Databases
Links
Leadership and Administration
Types of Leaders and Biographies
Leadership Development
Leadership Communication and Problem Solving
Ministry Development and Change
Ministry to Groups
Community and World Ministry
 

This guide offers starting points for locating information on topics in Christian leadership. Materials listed are selected examples of recent materials covering the topic. In addition to the books listed on this guide, the Library has an extensive collection of resources on Christianity ministry topics. For more resources, please consult the Library's homepage or consult a reference librarian for assistance (423) 614-8562.
 

These and other Library databases may be accessed from the Library's homepage:

Internet Christian Library
Links to Christian websites and resources, compiled by the Institute for Christian Leadership.

Christian and Nonprofit Careers
A subject research guide by William G. Squires Library.

Church of God. Tennessee State Offices. Creative Leadership
Resources for creative leadership.

Church of God (Cleveland, Tenn.)
The official website of the Church of God (Cleveland, Tenn.).

Crosswalk.com
Evangelical Christian website with a variety of Christian life resources.

Denominations Directory (Net Ministries)

Denominations: Pentecostal/Charismatic Denominations and Fellowships
Links to Pentecostal and Charismatic denominations, by Pneuma Foundation.

The Parsonage
A site for ministers and their families, by Focus on the Family.

Resources for Wounded Pastors
Links and contact information for recovery ministries, by Christians in Recovery.
 

Suggested subject headings for conducting a “Subject Search” in the online catalog:

Accountable Leadership: A Resource Guide for Sustaining Legal, Financial, and Ethical Integrity in Today's Congregations. By Paul Chaffee. Jossey-Bass, 1997.
 Circulating - BV652.1 .C46 1997

Building Effective Boards for Religious Organizations: A Handbook for Trustees, Presidents, and Church Leaders. Jossey-Bass, 2000.
 Circulating - BV652 .B765 2000

Dictionary of Pastoral Care and Counseling. Abingdon, 1990.
 Ref. BV4011 .D43 1990

Empowered Church Leadership: Ministry in the Spirit According to Paul. By Brian J. Dodd. InterVarsity Press, 2003.
 Circulating - BV652.1 .D63 2003

Jesus on Leadership. By C. Gene Wilkes. Tyndale House Publishers, 1998.
 Circulating - BV4597.53.L43 W55 1998

Servant's Manual: Christian Leadership for Tomorrow. By Michael W. Foss. Fortress Press, 2002.
 Circulating - BV4011.3 .F67 2002

Serve the Community of the Church: Christians as Leaders and Ministers. By Andrew D. Clarke. W. B. Eerdmans, 2000.
 Circulating - BR195.L42 C53 2000
 

Suggested subject headings for conducting a “Subject Search” in the online catalog:

Biographical Dictionary of Christian Missions. Eerdmans, 1999.
 Ref. BV3700 .B56 1999

Dictionary of American Religious Biography. Greenwood Press, 1993.
 Ref. BL72 .B68 1993

Evangelical Dictionary of Christian Education. Baker, 2001.
 Ref. BV1461 .E93 2001

Evangelical Dictionary of World Missions. Baker, 2000.
 Ref. BV2040 .E92 2000

Religious Leaders of America. Gale Research, 1991.
 Ref. BL72 .M458 1991

Who's Who of World Religions. Simon & Schuster, 1992.
 Ref. BL72 .W54 1992
 

Suggested subject headings for conducting a “Subject Search” in the online catalog:

10 Habits for Effective Ministry: A Guide for Life-Giving Pastors. By Lowell O. Erdahl. Augsburg, 1996.
 Circulating - BV660.2 .E73 1996

Handbook of American & Canadian Churches. Abingdon Press, current.
 Ref. BR 513 .Y4 2003

Learning While Leading: Increasing Your Effectiveness in Ministry. By Anita Farber-Robertson. Alban Institute, 2000.
 Circulating - BV4020 .F37 2000

The Power of the Call. By Henry T. Blackaby. Broadman & Holman, 1997.
 Circulating - BV660.2 .B53 1997

Revolution in Leadership: Training Apostles for Tomorrow's Church. By Reggie McNeal. Abingdon Press, 1998.
 Circulating - BV652.1 .M395 1998

Strength in the Struggle: Leadership Development for Women. By Vashti Murphy McKenzie. Pilgrim Press, 2001.
 Circulating - BR563.N4 M354 2001

Time for Change?: Revisioning Your Call. By James E. Hightower and W. Craig Gilliam. The Alban Institute, 2000.
 Circulating - BV664 .H54 2000
 

Suggested subject headings for conducting a “Subject Search” in the online catalog:

Conflict Management in Congregations. Edited by David B. Lott. Alban Institute, 2001.
 Circulating - BV652.9 .C66 2001

The Effective Missionary Communicator. By Paul A. Goring. Billy Graham Center, 1991)
 Circulating - BV2094.6 .G67 1991

Marketing Communications for Local Nonprofit Organizations: Targets and Tools. Best Business Books, 2001.
 Circulating - HF5415 .M34 2001

Team Leadership in Christian Ministry: Using Multiple Gifts to Build a Unified Vision. By Kenneth O. Gangel. Moody Press, 1997.
 Circulating - BV652.1 .G37 1997

Welcoming Resistance. By William Chris Hobgood. Alban Institute, 2001.
 Circulating - BV652.1 .H57 2001

Wounded Minister: Healing From and Preventing Personal Attacks. By Guy Greenfield. Baker Books, 2001.
 Circulating - BV4398 .G74 2001
 

Suggested subject headings for conducting a “Subject Search” in the online catalog:

