Ebook Developing Female Leaders Navigate the Minefields and Release the Potential of Women in Your Church edition by Kadi Cole Religion Spirituality eBooks

Product details File Size 1150 KB Print Length 272 pages Page Numbers Source ISBN 1400210925 Simultaneous Device Usage Up to 5 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits Publisher Thomas Nelson (March 5, 2019) Publication Date March 5, 2019 Sold by  Digital Services LLC Language English ASIN B07DT67DP4

Developing Female Leaders Navigate the Minefields and Release the Potential of Women in Your Church edition by Kadi Cole Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews

• I had the privilege of reading an advance publisher copy of this book, and to say I was blown away was an understatement (I've bought copies for friends and colleagues). Kadi does a great job of capturing the nuances and challenges of being a female leader as well as finding opportunities to develop. While there is a plethora of leadership books that cover being a leader, there are few that go into addressing the challenges of development (i.e. mentorship, navigating the male/female dynamic, opportunities to grow, etc.). This is also not a book on equality and placement to fix the "ratio". Kadi clearly states that we need to mine for gold, not accept "shiny rocks" in the place of true leaders. She covers in detail the importance of mentorship, experience, sponsorship and more. This book was so good that I bought copies for my circle to help them and recognize the work they are doing to develop leaders, both men and women. For anyone looking at improving as a leader and developing leaders, this book needs to be on your shelf, worn and well-read. Highly recommend it!
• Male or female...if you serve in church leadership as paid staff or as a volunteer...you need to read this book. Kadi Cole has done her research and offers up a well researched, engaging, and insightful book of best practices for developing the women as volunteer and staff leaders on your team. Seriously, as a woman who has served in the church in many capacities for over 30 years, I highly recommend this book. So much wisdom within these pages. And if you have to ask, "Why a book about developing spiritual leadership in women," then you should read this book.
  
  For too long women have tried to be like men in the area leadership, quite frankly because they needed to be able to relate the way men do in order to be respected. It's time to release women who are called by God to be influential in their sphere of leadership, to lead the way God created them to lead.
  
  No matter what side of the theological fence you fall on when it comes to when, how, and in what capacities a woman is allowed to be a spiritual leader in your church or organization, you will find practical strategies to help you facilitate the development of women within as a volunteer and/or a staff leader.
• You might read this whole book in one setting—yes, it’s THAT GOOD!
  
  This is not a book that argues doctrine (complementarian vs egalitarian), nor is it a book about feminism or gender roles.
  
  It is an INCREDIBLE book about how to best support and encourage women in their unique giftedness as they serve in the church. It is refreshing and encouraging to think about helping to shape the next generation of women who feel called to serve Jesus in the church. The “best practices” shared are thought-provoking and applicable.
  
  This is a thoughtful, balanced, well researched book that will encourage dialogue and promote conversations around this topic!! I encourage you to join the conversation grab a copy, read it, and start the dialogue!
• I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the title peeked my interest.
  
  As I started reading, it was clear that Kadi Cole had done a great amount of research, interviewing thousands of men and women in order to help her gain a wider, more comprehensive perspective.
  
  She shares many relatable stories and insights from her years of experience and those of many others. She doesn’t push an agenda, but has suggested ‘best practices’ to help others as they navigate through the opportunities and challenges of women in leadership.
  
  A great resource to help initiate discussion, open new, honest conversations and then evaluate and possibly change current practices and more fully embrace how to develop females in leadership.
• I pre-ordered this book when I first heard about it, because of the topic, but the actual book turned out to be even better than I expected! I've read a lot about women in ministry and leadership development in general, but this book covered new ground for me and has opened my eyes to various things I hadn't read or thought about before. Kadi Cole has strong experience qualifying her to write this book, but also backs it up with research and interviews with many other ministry leaders, both male and female. Additionally, it's written from a perspective of solid, deep faith that informs everything else in it.
  
  I think even male leaders will find this book refreshing and helpful. It's respectful of varying theological viewpoints, full of wisdom, and packed with immensely helpful practical advice for male and female leaders. It doesn't just give the reader food for thought, but also includes great tips for follow-through and implementation, as well as questions to work through and discuss. I will continue to refer to this book for leadership advice that isn't even specific to the topic of the book.
  
  I love so much about this book! Reading it was cathartic, and I definitely recommend it for anyone in ministry.
• Each of the chapters in this book is organized to help the reader identify and define beliefs and experiences concerning females in leadership. I was better able to define and understand my own beliefs beginning with the complentarian/egalitarian issue. So helpful! I found myself resonating with many of Kadi’s challenges and experiences over my 30+ years of ministry but also realized I’ve had male colleagues and leaders who have empowered/encouraged my development in calling and gifting. The chapters are delivered as best practices allowing leaders to implement suggestions to further maximize the potential and development of women in leadership. I have given away several copies to younger women I mentor.