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This substantial resource offers pastors and church leaders practical insight into the daily issues of running a church. Conceived and compiled by the editors of Leadership journal, this book covers the full spectrum of ministry practice. Readers will learn about perennial topics such as time management, negotiating the terms of a call, handling crisis and conflict, hiring and managing staff, conducting special fund drives, spending church money, and dealing with tax and law considerations.This revised and expanded edition of a proven ministry resource contains new contributions from prominent ministry leaders. Contributors include Leith Anderson, Rick Warren, Brian McLaren, Luis Palau, John Ortberg, Aubrey Malphurs, and many others.

If preaching were but public speaking, if worship services were no more than community gatherings, if music ministry were simply a matter of performance, if baptism were but a rite of passage, there would be little reason to read a book such as this, little cause to get excited about improvement. But if the church is more than a social club and if eternal destinies hang in the balance, then church leaders need to continually evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the public life of the church. This collection of two hundred articles by one hundred experts will assist church leaders in the following areas: PREACHING * WORSHIP * MUSIC * THE LORD'S SUPPER * BAPTISM * WEDDINGS * FUNERALS Each section not only examines the theology of the subject, but also offers counsel on planning, preparing, and doing ministry in a practical and up-to-date way. Through the joint effort of Leadership journal and Baker Book House, three handbooks have been developed giving ministers and ministerial students a collection of resource material from the most respected names in the church today. In the Leadership Handbook of Preaching and Worship, E. V. Hill, D.James Kennedy, Jack Hayford, Joni Eareckson Tada, and many others provide the reader with insights from their areas of expertise. With nearly two hundred articles by men and women from a wide spectrum of denominations, Leadership Handbook of Preaching and Worship shares rich insight on the major areas of preaching, worship, music, the Lord's Supper, baptism, weddings, and funerals. Articles within those categories cover such matters as computers and sermon preparation, drama in worship, and working with musicians to develop a music program.

This handbook explores arts-based educational research, showcasing a rich tapestry of perspectives and methodologies that intersect the arts with educational research to foster transformative learning and leadership. The book includes chapters from academics and practitioners based in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Iceland, India, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, the USA and the UK who work across various educational settings. Structured into five thematic sections: The Creative Educator, Artistic Identities, Artscaping Community, Creative Advocacy, and Artful Leadership, the handbook delves into how arts-based research can enhance creative teaching practices, explore and nurture artistic identities, foster community engagement, advocate for social change, and reimagine educational leadership. Each section combines theoretical exploration with practical applications, offering insights into how the arts can facilitate personal and societal transformation. The chapters highlight the flexibility of arts-based research in addressing challenges such as curriculum decolonisation, sustainability, inclusivity, and the empowerment of marginalised voices. The handbook offers a foundational resource for those looking to enrich their scholarship and practice with artistic and creative approaches.