Editorial Review:

Based on his extensive experience as coach and mentor to many thousands of Christian leaders across a broad spectrum of ministry settings, Reggie McNeal helps spiritual leaders understand that they will self-select into or out of greatness. In this important book, McNeal shows how great spiritual leaders are committed consciously and intentionally to seven spiritual disciplines, habits of heart and mind that shape both their character and competence:

 

The discipline of self-awareness--the single most important body of information a leader possesses

 

The discipline of self-management--handling difficult emotions, expectations, temptations, mental vibrancy, and physical well-being

 

The discipline of self-development--a life-long commitment to learning and growing and building on one's strengths

 

The discipline of mission--enjoying the permissions of maintaining the sense of God's purpose for your life and leadership

 

The discipline of decision-making--knowing the elements of good decisions and learning from failure

 

The discipline of belonging--the determination to nurture relationships and to live in community with others, including family, followers, mentors, and friends

 

The discipline of aloneness--the intentional practice of soul-making solitude and contemplation

 

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

Practicing Greatness:

This book is easy to read and clearly exposes the guidelines to be great in Jesus. It shows me that there is a way to participate in expanding his kingdom through applying them to my pastoral context.
Many thanks,
Young-Do

Great Practical Advice:

This book is filled with great advice for the emerging leader. I bought a copy for all my staff, and we are reading the book together.

Fantastic book!:

This has become one of my all-time favorite books on the subject of leadership (and I've read books by some of the most well-know leadership experts).
Usually I run into two problems with other leadership books. First, some of them are just boring to me. Sometimes I have felt like I'm reading through some dry, academic work. This is not too fun--it seems counterintuitive to try to sharpen your skills with a dull book. Secondly, some leadership books are too repetitive and vague. The information kind of... more info

A good ministry tool:

Better than your average Christian leadership book. It's neither so business-minded as to make you wonder where God is in all this, nor is it so spiritual that it neglects practical application. It challenges you to examine yourself through the Word of God and develop healthy relationships - which are often lacking most in church circles.

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