The Resilience Factor

"Leading as a team used to be a novelty; now it is a necessity. If our churches and ministries are going to thrive in a rapidly changing world, we need to cultivate a collaborative team that can weather the storms together. Hartwig, Crump, and Bird provide a step-by-step guide to take an inventory of our souls, assess our situations, and build a team that matches the challenges of this cultural moment. Filled with actionable best practices, this is a road map to team resilience."

-Glenn Packiam, lead pastor at Rockharbor Church and senior fellow at the Barna Group

"Leaders help organizations grow not through their own brilliance but by developing unstoppable teams. In The Resilience Factor, Ryan, Léonce, and Warren bring expert advice together to provide a clear road map for Christian leaders. Use these steps to help your team move forward to influence lasting, positive change."

-Dave Stachowiak, host of the Coaching for Leaders podcast

"This book is an incredibly important read for the corporate, relational, and emotional fragility so many of us around the world are experiencing. Resilience is the only path forward."

-Heather Thompson Day, author of It's Not Your Turn and associate professor of communication at Andrews University

"Many of us know we need to be more resilient—but how do we get there? The Resilience Factor artfully explains the new leadership realities of our day and expertly guides us step-by-step to become the resilient leaders and teams needed for tomorrow. I'll be taking my teams through this insightful workbook, and I highly encourage everyone do the same!"

-Kadi Cole, leadership consultant and author of Developing Female Leaders

"Building a healthy and thriving team is essential to achieving your mission. The Resilience Factor is one of the most practical and helpful books I've read on the subject of teams! The authors break down the fundamentals of resilient teams with actionable exercises and thoughtful discussion questions that will equip you to not just dream of building an unbreakable team but actually take action to become one."

-Jenni Catron, leadership and culture coach and founder and CEO of 4Sight Group

"Rebounding after a setback is the hallmark of a unique and long-lasting team. As we help thousands of churches rebuild their teams post-pandemic, I'm thrilled that Ryan, Léonce, and Warren have built a road map toward resilience. Read this book with your team. You'll see immediate results."

-William Vanderbloemen, founder and CEO of Vanderbloemen

"Many leaders struggle to overcome internal culture problems, growing trust deficits, and the loss of team productivity. Thankfully, this influential new book is an instant go-to resource for building an effective team. In addition to helping teams develop clarity of purpose and align around goals, this book will equip and empower leaders to build teams that last."

-Craig Groeschel, senior pastor of Life.Church and author of Lead Like It Matters

"Léonce has done it again! It's almost as if Léonce and his teammates are your coaches, you are in the locker room of ministry, and they are walking you step-by-step through how to win the game. If you want to upgrade your team and level up your leadership, take time and let this team coach you through this masterful book."

-Albert Tate, lead pastor of Fellowship Church and author of How We Love Matters

"The recent reset means we're all rookies. And with so many leaders throwing in the towel, this is one of the most practical books to help you assess your situation and pioneer this moment with confidence. It's not a manual for what to do; it's a guide to rediscover the redemptive edge your specific team offers your specific community in this hour of need. No two teams will come out with the same answers, but every single team will finish with a plan of attack."

-Grant Skeldon, next gen director at Q Ideas and author of The Passion Generation