At a recent gathering of women’s ministry leaders of various generations, we discussed many issues and shared what helps us grow as leaders. We compiled this list of books one or more of us had read that were beneficial to us as leaders. Keep in mind, I’m not suggesting these books take the place of reading Scripture! So in addition to reading the Bible, I hope you find these helpful and challenging.
- The 24-Hour Christian by Earl Palmer
- The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni
- Boundaries for Leaders by Henry Cloud
- Called to Write by Linda Gilden
- The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson
- Dare Mighty Things: Mapping the Challenges of Leadership for Christian Women by Halee Gray Scott
- David and Goliath by Malcom Gladwell
- Deep and Wide by Andy Stanley
- The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
- Get Out of My Life but First Can You Take me to the Mall? by Anthony Wolfe
- Gifted to Lead by Nancy Beach
- The Gospel of Mark
- Jesus CEO (devotional) by Laurie Beth Jones
- The Jesus Hearted Woman by Jodi Deatrick
- Just Lead by Jenni Catron and Sherry Surratt
- Ron Dunn: His Life and Mission by Ron Dunn
- Mars and Venus in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for Improving Communication and Getting Results at Work by John Gray
- Modest: Men and Women Clothed in the Gospel by R. W. Glenn and Tim Challies
- Ministry Is: How to Serve Jesus with Passion and Confidence by Dave Earley and Ben Gutierrez
- The Noticer Returns by Andy Andrews
- The Painful Side of Leadership by Jeff Iorg
- The Power of a Woman Who Leads by Gail Hayes
- Real Life Discipleship: Building Churches that Make Disciples by Jim Putnam
- Seasons of a Leader’s Life by Jeff Iorg
- Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders
- Talking is a Gift by Monica Rose Brennan and Rhonda Kelley
- Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health by Donald Whitney
- Top Ten Mistake Leaders Make by Hans Finz
- When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
- When Your Husband is Addicted to Pornography by Vick Tiede
- Wounded by God’s People by Anne Graham Lotz
See also this list of suggested blogs and websites.
Although I’ve not read all these yet, I look forward to picking up a few! What are you reading these days in addition to the Bible to encourage you in ministry and strengthen your leadership skills?
