A New Kind of Venture Leader (The Greatest Expedition)

We live in a moment when the local church is facing historic declines in membership and attendance. We live in a moment when an increasing number of younger people are no longer identifying with the church, or see it as a vital part of their lives. We live in a moment when churches are closing across the United States and clergy are leaving the vocation. We've lived through a pandemic which has infected and impacted millions of people around the world, devastating families, communities and economies. At the same time, we are experiencing the resurgence of historic racism. Ideals of freedom and justice are constantly challenged when we see black and brown bodies killed on the streets of our U.S. cities. These moments are not easy and, in times like these, we need a new kind of venture leader, who - like Esther - is not afraid to take risks and venture into unknown places. When you see places where the signs reads, "Stay Out. Danger. Proceed at Your Own Risk," it may be easier to turn around, surrender your leadership card and let someone else take the mantle of leadership in your place. In A New Kind of Venture Leader, Olu Brown writes for both clergy and laity who seek to answer the call as a new kind of venture leader for this moment and this generation. Right now, your leadership is shining brightly, and your congregation and community are looking for guidance and direction. Hold on to your courage and faith. Though you may not realize it, you might be embarking on an expedition that will make history. What Readers are Saying about A New Kind of Venture Leader Effective church leadership for both clergy and laity must be practiced differently in the post-modern world. To be a venture leader to reach new people for this new time will take new skills, thinking, and strategies.Olu will help you explore the shifts to consider for being a new kind of venture leader in new expeditions to reach new people for Christ. Kay Kotan Author of Being the Church in a Post-Pandemic World and Mission Possible 3+ Olu Brown’s own extensive ministry expertise has brought together relevant practical guidance with wise leadership non-negotiables in this new post-pandemic season. If you long to shift your focus off problems and instead onto God’s promises and next possibilities—all undergirded by prayers for greater capacity—make this book a priority for your leadership team! Sue Nilson Kibbey Director, Bishop Bruce Ough Innovation Center The history of the church is filled with stories of courageous leaderswho ventured beyond the “normal” to lead God’s peoples into placesand experiences beyond their wildest expectations. In A New Kind of Venture Leader, Olu Brown equips the reader to shift toward thepromises of God, using prayers, strategies and new ways of thinking. Olu’s book is definitely written “for such a time as this.” Wil Cantrell Author of Unafraid and Unashamed: The Future of United Methodism
ASIN: 1950899306
VSKU: BVV.1950899306.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Brown, Olu
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use