Dwight M Gunter

Do you feel lonely or lost in your pastoral ministry?Do you feel like you're doing all the hardest work of ministry and none of the fun stuff you used to dream about?Do you wonder if you're even called to the ministry anymore?If any of these questions feel relatable, join Dwight M. Gunter II on a parable-style journey through the theological process of building a missional church From the Ground Up. Whether you're entering a new church context or trying to restore life to an existing congregation, Gunter's methodology offers practical hope. Employing a lighthearted tone and following the hypothetical protagonist Pastor Daniel, From the Ground Up guides readers through the theological foundations that should support any ministry endeavor. Gunter's creative approach will remind seasoned pastors and teach new pastors how to lead thriving ministries that contribute to God's mission in the world.

A local pastor.A long-standing member of not-for-profit board.A former president of a university.These three authors share their wisdom and experiences from decades of board leadership. With specific areas of expertise, they bring 3 distinctive voices and perspectives to the 12 essential principles every leader needs to develop and maintain a healthy governing board.Best Practices for Effective Boards challenges your board to become the most effective, God-honoring body to ever serve your organization. Regardless of the size of your board or the organizations that you serve, you can benefit from the principles outlined in this book. The starting point is clear and the path is systematically laid before you, helping to transform your vision, strategy, and future. No matter where you start, you can develop your board into a strong and effective body working toward a future of growth and development.ReviewsBoard development is one of the most important, if not difficult tasks for any organization or leader. Without an effective board an organization is unstable and its leader is unaccountable. These three gifted and respected leaders offer some of the best advice available for grounding and advancing a mission through the development of effective boards.-Tom Nees, President of Lead to ServeThere is no question that any leader will benefit from the thoughtful Best Practice compilation. Looking back on my own career there are many places where I could have applied the principles and ended up more effective and productive. We all should be thankful for the diligence of the authoring team.-Richard Schubert, Executive VP, Executive Coaching Network, Inc.

Sometimes, churches need a little help. These days, some don't know who they are and don't know what they're supposed to be doing. Churches today are trying anything and everything to be effective, but are bewildered by worship styles, spectator syndrome, and consumerism. In the meantime, people are hungry for a relationship with a God who has substance--a God with character and integrity, and a God of grace. And they're having trouble finding such a God in churches today. Seven Letters to Seven Churches is written to challenge the church to be what God created us to be and then do what God created us to do: join Him in His mission to save the world.