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"Invaluable.... The breadth of topics and depth of presentation assures that [this] will be a significant resource for seminary education and practical ministry for years to come."—Dwight H. Judy, PhD, professor emeritus of spiritual formation, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary; author, A Quiet Pentecost: Inviting the Spirit into Congregational Life “Timely, informative and inspirational ... much needed in a world yearning for the creation and nurture of the fundamentally new that is also fundamentally better.”—Lester Edwin J. Ruiz, MDiv, PhD, director, Accreditation and Institutional Evaluation, Association of Theological Schools“Bold.... Offers most helpful guidelines for seasoned caregivers as well as a new generation of potential leaders who recognize the extraordinary gift of spirituality.”—Cain Hope Felder, professor and editor, The Journal of Religious Thought, Howard University School of Divinity“The book we have been waiting for to move the church forward in an uncertain age. An outstanding resource for congregational leaders. Every member in every pew needs this book.”—Ralph B. Watkins, PhD, DMin, associate professor of evangelism and church growth, Columbia Theological Seminary“A practical and necessary resource in theological education.... It models in content and format the richness, multidimensionality and flexibility characteristic of contemporary spiritual leadership.”—Dr. Carmen Nanko-Fernández, associate professor of pastoral ministry and director, Ecumenical Doctor of Ministry, Catholic Theological Union“When the nation, corporations and religious communities cry for creative and effective leadership with integrity, this timely book answers the challenge.”—Hak Joon Lee, professor of theology and ethics, Fuller Theological Seminary“An incredible cadre of leaders … provides insights and tools to help empower the next generation to shape our communities and shepherd our journeys.”—Rev. David Emmanuel Goatley, PhD, executive director, Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Society“A treasure chest.... I felt blessed being in the company of leaders, being mentored all at once, at the flip of every page.”—Rev. Prof. Neal D. Presa, PhD, moderator, 220th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA); pastor, Presbyterian Church, Middlesex, NJ; affiliate assistant professor for preaching and worship, New Brunswick Theological Seminary“Persuasive [and] compelling.... Provides a contemporary leadership model that integrates emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of humanity, thereby offering future leaders the tools needed to pursue personal growth and realize self-fulfillment.”—Yvonne Simons, executive director, the Anne Frank Center, USA“Helps spiritual leaders ... develop their leadership gifts in the crucible of caring, crisis, community and congregational environments. Your investment in walking through this book will bring gracious and generous returns as you identify and implement the lessons offered by gifted, wise and tested leaders.”—Rev. Dr. Thomas R. De Vries, MDiv, DMin, general secretary, Reformed Church in America