Leadership Books

Apostolic leadership books serve pastors and ministry leaders who want instruction grounded in Scripture and shaped by real ministry experience. As a publisher focused on Apostolic literature, the Pentecostal Publishing House offers leadership resources written specifically for the needs of local churches.

Scripture reminds us in Proverbs 11:14, “Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.” That principle is reflected throughout this collection. These leadership books address the realities pastors face, including church growth, pastoral care, conflict resolution, team development, and long-term faithfulness in ministry.

Authors such as David K. Bernard, Stan Gleason, and Eugene T. Wilson write out of years spent pastoring, mentoring ministers, and leading churches through real change. Their books address the choices leaders face today, the structure of churches, and the exercise of authority with accountability and biblical conviction. The focus stays on lived ministry experience rather than leadership concepts borrowed from outside the church.

This collection also includes respected Christian voices whose principles align with biblical leadership and complement Apostolic teaching. Together, these Christian leadership books support servant leadership, spiritual authority, church health, outreach, and team development.

If you are responsible for guiding others, these Christian books on leadership provide instruction shaped by God’s Word and real-life experiences.

Choose leadership resources that reflect Apostolic conviction and support the responsibility God has placed on you.

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Uncle Vince's Leadership Keys

by: Bill L. Jones

Pentecostal Publishing House

$10.99

WAPEBOOKS

Leading Growth (eBook)

by: Eugene T. Wilson

Pentecostal Publishing House

$9.99

WAPBOOKS

Leading Growth

by: Eugene T. Wilson

Pentecostal Publishing House

$13.99

WAPBOOKS

Handbook on the Historical Books

by: Chris Paris

Pentecostal Publishing House

$24.99

WAPBOOKS

Handbook on the Epistles of Paul

by: Jeremy Painter

Pentecostal Publishing House

$24.99

WAPBOOKS

Handbook on the Book of Acts

by: Robin Johnston

Pentecostal Publishing House

$24.99

WAPBOOKS

Ministering in a Multicultural World

by: David K. Bernard,Don Hanscom Sr.

Pentecostal Publishing House

$9.99

AABOOKS

Active Duty: A Church Planting Adventure

by: Scott Armstrong

Pentecostal Publishing House

$13.99

WAPEBOOKS

The Art of Pastoring (eBook)

by: Robin Johnston,Lee Ann Alexander

Pentecostal Publishing House

$9.99

WAPEBOOKS

Spiritual Leadership in the 21st Century (eBook)

by: David K. Bernard

Pentecostal Publishing House

$9.99

WAPBOOKS

Spiritual Leadership: In The Twenty-First Century

by: David K. Bernard

Pentecostal Publishing House

$16.99

WAPBOOKS

Life Preaching

by: Jonathan McClintock

Pentecostal Publishing House

$16.99

WAPEBOOKS

The Apostolic Church In The Twenty First Century (eBook)

by: David K. Bernard

Word Aflame Press

$9.99

GCBOOKS

Leading Change

by: John P. Kotter

Harvard Business Review Press

$17.97

WAPEBOOKS

Seventy: Everyone Needs A Team (eBook)

by: Eugene T. Wilson

Word Aflame Press

$9.99

WAPBOOKS

The Art of Pastoring: Essays in Honor of Timothy A. Dugas

by: Robin Johnston,Lee Ann Alexander

Word Aflame Press

$16.99

WAPBOOKS

Seventy: Everyone Needs A Team

by: Eugene T. Wilson

Word Aflame Press

$16.99

WAPEBOOKS

They Probably Told Me But I Wasn't Listening (eBook)

by: J. Mark Jordan

Word Aflame Press

$9.99

WAPBOOKS

They Probably Told Me... But I Wasn't Listening

by: J. Mark Jordan

Word Aflame Press

$16.99

GCCHSUP

The Star Book for Ministers (Revised Edition)

