An Unhurried Leader
The Lasting Fruit of Daily Influence
by Alan Fadling
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Pub Date Jun 19 2017 | Archive Date Jul 07 2017
InterVarsity Press | IVP Books
Description
Alan Fadling, author of An Unhurried Life, helps leaders slow down and adopt a healthy pace of ministry in his latest book, An Unhurried Leader.
Fadling unfolds what it look like for leaders to let
go of control and let Jesus set the pace. He uses biblical illustrations, personal examples,
and on-the-ground leadership wisdom to move leaders toward the grace-paced leadership Jesus modeled.
Advance Praise
"As my own leadership responsibilities have significantly increased in recent years, I can only say 'many thanks!' to Alan for offering such a timely, rooted, and integrated vision of the very real possibilities that exist for leaders who choose an unhurried life. It's all true! And it's an ongoing pursuit, which is why his book is so helpful. Rich with practical examples of practices to support this way of life and leadership, An Unhurried Leader is a great guide for anyone who seeks to lead from a place of overflow rather than deficit."
—Mindy Caliguire, founder, Soul Care
"In An Unhurried Leader, Alan Fadling points the way out of
hurried leadership that kills the souls of leaders. He reveals
leadership steeped in spiritual abundance and joy. This is not a how-to
book. This book lays out a path to becoming a better sort of person, who
is then naturally a better kind of leader."
—Todd Hunter, Anglican bishop, author of Christianity Beyond Belief
"In An Unhurried Leader, Fadling uses the Bible to unpack the wisdom of choosing to be led by Jesus as we lead others, so that our pace, ways, and results align with God's will. This is a book I highly recommend to everyone who is intentional about joining God at work and working God's way."
—Jean Paul Ndagijimana, corporate chaplain, Lift Up Limited, Rwanda
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780830846344 |
| PRICE | $20.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 192 |
Featured Reviews
Dave W, Reviewer
Any book aimed at leaders needs to have a something special so pleasing to say this has plus some more. There are some good chapters the rest i would describe as great, its not often you get blown away by a book and taken somewhere else. I don't want to over sell this book its just that I found what Alan was describing to be more in line with Christ's ministry than so many other models on show we see and read about.
Robert M, Educator
Some books you can skim and get something out of them. Some books take a lot of time to read because you want to take your time and soak it all in. This is one of those times. Reading pre release copies can be frustrating sometimes. After a certain time period the books can no longer be read. This is one of those books I may have to spend some money on.
The premise is that most leaders in Christianity (yes it is geared towards Christian Leaders), tend to make plans and then ask God to come into them. Mr. Falding changes that idea. Why not ask God what He wants do and then make the plans. How much of leadership in organizations is done with asking God first. When we do this it tends to slow things down first.
One of the first thing this type of leader does is to fill himself with the fountain that comes from God. You can not spill onto others what you do not have in yourself. That is chapter 1, and the other 9 chapters do not disappoint. They include topics of looking at out thoughts (one that helped me a lot), taking time to pray (not as an afterthought for the start of a meeting but before it all starts), and leading with the same grace that God gives to us.
Each chapter has a set of exercises to be done as you finish the chapter. Do not skip these. These take what you have learned and make it something solid in your life. You learn some by seeing, some by writing and a lot by doing. Not doing these exercises leaves out the chance to make these internal in your life. I only did a few of them because of time constraints in my life but I have used them in helping others find something inside themselves to help change themselves.
I cannot recommend this book any higher than 5 starts or I would. If you are even in lower levels of volunteer work in a church, you can learn so much from this book.
Rachelle S, Reviewer
I rarely review a book that I haven’t finished yet, but An Unhurried Leader is one of those books. I’m reading it slowly and thoughtfully, taking in the lessons that Jesus has to teach me page by page. So, as I am being impacted by what I am reading (and as I know I loved and greatly benefited from An Unhurried Life) I feel very confident in highly recommending this book even though I’ve not yet read it cover to cover.
I can especially say that I deeply appreciated the beginning of the book looking first at what it means to be a follower as that is a lesson that every leader needs to master. I also have been reflecting on two particular Scriptural metaphors that have been presented (both from the Prophets). I’m finding this book is too good to be rushed, which is perhaps perfectly in keeping with it’s Unhurried content.
I recommend you check it out for yourself.
I received a free pre-release digital galley of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
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