Books

Written by Sam Chand
Published: June 13, 2017
Reader: Henry O. Arnold

Renowned leadership consultant, Samuel R. Chand details the account of the construction of the Panama Canal, and draws parallels between it and successful leadership methodology.

“More passion isn’t the answer, and bigger dreams aren’t always the solution. Every leader is asking two questions: How can we grow? How can we grow faster? The only way organizations can grow bigger and move faster is by accelerating the excellence of their systems and structures.”

—from Bigger Faster Leadership: Lessons from the Builders of the Panama Canal

An epiphany during a visit to the Panama Canal led Sam Chand—one of the country’s most respected voices on ministry and marketplace leadership—to bold new insights on the life cycles of business or church organizations.

Written by John Chryssavgis
Published: November 2016
Reader: Henry O. Arnold

Surrounded on all sides by Islam, the beloved ecumenical patriarch Bartholomew continues to impact the world for Christ from his seat in Constantinople, a city central to Christian history. The Orthodox Church, that great beacon of the East, now boasts 300 million members worldwide. In one of the most remarkable tenures of the patriarchate, it has been more than 25 years since Bartholomew first accepted this ministerial position, which is considered “first among equals” of all Orthodox leaders around the world. He is viewed by many to be a strong, humble leader who is well loved across a wide variety of political and religious boundaries.

With unfettered access to church files, Bartholomew’s personal notes and the patriarch himself, author John Chryssavgis has woven together a picture of a man who has longed to serve God, the church and the world his entire life. Through personal and institutional challenges, Bartholomew continues to strive toward unity within the Orthodox community and to build bridges to others. It is a task that can be as daunting as it is important. This book removes the veil that some may have placed upon this joyful man of God, who is anything but mysterious, as evidenced by the heartfelt contributions to the book from world dignitaries, influencers, and religious leaders:

• Pope Francis
• Pope Benedict XVI
• Rowan Williams
• Rabbi David Rosen
• George Stephanopoulos
• Jane Goodall
• Joe Biden Jr.
• Al Gore Jr.

Discover for yourself the man who embodies the meaning of the word ecumenical – while not altering one thing in what he believes – and experience his passion for God, the church, and the world.