Labyrinths-

Artress, The Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress; Walking A Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool; Revised and Updated; Riverhead Books; New York, NY; ©1995 (update - 2006).

     note: If you are going to purchase one book on labyrinths, this should be the book! A great

     comprehensive introduction to labyrinths by the person who truly mid-wifed the labyrinth

     movement in North America. Dr. Artress is an Episcopal Priest and the founder of Veriditas, the

     Labyrinth ministry from Grace Cathedral in San Francisco.

Artress, The Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress; The Sacred Path Companion: A Guide to Walking the Labyrinth to Heal and Transform; Riverhead Books; New York, NY; ©2006.

Geoffrion, Jill Kimberly Hartwell; Praying the Labyrinth: A Journal for Spiritual Exploration; The Pilgrim Press; Cleveland, OH; ©1999.

Geoffrion, Jill Kimberly Hartwell; