Muhindo Malunga L.

Wisdom, advice and encouragement on the Art of Leading God’s people. Fifteen distinguished leaders have contributed chapters to this book, with each giving an angle of looking at leadership and the art of leading people. The authors show that leadership is an art, not a science. George Barna begins by showing that nothing is more important than leadership – while there is no universally accepted definition of leadership, Barna adopts the definition by Garry Mills: Leadership is mobilizing others toward a goal shared by the leader and followers. There are eight traits that leaders who have been called possess, among which an undeniable inclination: True leaders are naturally inclined to lead. They sometimes assume a position of leadership reluctantly or they are eager to lead because simply they cannot help it. A leader perceives and thinks differently from others. They are mostly dissatisfied with the status quo and have a burning desire to lead people to a better future. They are mind

Almost every person has one day dreamt about changing the world. We fantasize about it and imagine how the world would be different; but how many of us can confidently say that they’ve changed the world? Or at least are currently changing the world? Shane Stanford argues, as stated in the book title, that we should abandon the idea of changing the world, of doing everything but that we should at least commit to do SOMETHING. The author dedicates the book to the many unknown, unspoken heroes whose “something” means everything to so many or to at least one person. Shane shows how the best instruments of God’s grace and love come from slow and steady growth, often under adverse conditions, and that should not attempt to reach maturity too quickly. Though you may not say it loud, it is possible you may believe that when it comes to you, the church, and God’s plan, you are expandable. After all, most of us will never change our world. We think that our lives and gifts are not flashy, and th