https://store.upperroom.org:443/contributors/kathy-merryKathy Merry retired at the age of 42 from a whirlwind career in the health industry. She rose through the ranks to the executive level where her tenure encompassed several executive positions including vice-president and general manager for individual lines and senior vice-president for service operations. After a number of turnaround assignments, an IPO and 3 mergers, she retired to reacquaint herself with her family and see what else God has in store for her. She currently serves as a consultant to various small businesses and non-profit groups as well as on the Board of Directors for several philanthropic organizations.https://store.upperroom.org:443/product/lay-servants-as-christian-transformational-leaders-5<p>This Leader's Guide is the accompanying piece to DR 881 <em>Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders – Participant's Book</em>. It is a PDF that can be downloaded and used to support the course outlined below. </p> <p>Building on the previous Lay Servant course "Does Your Church Have a Prayer?", this Participant's Book will guide Lay Servants seeking to be more empowered to lead their congregations toward vitality. Written with two distinct purposes, <em>Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders</em> will first define the three types of Christian transformational leadership and the four qualities of Christian transformational leaders. Then the course will focus on congregational vitality, organizational life cycles, assessing current realities, and leading transformational change. The Participant's Book is available for purchase <a href="http://bookstore.upperroom.org/Products/DR881/lay-servants-as-christian-transformation-leaders.aspx">here</a>.</p>Wed, 18 May 2022 20:26:34 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/lay-servants-as-christian-transformational-leaders-5https://store.upperroom.org:443/product/lay-servants-as-christian-transformational-leaders-3<p>Building on the congregational strategic planning resource, "Does Your Church Have a Prayer?" this Participant’s Book will guide Lay Servants seeking to be more empowered to lead their congregations toward vitality. Written with two distinct purposes, <em>Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders</em> will first define the three disciplines of Christian transformational leadership and the four qualities of Christian transformational leaders.</p> <p>The accompanying Leader's Guide is in PDF form and is also available for downloading <a href="http://bookstore.upperroom.org/Products/DRPDF884/lay-servants-as-christian-transformation-leaders.aspx">here</a>.</p>Sat, 14 May 2022 03:07:34 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/lay-servants-as-christian-transformational-leaders-3https://store.upperroom.org:443/product/lay-servants-as-christian-transformational-leaders<p>Building on the congregational strategic planning resource, "Does Your Church Have a Prayer?" this Participant’s Book will guide Lay Servants seeking to be more empowered to lead their congregations toward vitality. Written with two distinct purposes, <em>Lay Servants as Christian Transformational Leaders</em> will first define the three disciplines of Christian transformational leadership and the four qualities of Christian transformational leaders.</p> <p>The accompanying Leader's Guide is in PDF form and is also available for downloading <a href="http://bookstore.upperroom.org/Products/DRPDF884/lay-servants-as-christian-transformation-leaders.aspx">here</a>.</p>Thu, 05 May 2022 20:17:16 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/lay-servants-as-christian-transformational-leaders