Leadership
The following index lists all the resources (Articles, Training Notes and Health-checks) that have a leadership theme. Most of these will be headed in this way, but some may have another heading with a cross-reference to Leadership in the box at the end.
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The role of leaders
| Ref | Title |
| A12 |
The leader as a shepherd Part 1: Biblical research |
| A13 |
The leader as a shepherd Part 2: Practical application |
| TN6 | The Minister's role in larger churches |
| TN18 | A leadership team checklist |
| TN32 | What do you mean by 'vision'? |
| TN50 | Should the staff lead the church? |
| TN78 | The role of a church leader |
| TN87 | What to look for in your leaders |
| TN90 | Put someone in charge |
| TN101 | Working with a No. 2 |
| TN112 | Set my leaders free! |
| TN132 | What you look for in your Minister |
| TN141 | A church council 'Code of Conduct' |
| TN144 | 360-degree reviews for churches? |
Ministry
| Ref | Title |
| A19 |
Speaking so that people listen For all leaders and preachers |
| A22 |
Job applications in Christian ministry Part A: Preparation |
| A23 |
Job applications in Christian ministry Part B: Presentation |
| A45 |
How to lead a team at church Practical help for beginners |
| TN15 | How not to delegate! |
| TN28 | No two leaders are the same |
| TN30 | How to give and receive criticism |
| TN56 | Questions for preachers |
| TN70 | Do's and don'ts for a new leader |
| TN94 | Becoming self-aware |
| TN120 | Lessons for leaders |
| TN127 | Identify your church's groups |
| TN142 | Values create a culture |
Self-management
| Ref | Title |
| A1 |
Pass or file? How to get excited about filing! |
| A25 |
Working from home Boundaries, discipline and space |
| A27 |
Reliability in ministry For administrators and leaders |
| A36 |
Sorting out your study Part 1: The space in the room |
| A37 |
Sorting out your study Part 2: The stuff in the room |
| A51 |
The 'To Do Diary' guide How to use this simple tool |
| TN7 | Ideas for how to make time for life |
| TN11 | Keeping a time log |
| TN23 | How to do ‘To Do’ lists |
| TN43 | Did Jesus use an iPhone? |
| TN54 | Creating space for a Planning Retreat |
| TN57 | Clear your clutter! |
| TN62 | Know what distracts you |
| TN67 | Stress and the Christian worker |
| TN84 | How to say 'No' when you should |
| TN106 | Talk about taking time 'off' |
| TN151 | Loss of leadership passion |
All the above
| Ref | Title |
| HC4 |
Church Health Review Part 1: Explanation |
| HC5 |
Church Health Review Part 2: Questions and tests |
| HC6 |
Christian Effectiveness Model Part 1: Explanation |
| HC7 |
Christian Effectiveness Model Part 2: Questions and tests |
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