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This practical handbook equips current leaders to mentor emerging leaders in character development.
Description:
We've all seen it before--experienced leaders failing due to some type of transgression. Author Tom Yeakley believes this happens because character flaws that were always present begin to come forward.
Based on his 30-plus years of discipleship and coaching experience, Yeakley has developed Growing Kingdom Character to help current leaders challenge emerging leaders to intentionally developing their character.
Teaching, exercises, and Bible study make this practical handbook a must-have for those involved in mentoring young leaders. The fruit will be integrity, maturity, and wisdom in a new generation of leaders.
Growing Kingdom Character
ISBN-13:
9781615216147
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Cover: Paperback
208
Pages
$12.99
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Customer Reviews
This Price is a Steal!
Growing Kingdom Character by Tom Yeakley is a Bible study handbook aimed at developing ten character qualities in leaders. The book is divided into two sections of foundational and supporting qualities. Love, integrity, humility, and servanthood make up the first set. The second set is comprised of purity, faith, patience, self control, teachability, and courage.
NavPress is well-known for quality discipleship materials, and this book is no exception. Though I find the distinction between "foundational" and "supporting" qualities a bit arbitrary, I agree that all ten are important for any Christian, leader or not.
The author laments that many times young leaders go into ministry seeking to acquire skills for leadership but lack the essential character qualities that make a good leader great. As a young leader myself, this warning resonated with me and I found the book to be quite the tool for developing character qualities so necessary for ministry.
This book would definitely aid in mentoring or small group discipleship of leaders, especially young leaders. I would recommend this book because, on top of the well-written and thorough chapters, the verse studies, prayer, and practical application points at the end of each chapter would be a great Bible study tool in and of themselves. This is definitely one book young leaders would benefit from, and anyone wanting to grow in those ten areas. The retail price is a steal!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Posted by
Andrew Wencl
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6/30/2011 8:41:07 PM
Great book for those who want to grow
I just worked through the seventh chapter in this book and found it to be pure gold! Has the Lord ever used this to help me better understand what He is at work doing in my life and to spur me on. The Bible studies at the end of each chapter are great! And the suggestions given for growing in each character area are exactly what it says in the title - very practical and if you want to be intentional about growing in character are they ever helpful. No, this isn't a "how to grow yourself" book - but instead helped me better understand God's growth process and how to cooperate with what He wants to do in me. This book really is well written, thought provoking and if you work through the studies and suggestions in collaboration with the Lord, can be life changing! I highly recommend it.
Posted by
Deb Entsminger
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5/10/2011 12:47:36 PM
GROW!
And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 2 Timothy 2:2
Growing Kingdom Character is a developmental book. The focus is to grow into a mature, Christ-centered leader. Using scripture, personal stories and examples the author works us through key character traits of an impactful leader.
Tom did a fantastic job with this book. He began by looking at a study of common qualities of missionaries who had served and finished well. From this list, he built this study. This is not a skills based development. It's character. The difference is that regardless of skills, it's character that will get you to the end.
The study begins with foundational character qualities: Love, Integrity, Humility and Servanthood. Once the foundation is built, the study moves on. The next level is supporting character qualities: Purity, Faith, Patience, Self-Control, Teachability, and Courage. These 10 areas provide the foundation for a strong Christian leader.
Each section has great scripture references, stories and examples to define each quality. Once the quality is defined, there are sections for Bible study, scripture memory, guided prayer and practical development exercises.
This is a great resource for an individual to grow as well as a mentor to teach to others. Tom's care in being a Christ-like leader is obvious from the careful way he crafts his message.
I'd give this book a 5 out of 5.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Posted by
Bill
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5/10/2011 12:43:57 PM
Growing Kingdom Character by Tom Yeakley
Growing Kingdom Character by Tom Yeakley was written to produce practical, intentional tools for developing leaders. Most leaders fail, not because they lack leadership skills, but due to character flaws. The author has more than thirty years of mentoring, and equipping emerging leaders. This book is an excellent tool which should be in the hands of every pastor, new or seasoned.
It is divided into two parts: Foundational Character Qualities and Supporting Character Qualities. Each chapter concludes with Bible Study, Scripture memory, prayer items, and application exercises. The wide margins on the outer edges are ideal for personal notes. The ten areas of study include:
■Love : The Cornerstone of Kingdom Character
■Integrity: Who You Are When You Think You Are Alone
■Humility: Discovering the Doorway to Greatness
■Servanthood: Are You a Servant Who Leads or a Leader Who Serves?
■Purity: It’s More Than Just Saying No
■Faith: Trusting the Promises of God
■Patience: When God’s Timing Doesn’t Fit Your Schedule
■Self-Control: Life Is More Than Self-Gratification
■Teachability: Becoming a Lifelong Learner
■Courage: Finding Your Confidence and Security in God
For personal or group study, this book will only strengthen your character and leadership skills. The fruit of Growing Kingdom Character will be an asset to your family, church, and business.
Tom Yeakley has been involved in coaching and developing leaders for over thirty years with The Navigators. He and his wife, Dana, are active in mentoring emerging leaders one-on-one, speaking at conferences, and developing leaders both in the United States and internationally.
The Yeakleys have been on staff with The Navigators since 1978. They served as missionaries to Indonesia, and upon their return to the United States in 1994, they served on and led the Collegiate Ministry leadership team for The Navigators. Since 2003, Tom has traveled internationally coaching Navigator student ministry leaders, primarily in Western Europe. He currently is also helping to bring leadership to a new leader development initiative with the U.S. Navigators leader community, as well as churches and mission organizations.
The Yeakleys have three married children—Michael, Amy, and Stephen—and five grandchildren.
Posted by
Ruth Kaup
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5/5/2011 4:38:19 AM