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Leaders have influence because of what they do; they change lives because of who they are. Leaders must be called by God and must possess the competencies to make things happen. But without godly character, God is not likely to use an otherwise qualified leader. In an age where folks are fascinated by the tools and techniques of leadership, the single most important aspect of a leader's impact is character.
Describing new research on the character of Christian leaders, George Barna will explore the most challenging areas of character development in the life of the typical leader. Dr. Henry Cloud will provide an integrated model of the character of the effective leader, gleaned from 20 years of coaching leaders in ministry and business. John Ortberg will explore the issues that can compromise character, and the steps leaders can take to guard against "the seduction of the leader."
Who should attend this seminar:
- Senior Pastors
- Associate Pastors
- Elders
- Lay leaders
- Anyone in a position of leadership in the church!
| John Ortberg, Willow Creek Community Church |
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John Ortberg is a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. He received a Master of Divinity and Ph D in clinical psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, where he also serves on the board of trustees. He is the author of If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat (Zondervan 2001), The Life You've Always Wanted (Zondervan 1997) and Love Beyond Reason (Zondervan 1998).
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| George Barna, Barna Research Group |
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George Barna is the president of the Barna Research Group, Ltd., a marketing research firm he started in 1984 that is located in Ventura, CA.
Barna has had 31 books published, including such best sellers as The Frog in the Kettle, The Second Coming of the Church, The Power of Vision, and User Friendly Churches. He is a popular speaker at ministry conferences around the world, and has taught at several universities and seminaries. He has served as a pastor of a large, multi-cultural church and has been involved in initiating several new churches.
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| Dr. Henry Cloud, Answers for Life |
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| Dr. Henry Cloud is a clinical psychologist, international speaker, and best selling author. He is the co-host of the nationally broadcast "New Life Live!" radio program. Dr. Cloud co-founded the Minirth-Meier ClinicWest and served as its Clinical Co-Director for nine years along with Dr. John Townsend. Dr. Cloud is the author of Changes That Heal. With Dr. Townsend, he co-authored How People Grow and the best selling Boundaries series. |
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