In too many churches today interpersonal tensions run high,

leaders burn out and drop out, laity suffer from disillusionment, members leave, priorities get confused, and the needs of people go unmet. The causes of these problems are many, but the primary cause is inadequate leadership, on the part of both pastors and laymen.

In Leadership in Christian Ministry, the author offers an approach to leadership that is grounded in Scripture, enriched by experience, and informed by modern leadership theory. His sensible guidelines give leaders the opportunity to grow in competence and effectiveness as they guide their churches.

Kenneth Gangel, professor of Christian education at Dallas Theological Seminary, calls this text "well organized, well balanced, and well written.... Replete with examples and support texts, it will take its proper place in the contemporary literature on this important topic, providing help to many who need it desperately."

James E. Means served twenty years in the pastoral ministry before becoming associate professor of ministries at Denver Seminary, the school from which he received his B.D. degree. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Denver.