The Resilient Leader: How Adversity Can Change You and Your Ministry for the Better
Adversity often comes without warning. Bad news is shocking.
Betrayal is heartbreaking. It’s natural for a church leader to
feel defensive and want to fight back. But fear and anger make for
poor strategies when it comes to resolving conflict and thriving
afterward.
Is it possible to rise above the storm and even thrive despite it?
Ordained minister and leadership consultant Alfred Ells says yes,
it is. Through stories of leaders who have suffered the traumas of
betrayal, conflict, and failure, he provides insights, wisdom, and
instruction on how to leverage adversity to become a resilient
leader skilled at repairing any breach.
“Just like Batman needed an Alfred in his life, every
ministry leader needs the wisdom that Alfred Ells offers in The
Resilient Leader! When my crisis hit a few years ago, Al Ells
knew something about me that I didn’t know; I needed resilience.
During that tumultuous season, I was so blessed to know Al
personally and ask him for wisdom through the darkest time in
thirty years of ministry. Not everyone has that kind of personal
access. Reading this book will give you the key ingredients that Al
taught me about resilience. Now I’m dreaming again personally and
professionally and by God’s grace, I’m growing in my
resilience.”
“Several years ago, I had hit a crisis point. All the facets
of ministry at a large, fast-growing church had taken a toll on my
physical and emotional health. Entering my sabbatical, I wasn’t
sure if I would return. At one of my lowest times in ministry, God
provided counsel through Al Ells. I am grateful that he captured
the content of many of our conversations in this book. I hope they
impact you
the way they impacted me.”
the way they impacted me.”
“Al Ells is one of the most effective Christian counselors we
have ever known. He has helped some of the most high-profile
leaders
in America weather the storms of conflict, crisis, and betrayal. In his new book, The Resilient Leader, Al gives guiding principles to help leaders manage crisis in a way that shapes their future success. Every Christian leader needs to read this. It’s a powerful and much-needed book!”
in America weather the storms of conflict, crisis, and betrayal. In his new book, The Resilient Leader, Al gives guiding principles to help leaders manage crisis in a way that shapes their future success. Every Christian leader needs to read this. It’s a powerful and much-needed book!”
“Al Ells is a great coach and friend to hundreds of leaders
across the nation. As with all of his books, The Resilient Leader
is written like a practical how-to manual. He addresses the
challenges that all of us as leaders deal with at some point in our
lives and does so in a way that shines a light on the path to hope.
This isn’t a feelgood book; it is a work-hard book that will
challenge you to come to grips with habits or lifestyle issues that
cause you to settle for far less than God’s desires for your
leadership. The Resilient Leader continues Al’s legacy on
how to model ministry well!”
Product Details
- Title : The Resilient Leader: How Adversity Can Change You and Your Ministry for the Better
- Author: Ells, Alfred
- Publisher: David C Cook
- Publication Date: 2020
- ISBN: 9780830781133
Alfred Ells is a bestselling author, an ordained
minister, and the founder/director of Leaders That Last
Ministries™. As a master coach, counselor, and leadership
consultant, he has helped many pastors, executives, and
denominational leaders find and fulfill their destiny in Christ. He
has also founded or helped establish many Christ-centered treatment
programs for individuals, families, and youth including Samaritan
Counseling Services. Al resides in Mesa, Arizona, with his wife
Susan.
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