Building a Contagious Church: Revolutionizing the Way We View and Do Evangelism. By Mark Mittelberg. Loyola Press, 2002.
 Circulating - BV3793 .B2313 2002

Church Wake-Up Call: A Ministries Management Approach That is Purpose-Oriented and Inter-Generational in Outreach. By William Benke, Le Etta Benke. Best Business Books, 2001.
 Circulating - BV652 .B44 2001

Coaching Change: Breaking Down Resistance, Building Up Hope. By Thomas G. Bandy. Abingdon Press, 2000.
 Circulating - BV652.1 .B35 2000

Equipped for Every Good Work: Building a Gifts-Based Church. By Dan R. Dick and Barbara Miller.Discipleship Resources, 2001.
 Circulating - BV652 .D47 2001

Equipping Church Guidebook: Your Comprehensive Resource. By Sue Mallory and Brad Smith. Zondervan Pub. House, 2001.
 Circulating - BV677 .M32 2001

Leading & Managing a Growing Church. By George G. Hunter, III. Abingdon Press, 2000.
  Circulating - BV652.25 .H839 2000

Moving Beyond Church Growth: An Alternative Vision for Congregations. By Mark A. Olson. Fortress Publishers, 2002.
 Circulating - BV652.25 .O45 2002

Spiritual Maturity: Preserving Congregational Health and Balance. By Frank A. Thomas. Fortress Press, 2002.
 Circulating - BV652 .T52 2002

The Wounded Minister: Healing From and Preventing Personal Attacks. By Guy Greenfield. Baker Books, 2001.
 Circulating - BV4398 .G74 2001
 

Suggested subject headings for conducting a “Subject Search” in the online catalog:

Building a Church of Small Groups: A Place Where Nobody Stands Alone. By Bill Donahue and Russ Robinson. Zondervan, 2001.
 Circulating - BV652.2 .D65 2001

Christian Small-Group Leader. By Thomas R. Hawkins. Discipleship Resources, 2001.
 Circulating - BV652.2 .H39 2001

Community That is Christian. By Julie Gorman. Baker Books, 2002.
 Circulating - BV652.2 .G569 2002

Guide for Covenant Discipleship Groups. By Gayle Turner Watson. Discipleship Resources, 2000.
 Circulating - BV652.2 .W39 2000

Mentoring: A Covenant Ministry Team leadership Development Resource. By Bill George and Horace Ward. Pathway Press, 2001.
 Circulating - BV4597.52 .G46

Youth Ministry Management Tools: Everything You Need to Successfully Manage and Administrate Your Youth Ministry. By Ginny Olson, Diane Elliot, and Mike Work. Youth Specialties, 2001.
 Circulating - BV4447 .O49 2001
 

Suggested subject headings for conducting a “Subject Search” in the online catalog:
See also the list of suggested online catalog subject headings under Ministry to Groups (above).

Bible in Cross-Cultural Perspective. By Jacob A. Loewen. W. Carey Library, 2000.
 Circulating - BS476 .L62 2000

Churches That Make a Difference: Reaching Your Community with Good News and Good Works. By Ronald J. Sider, Philip N. Olson, and Heidi Rolland Unruh. Baker Books, 2002.
 Circulating - BV4403 .S53 2002

Cross-Cultural Connections: Stepping Out and Fitting in Around the World. By Duane H. Elmer. InterVarsity Press, 2002.
 Circulating - BV2082.I57 E46 2002

Dynamics of Small Town Ministry. Alban Institute, 2000.
 Circulating - BV638.7 .F37 2000

The Encyclopedia of Cults, Sects, and New Religions. Prometheus Books, 1998.
 Ref. BL2525 .L49 1998

Globalbeliever.com: Connecting to God's Work in your World. By Grant McClung. Pathway Press, 2000.
 Circulating - BV3705 .M44 2000

Gospel in Cyberspace: Nurturing Faith in the Internet Age. By Pierre Babin and Angela Ann Zukowski. Zondervan, 2000.
 Circulating - BV3790 .M625 2000

The Handbook for Spiritual Warfare. Thomas Nelson, 1992.
 Ref. BV4509.5 .M89 1992

Mission Handbook 2001-2003: U.S. and Canadian Christian Ministries Overseas. Billy Graham Center, 2000.
 Ref. BV2050 .M54 2000

Power of a City at Prayer: What Happens When Churches Unite for Renewal. By Mac Pier and Katie Sweeting. InterVarsity Press, 2002.
 Circulating - BV227 .P54 2002

Social Gospel Today. Edited by Christopher H. Evans. Westminster John Knox Press, 2001.
 Circulating - BT738 .S54 2001

Starting a Nonprofit at Your Church. By Joy Skjegstad. The Alban Institute, 2002.
 Circulating - HD62.6 .S55 2002

Telling the Truth: Evangelizing Postmoderns. By D.A. Carson. Zondervan, 2000.
 Circulating - BV3795 .T45 2000

Urban Disciples: A Beginner's Guide to Serving God in the City. By Jenell Williams Paris and Margot Owen Eyring. Judson Press, 2000.
 Circulating - BV637 .P37 2000

Urban Ministry: The Kingdom, the City & the People of God. By Harvie M. Conn and Manuel Ortiz. nterVarsity Press, 2001.
 Circulating - BV637 .C586 2001

What is Mission?: Theological Explorations. By J. Andrew Kirk. Fortress Press, 2000.
 Circulating - BV2061 .K57 2000

World Religions. Macmillan, 1997.
 Ref. BL82 .W67 1997