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by Tom Barnard (Author)
Pastors, business men and women, teachers, and administrators need encouragement and inspiration as they seek to effectively lead others with Christian wisdom and gentleness. But finding the time to read an entire book or search for a quick word of inspiration and advice isn't always possible. E-couragement provides short e-mail-sized essays of affirmation and encouragement for Christian professionals to use and meditate on as problems and issues arise. It's divided into 11 chapters, which address a wide variety of topics such as pursuing one's dreams; proven keys for success; where Christian leaders get their resources; how to handle the challenges and difficulties leaders typically face; and more. These practical and stimulating essays include biblical principles for Christian leadership as well as motivational quotes and advice from well-known leaders, both past and present.Readers may choose to browse through topics, looking for essays that address an issue for a particular moment or day. Some may read it as a daily devotional. Others may use it as a focusing and inspirational tool for staff meetings and conferences. Teachers and pastors will find its illustrations helpful when preparing lessons, sermons, or Bible studies. Wherever people live, work, worship, and play, E-couragement offers a Christian perspective to problem solving and valuable affirmation and encouragement to help leaders meet the demands they encounter each day.
Author Biography
TOM BARNARD has 35 years of experience in Christian higher education and administration. He provides weekly inspirational and devotional writings, which are read and enjoyed by Christian leaders from multiple denominations around the world. Before retiring in 2001, he served as dean of students at Southern Nazarene University and as vice president for student affairs and vice president for Institutional Advancement at Eastern Nazarene College. Tom lives in Oklahoma with his wife, Madelyn; and teaches a growing class of adults at their church in Bethany, Oklahoma.