by: Edward Hiscox

Judson Press

$17.99

WAPEBOOKS

Realign: God Called Leaders Connecting with Their Purpose eBook

by: Eugene T. Wilson

Word Aflame Press

$9.99

WAPBOOKS

Realign: God-Called Leaders Connecting with Their Purpose

by: Eugene T. Wilson

Word Aflame Press

$16.99

AABOOKS

Ladies Ministry 101: Monthly Meeting Plans

by: Brenda Lindsey

Damascus Road Ministry

$10.00

WAPSMGR

Pursuing Holiness

by: David K. Bernard

UPCI

$15.99

Leadership in the local church is clarified through time, responsibility, and faithful service. Many of the leadership books in this collection were written by Apostolic pastors and ministry leaders who learned while carrying real responsibility in ministry. Their writing reflects seasons of growth, correction, and decision-making that only emerge through sustained leadership.

Several Christian books on leadership are written for leaders responsible for teams and ministry systems. Resources like Seventy: Everyone Needs a Team and The Gifted Church are frequently used in staff training and leadership development settings. They help pastors think clearly about delegation, unity, and trust.

The Pentecostal Publishing House has several Apostolic leadership books that can help you by:

  1. Providing new ideas and fresh perspectives from experienced Apostolic leaders. These Christian leadership books will expose you to new approaches to leadership you may not have considered. We invite you to expand your thinking and find new ways to lead more effectively.
  2. Offering practical tips and strategies for spiritual disciplines, which are the foundation for Apostolic leadership. Our Apostolic leadership books include specific leadership practices, with in-depth models of servant leadership and transformational leadership. These include techniques for communicating effectively, managing conflict, and building a strong team.

Providing inspiration and motivation on topics such as innovation, outreach, team-building practices, and improving your communication with your community. Several of our Christian leadership books are written by well-known Apostolic leaders who have overcome their own challenges and achieved success within their churches. Reading about their experiences can be encouraging and can help you see what is possible through prayer, fasting, and the right mindset and approach.

Frequently Asked Questions About Christian Leadership Books

  1. Which leadership books are helpful for pastors leading established churches?
    1. While several titles address this topic, you can start with Growing a Church by David K. Bernard and Five Reasons Churches Thrive by Eugene T. Wilson, which are often used to address long-term structure, culture, and church health.
  2. Are there Christian leadership books focused on pastoral care?
    1. Yes. Titles like Feed My Sheep by Rodney Shaw and The Art of Pastoring: Essays in Honor of Timothy A. Dugas focus on shepherding, spiritual oversight, and caring for people through ministry seasons.
  3. Which Christian books on leadership help with team development?
    1. Seventy: Everyone Needs a Team by Eugene T. Wilson and The Gifted Church by Clay Jackson can be used to train staff and ministry leaders in delegation and teamwork.
  4. Are there leadership books for pastors experiencing burnout?
    1. Absolutely! Better After Burnout and The 3-R Method are commonly used by leaders who are reassessing business, boundaries, and long-term ministry sustainability.
  5. Which Christian leadership books focus on personal discipline?
    1. Ordering Your Private World and Integrity Principles of Christian Ethics address character, accountability, and spiritual discipline in leadership.
  6. Do any of the Christian books on leadership address conflict in ministry?
    1. Yes. Pastoring a Manipulator and Pastoring a Narcissist speak directly to challenging relational situations pastors encounter.
  7. Which leadership books are useful for training emerging leaders?
    1. Growing Leaders and Next Generation Leader are often used in leadership classes and mentoring settings.
  8. Are there Christian leadership books that address ministry transitions?
    1. Successful Succession and Transition: Life’s Unavoidable Reality help leaders navigate change with wisdom and preparation.
  9. Are these Christian books on leadership aligned with Apostolic doctrine?
    1. Yes. Consider titles such as The Apostolic Church in the Twenty-First Century by David K. Bernard to help you integrate leadership with Apostolic theology.
  10. Which leadership books help pastors reconnect with calling?
    1. Realign by Eugene T. Wilson and The Unflawed Leader by Stan Gleason are great titles that are frequently used by Apostolic pastors for evaluating direction, purpose, and long-term faithfulness.