The Articles section of the Leadership Practice Center is designed to provide you with the latest thinking and practices in leadership. You can use these articles in a variety of ways: for personal enrichment, to develop your leadership ability, in teaching and workshops, and with your faith formation teachers and leaders. We will make available articles on a regular basis, so keep checking back for the latest editions. To read a PDF of the article, just click on the title. 

Lead Like Jesus - Ken Blanchard
This article explores what it means to lead like Jesus through two internal and two external domains. When the heart, head, hands, and habits are aligned, extraordinary levels of loyalty, trust and productivity will result. When they’re not, frustration, mistrust, and diminished long-term productivity are the result.
(Source: Church Management Report, April 2005)

A Leader's Lifeline in Ministry - Ruth Haley Barton
(Source: www.thetransformingcenter.org)

Leading from Within - Parker Palmer
This article is Chapter 5 in Parker Palmer's book, Let Your Life Speak, and describes the inner work of leadership.  
(Source: Center for Courage and Renewal, www.couragerenewal.org)

Raising Up Leaders and Managers to Lead Like Jesus - Edward A. Smith
This short article presents three biblical principles that are essential to leadership development. 
(Source: Church Management Report, April 2005)

Spiritual Rhythms in the Life of the Leader - Ruth Haley Barton
(Source: www.thetransformingcenter.org)

Strengthening the Soul of Leadership - Ruth Haley Barton
(Source: www.thetransformingcenter.org)

The Transforming Leader - Ruth Haley Barton
(Source: www.thetransformingcenter.org)