360-Degree Leadership: Preaching to Transform Congregations

by Michael Quicke

Publisher:

Baker

, 2006

Overview

Many in ministry see preaching and church leadership as separate responsibilities. “Most writing on Christian leadership omits preaching, and most books on preaching leave out leadership,” observes Michael Quicke. But effective Christian ministry requires preachers to rediscover leadership through preaching. By adapting a workable and realistic leadership model, Quicke shows how preaching is the main vehicle for leading congregational change.

Contents

Top Highlights

“What is lacking, however, are resources that integrate the practical aspects of pastoral leadership with a theological understanding of the office of ‘pastor and teacher.’” (Page 11)

“What drives this book is my hope that preachers rediscover leadership through preaching” (Page 17)

“Christian leader: ‘someone who is called by God to lead and possess virtuous character and [who] effectively motivates, mobilizes resources, and directs people toward the fulfillment of a jointly embraced vision from God.” (Page 24)

“Nothing is more important in church leadership than to enable a people to grow together while living under God’s will and seeking first his kingdom in contrast with society in order to witness to the world.” (Page 39)

“ leadership from preaching and preaching from leadership.” (Page 23)

Praise for the Print Edition

If you feel your preaching responsibilities get in the way of your leadership, prepare to be challenged. If you feel your leadership responsibilities get in the way of your preaching, prepare to be challenged. 360-Degree Leadership argues persuasively that leadership and preaching are two sides of the same gold coin.

—Craig Brian Larson, editor, PreachingToday.com

I've been waiting for this book. With warmth and wisdom, Quicke shows us how to bring preaching and leadership together.

—Kevin Mill, vice president, Christianity Today International

Product Details

• Title: 360-Degree Leadership: Preaching to Transform Congregations
• Author: Michael J. Quicke
• Publisher: Baker
• Publication Date: 2006
• Pages: 208

About Michael Quicke

Educated at both Cambridge and Oxford Universities, he spent 21 years in Baptist pastoral ministry in Blackburn Lancashire (1972-1980) and at the historic city centre church at St. Andrew’s Street, Cambridge (1980-1993). While at Cambridge, morning congregations grew from 70 to over 500. The vision of the church involved the development of a mission centre, open seven days a week, through which 4000 people passed weekly. He was also Baptist chaplain to the University. His reputation as a Christian communicator grew as he appeared on television and radio, and spoke at conferences, conventions and assemblies throughout Britain, Australia, Canada and USA. Since arriving in the US Michael Quicke has thrown himself into his vision ‘to help inspire a new generation of preachers who will set our churches on fire.’ At Northern Seminary he has designed several masters courses in preaching and communication, as well as new courses for the Northern Doctor of Ministry program. He undertook a twenty month interim preaching ministry at First Baptist Church Wheaton (2000-2002), has preached often at local churches and spoken at many conferences across the US and beyond. His lectures in several different university and seminary settings have been well received across North America. His writing has significantly widened his ministry, especially his award-winning book 360 degree preaching which is used as a teaching text in seminaries in US, Canada, Britain and Australia. His most recent book 360degree leadership has been hailed as an original contribution to leadership literature