Robert F. Holley is a retired ELCA pastor. He is a graduate of The George Washington University and The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. He is coauthor with Paul Walters of Called by God to Serve. Pastor Holley trains facilitators for Healthy Congregations. Paul E. Walters is the coauthor of Called by God to Serve and author of Love and Faithfulness: A Marriage Planning Handbook, and is a frequent contributor to Sundays and Seasons. He is an ELCA parish pastor serving in Southeast Michigan, a husband, and the father of three boys. Sir Paul is a Knight of Sufferlandria and a Moth Story Slam Winner.
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Preface Acknowledgments Year One: The Church as a Journey The Gods We Worship Joyful Generosity Sin in the Church The Burden of Leadership The Heart of Faith Apathy in the Church The Gift of God's Word Christ Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed! Variety in the Body of Christ Called by God to Serve Year Two: Planning for Mission Focus on Mission What Do You Manage? How We Act as Leaders Faithful Leadership Hurts What Makes Us Strong? Being Gracious People On Not Being Ourselves Speaking the Truth in Love Your Mind and the Mind of Christ Who Do You Say That I Am? Year Three: Facing Difficult Challenges Hospitality Just a Complaint Department? In Dying We Live How Do We Grieve? Right, Wrong, or Forgiven Spreading like Wildfire Faithful Leaders Challenge People Deciding Who Are the Ministers Lead with Patience and Calm Being an Immune System