan; 2002. |
| Johnson, Spencer Who
Moved My Cheese? : An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work
and in Your Life. New York: Putnam Adult; 1998. |
| Kotter, J. and Cohen, Dan S. The Heart
of Change: real-life stories of how people change their organizations.
Harvard Business School Press; 2002. |
| Nelson, J. (ed.), Leading,
managing, ministering: challenging questions for church and society.
Norwich: Canterbury Press; 1998. |
| O'Conner, J. & McDermott, I. The
Art of systems thinking: Essential skills for creativity and problem solving.
London: Thorsons; 1997 |
| Maxwell, J. & Doran, J. Becoming
a person of influence. Zondervan; 1997. |
| Minzbert, H., Ahlstrand and Lampel, J.
Strategy Safari: A Guided Tour Through The Wilds of Strategic Management.
New York: Free Press; 1998. |
| Morgan, G. Images
of Organisation. second edition, Sage; 1996. |
| Mullins, L. Management
and Organisational Behaviour. 7th edition. Financial Times/Prentice Hall; 2004. |
| Pytches, D. Leadership
for new life. London: Hodder & Stoughton; 1998. |
| Schein, E. Process
Consultation: Its Role in Organization Development. 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall; 1988. |
| Spears, L. and Lawrence, M. (eds.) Focus
on leadership: servant leadership for the 21st century. 3rd edition. John Wiley: New York; 2001. |
| White, J. Excellence
in leadership. Leicester: IVP; 1986. |
| Wright, Walter, C. Relational
Leadership. Carlisle: Paternoster; 2000. |
| Wright, Walter, C. Mentoring:
The promise of relational Leadership. Authentic Media, 2004. |
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| b) Videos |
| Maxwell, J. "Developing
the leader within you: Parts 1 - 4" [videocassette]. Milton Keynes: Word. |
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| c) Web |
| www.christianitytoday.com/leaders |
| www.christianleadersatwork.org.uk |
| www.markforster.net |
| www.equiptraining.org |
| www.teal.org.uk/index.htm |
| www.maximumimpact.com/default.asp
- John Maxwell |
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| Relationships |
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| a) Books |
| Autry, J. Love
and profit: the art of caring leadership. London: Chapmans; 1992 |
| Chalke, S. Making
a team work. Eastbourne: Kingsway; 1995. |
| Eisenstadt, M. and Vincent, T. The
knowledge web: learning and collaborating on the net. London: Kogan Page; 2000. |
| Gangel, K. Team
leadership in Christian ministry. Chicago, IL.: Moody; 1997. |
| Hildreth, P. and Kimble, C. Knowledge
networks: innovation through communities of practice. London: Idea Group; 2004 |
| Lewin, R. and Regine, B. The
soul at work. London: Orion; 1999. |
| Simmonds, D. How
to be a team leader: the simple way to build and manage an effective
team. London: Hamlyn; 2004. |
| Sweet, L. Aqua
church: essential leadership arts for piloting your church in today's
fluid culture. Group Publishing; 1999. |
| Whitmoor-Pryer, A. Kingdom
Business. Bognor Regis: New Wine; 2004. |
| Wright, W. Relational
leadership: A biblical Model for Influence and Service. Carlisle: Paternoster; 2000. |
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| b) Videos |
| Greene, M. Christian
life and work. London: LBC; 2000. |
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| c) Web |
| www.careerplan-uk.com |
| www.christianvocations.org |
| www.relationshipsfoundation.org |
| www.teamfocus.co.uk |
| www.christiancounselling.com
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| Development
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a) Books |
| Cummins, J. and Stubbs, I. Investors
in People in the Church: The Introduction of the Investors Standard
in Dioceses, Parishes and Cathedrals. London: Church House; 1999. |
| Edmondson, C. Fit
to lead: sustaining effective ministry in a changing worldLondon: Darton Longman & Todd; 2002. |
| Engstrom, T. The
making of a Christian leader: how to develop management and human
relations skills. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan; 1976. |
| Heney, D. Motivating
your parish to change. San Jose, CA: Resource Publications; 1998. |
| McIntosh, G. Staff
your church for growth: building team ministry for the 21st century.
Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books; 2000. |
| Mallison, J. Mentoring
to develop disciples and leaders. Adelaide: Scripture Union and Openbook; 1998. |
| Shelley, M. (ed.) Growing
your church through training and motivation: 30 strategies to transform
your ministry. Minneapolis, MI: Bethany House; 1997. |
| Simmonds, D. The
learning methods toolkit: your complete guide to exploring and using
appropriate people development methods. Ely: Fenman; 2000. |
| Simmonds, D. Designing
and delivering training. London: CIPD; 2003. |
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| b) Videos |
| Maxwell, J. "Developing
the leaders around you - Parts 1 - 4" [videocassette]. Milton Keynes: Word. |
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| c) Web |
| www.creativementors.com |
| www.sima.co.uk |
| www.christiancounselling.com
- Waverley Abbey |
| www.traininginstitute.co.uk |
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| Resourcing |
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| a) Books |
| Armstrong, E.YMCA
Personnel and Salary Administration Plan. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers; 1989. |
| Behrens, J. Practical
Church Management: A Guide for Every Parish. Leominster: Gracewing; 2005. |
| Brinkerhoff, P. Faith-based
Management: Leading Organizations That Are Based on More Than Just
Mission. London: John Wiley; 1999. |
| Burger, F. Church
Management Basics. Lincoln: Universe; 2004. |
| Funk, Virgil. Npm
Workbook: Job Descriptions, Contracts, Salary. Washington DC:
National Association of Pastoral Musicians; 1988. |
| Hoge, D. and Carroll, J. Patterns
of Parish Leadership: Cost and Effectiveness in Four DenominationsKansas City: Sheed and Ward, 1988. |
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| b) Web |
| www.business-transformations.co.uk |
| www.charitylogistics.org |
| www.myfathersbusiness.co.uk |
| www.worldactionministries.org.uk |
| www.drc-gb.org
- Disability Rights Commission |
| www.wfac.org.uk/?Training
- Working for a Charity |
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| Recognition |
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| a)
Books |
| Stahlke, L. and Loughlin, J. Governance
Matters: Relationship Model of Governance, Leadership and Management: balancing client
and staff fulfilment in faith-based not-for-profit organizations.
Edmonton: Governance Matters.com Inc; 2003. |
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| b) Web |
| www.ctlibrary.com/le/2000/summer/14.88.html |
| www.licc.org.uk/articles/article.php/id/80 |
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| General |
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| http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk |
| http://www.ucb.co.uk
- United Christian Broadcasters - word for the Day - good for
resources on devotions etc. |
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