Bøker av Harley Dickson

From what he observed across the years, Harley shares several examples of successful endeavors that have had a significant impact on Methodism in Western North Carolina. These pieces of history provide important and helpful information, and are well worth reading. More important than that, his years of experience with the Reynolds leadership ministries allow him to reflect on leadership qualities that enabled these projects to achieve success-to move from vision to reality. He focuses on three simple but profound principles of leadership apparent in each of his examples: Vision, Plan, and Implementation. He describes this as the "VPI Factor." Whatever the project, when all three are present, success is virtually assured. When any one is missing nothing happens. His insights on leadership are priceless.

Fascinating experiences from four years of a first ministerial appointment illustrate lessons that were helpful over a lifetime. These very readable stories from an earlier era are filled with pastoral wisdom and told in an honest and straightforward fashion. Often humorous, always serious, their simple truths learned in "kindergarten" years of ministry offer a goldmine of enduring insights into basic Christian ministry. A useful link between past and present, this captivating narrative will appeal to a wide audience from any generation.Well told in a friendly and helpful manner, these stories will be of special interest to new clergy, or to any pastors who seek to discover deeper meaning for their ministry. Laity will discern new ways to support their pastor and their church. For ministers and laity who lived through the 1950's era, this valuable history will allow them to relive their experiences with humor and joy.