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Ryken, Philip Graham. Written in Stone: The Ten Commandments and Today’s Moral Crisis. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2003.
Anderson, Leith, Jack W. Hayford, and Ben Patterson. Who’s in Charge?: Standing up to Leadership Pressures. Mastering Ministry’s Pressure Points. Sisters, OR: Multnomah Books, 1993.
Hansen, David, and David L. Goetz. The Power of Loving Your Church: Leading Through Acceptance and Grace. Vol. 1. The Pastor’s Soul Series. Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House, 1998.
Larson, Craig Brian. Pastoral Grit. Vol. 2. The Pastor’s Soul Series. Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House Publishers, 1998.
Smith, Fred, Sr. Leading With Integrity. Vol. 5. The Pastor’s Soul. Pub Place: Bethany House Books, 1998.
Beville, Kieran. Exploring Ezra: The Secret of Spiritual Success. Exploring the Bible Commentary. Leominster, UK: Day One Publications, 2004.
Inch, Morris A. 12 Who Changed the World: The Lives and Legends of the Disciples. Nashville, TN: T. Nelson, 2003.
Shelley, Marshall, ed. Changing Lives Through Preaching and Worship: 30 Strategies for Powerful Communication. 1st ed. Library of Christian Leadership. Nashville, TN: Moorings, 1995.
Pentecost, J. Dwight. Designed to Be Like Him: Understanding God’s Plan for Fellowship, Conduct, Conflict, and Maturity. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 2001.
Shelley, Marshall, ed. Empowering Your Church Through Creativity and Change : 30 Strategies to Transform Your Ministry. Vol. 2. 1st ed. Library of Christian Leadership. Nashville, TN: Moorings, 1995.
Osborne, Larry W. The Unity Factor: Getting Your Church Leaders Working Together. Vol. 20. The Leadership Library. Carol Stream, IL: Christianity Today, Inc., 1989.
Hayford, Jack W., and Herman Rosenberger. Appointed to Leadership: God’s Principles for Spiritual Leaders. Spirit-Filled Life Kingdom Dynamics Study Guides. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1994.
MacArthur, John. The Book on Leadership: The Power of a Godly Influence. Nashville, TN: T. Nelson Publishers, 2004.
Berkley, James D. Called into Crisis: The Nine Greatest Challenges of Pastoral Care. Vol. 18. The Leadership Library. Carol Stream, IL: Christianity Today, 1989.
Preston, Gary D. Character Forged from Conflict: Staying Connected to God During Controversy. The Pastor’s Soul Series. Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House, 1999.
Tidwell, Charles. Church Administration: Effective Leadership for Ministry. Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group, 1985.
Shelley, Marshall, ed. Empowering Your Church Through Creativity and Change : 30 Strategies to Transform Your Ministry. Vol. 2. 1st ed. Library of Christian Leadership. Nashville, TN: Moorings, 1995.
Milco, Michael R. Ethical Dilemmas in Church Leadership: Case Studies in Biblical Decision Making. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1997.
Kraft, Dave. Leaders Who Last. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2010.
Myra, Harold Lawrence, ed. Leaders: Learning Leadership from Some of Christianity’s Best. Vol. 12. The Leadership Library. Carol Stream, IL: Christianity Today, 1987.
Smith, Fred, Sr. Leading With Integrity. Vol. 5. The Pastor’s Soul. Pub Place: Bethany House Books, 1998.
Shelley, Marshall. Leading Your Church Through Conflict and Reconciliation: 30 Strategies to Transform Your Ministry. Vol. 1. Library of Leadership Development. Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House Publishers, 1997.
Smith, Fred. Learning to Lead: Bringing Out the Best in People. Vol. 5. The Leadership Library. Carol Stream, IL: CTi, 1986.
Roberts, Randal. Lessons in Leadership: Fifty Respected Evangelical Leaders Share Their Wisdom on Ministry. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1999.
Cousins, Don, Leith Anderson, and Arthur H. DeKruyter. Mastering Church Management. Portland, OR: Multnomah, 1990.
Dobson, Ed, Speed Leas, and Marshall Shelley. Mastering Conflict & Controversy. Mastering Ministry. Portland, OR: Multnomah Press, 1992.
Bratcher, Edward B., Robert G. Kemper, and Douglas Scott. Mastering Transitions. Mastering Ministry. Portland, OR: Multnomah, 1991.
Briscoe, D. Stuart, Knute Larson, and W. Larry Osborne. Measuring up: The Need to Succeed and the Fear of Failure. Mastering Ministry’s Pressure Points. Sisters, OR: Multnomah Books, 1993.
Hansen, David, and David L. Goetz. The Power of Loving Your Church: Leading Through Acceptance and Grace. Vol. 1. The Pastor’s Soul Series. Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House, 1998.
Tozer, A. W. Tozer on Christian Leadership: A 366-day Devotional. Camp Hill, PA: WingSpread, 2001.
Bolinder, Garth, Tom McKee, and John R. Cionca. What Every Pastor Needs to Know About Music, Youth, and Education. Vol. 6. The Leadership Library. Carol Stream, IL: Christianity Today, Inc., 1986.
Muck, Terry C. When to Take a Risk: a Guide to Pastoral Decision Making. Vol. 9. The Leadership Library. Carol Stream, IL: Christianity Today, Inc., 1987.
Shelley, Marshall. Well-intentioned Dragons: Ministering to Problem People in the Church. Vol. 1. The Leadership Library. Carol Stream, IL: Christianity Today, 1985.