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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DIVBOOKS

Among The Reapers: A Guide for Church Planters

by: Compilation Of Writings By Church Planters

Pentecostal Publishing House

$16.99

DIVBOOKS

The Pull of the Future

by: J.T. Pugh

North American Missions Division

$16.99

AABOOKS

The Ten Greatest Prayers of the Bible

by: Benjamin L. Reynolds

Pentecostal Publishing House

$9.99

WAPBOOKS

Spiritual Gifts

by: David K. Bernard

Pentecostal Publishing House

$16.99

AAPOD

The Development of the Trinity

by: Glen Davidson

Pentecostal Publishing House

$12.99

WAPBOOKS

Practical Holiness: A Second Look (Study Guide)

by: David K. Bernard,Melanie Johnston

Word Aflame Press

$13.99

GCBOOKS

The Seven Laws of the Learner

by: Bruce Wilkinson

Multnomah Publishers

$29.99

GCBOOKS

Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer

by: J. Oswald Sanders

Moody Publishers

$15.99

DIVBOOKS

The Art of Youth Work

by: Youth Ministries

General Youth Division UPCI

$13.97

DIVPOD

Baby Dedication Book: A Pastor's Handbook

by: Gary Erickson

Pentecostal Publishing House

$19.99

AABOOKS

Conversion & the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

by: Gary Erickson

Pentecostal Publishing House

$14.95

WAPBOOKS

Learning and Leading in Ministry

by: J. Mark Jordan

UPCI

$12.99

AABOOKS

World Changers

by: Robert E. Henson

Pentecostal Publishing House

$12.00

WAPMULTI

Living and Leading in Ministry - CD

by: J. Mark Jordan

UPCI

$16.99

GCBOOKS

Next Generation Leader

by: Andy Stanley

Pentecostal Publishing House

$19.99

WAPBOOKS

Living and Leading in Ministry

by: J. Mark Jordan

Pentecostal Publishing House

$12.99

WAPBOOKS

Reflection of the Man in Mirror

by: Rufus M. Parker

Pentecostal Publishing House

$12.99

GCBOOKS

Breaking Generational Curses

by: Vito Rallo

UPCI

$12.99

AABOOKS

Five Fold Ministry and Spiritual Insight

by: Lee Stoneking

Pentecostal Publishing House

$19.97

WAPPOD

Developing the Man in the Mirror

by: Rufus M. Parker

Pentecostal Publishing House

$15.99

DIVBOOKS

The Battered Stake

by: J. T. Pugh

Pentecostal Publishing House

$13.97

WAPBOOKS

Growing A Church

by: David K. Bernard

Pentecostal Publishing House

$16.99

AABOOKS

Etiquette for Lay Ministers

by: Robert Martin

UPCI

$4.99

AABOOKS

Role of the Shepherdess

by: Roffie Ensey

Pentecostal Publishing House

$12.99

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.