Whether you've just been named to your first church leadership position or have been chairing committees and boards for years, you'll find practical and spiritual help in these 52 short devotions. Four sections emphasize: What Christian leadership is Characteristics of effective leaders Skills you need to develop How to recognize and cope with the unique challenges church leadership poses The devotions are ideal for opening and focusing church meetings, as well as for offering personal direction and inspiration to those who have been called to leadership roles. An appendix at the end of the book offers questions for discussion of each devotion.