Synopses & Reviews
Do you know the four inescapable “transitions” that every ministry team must face?The answer to that question lies at the heart of successful ministry teams and is found in the powerful book, Leading from Your Strengths: Building Close-Knit Ministry Teams. Whether youre a pastor or in para-church ministry, a lay leader or a team member, the principles you learn here can make a tremendous difference in how effective and intimate your ministry team becomes.From eye-opening stories, to understanding the four inescapable “transitions,” to taking an online strengths assessment, youll discover your unique God-given strengths, learn to understand and appreciate the strengths of others, and learn to blend the differences.Building strong, effective ministry teams is like taking a whitewater-rafting trip, with many unexpected rapids along the way. Join Dr. John Trent, Rodney Cox, and Eric Tooker, your guides on the journey to Leading From Your Strengths™.
Synopsis
Lions, Otters, Golden Retrievers, and Beavers! All these personality types are represented in your ministry team. The descriptions of the four animals are unique ways to describe a person's God-given strengths and behavioral style. Do you know what type you are? Lions have a God-given need to direct. Otters have a God-given need to interact and verbalize with others. Golden Retrievers have a strong need to serve others. There is comfort for Beavers in a stable and orderly life. The key to building strong, close-knit ministry teams is to learn how to integrate the different personality types. Leveraging on the strengths of each and blending them produces the most effective and efficient use of corporate talent and opportunity. If building strong teams is a river rafting journey, with many unexpected rapids and sharp turns along the way, then John Trent will be your river guide to direct you along the trip.
Synopsis
Building on a clear analogy of four basic personality types, this book helps ministry leaders leverage the God-given individual traits of themselves and their teams.
About the Author
John Trent is an award-winning author, nationally noted speaker and counselor, and the president of The Center for StrongFamilies. Learn more about his powerful resources that will help strengthen your most important relationships at StrongFamilies.com.