Ian Robertson
30th December 2005, 04:50 PM (16:50)
This should be required reading for every DS and pastor. It's puiblished by YWAM (Youth with a Mission) - www.ywam.org - and is available from them in paperback at a discount.
I worked with James Halcomb at Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. where he was "Mr. Project Manager." He knows big projects like the Polaris missile and the Alaska pipeline, and he has used his expertise to help Christian organizations, from planning a Luis Palau Crusade to helping a district develop a church planting project. Anything I learned about leadership planning and management systems came from Halcomb.
He is a dedicated Christian. Courageous Leaders draws heavily from the Bible. The book divides naturally into three major sections: (1) God-inspired Vision - doing the right thing, (2) God-led Plan - doing things right, and (3) God-motivated Action - doing the right things right.
Jim's planning forms are invaluable in helping churches and ministry teams understand the planning process. If you would like a WORD document with the forms, send me an email. Halcomb knows the right questions when planning with Christians. "What breaks God's heart in your church or community? What would bring joy to God's heart? What are you hearing from God's Word for this project? etc." His simple "Five Step Leader's Plan" keeps the focus on the overall objective and end item deliverables.
There are great sections on "Being a Transformation Leader," "Foreseeing the Future, Dealing with the Present," "Standing Firm in God's Ways," and "Embracing the Impossible, Doing the Possible."
Perhaps one day quality management and project management will be in the ministerial course of study. In the meantime, check out the website, www.courageousleaders.com while you read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest Courageous Leaders.
I worked with James Halcomb at Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. where he was "Mr. Project Manager." He knows big projects like the Polaris missile and the Alaska pipeline, and he has used his expertise to help Christian organizations, from planning a Luis Palau Crusade to helping a district develop a church planting project. Anything I learned about leadership planning and management systems came from Halcomb.
He is a dedicated Christian. Courageous Leaders draws heavily from the Bible. The book divides naturally into three major sections: (1) God-inspired Vision - doing the right thing, (2) God-led Plan - doing things right, and (3) God-motivated Action - doing the right things right.
Jim's planning forms are invaluable in helping churches and ministry teams understand the planning process. If you would like a WORD document with the forms, send me an email. Halcomb knows the right questions when planning with Christians. "What breaks God's heart in your church or community? What would bring joy to God's heart? What are you hearing from God's Word for this project? etc." His simple "Five Step Leader's Plan" keeps the focus on the overall objective and end item deliverables.
There are great sections on "Being a Transformation Leader," "Foreseeing the Future, Dealing with the Present," "Standing Firm in God's Ways," and "Embracing the Impossible, Doing the Possible."
Perhaps one day quality management and project management will be in the ministerial course of study. In the meantime, check out the website, www.courageousleaders.com while you read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest Courageous Leaders.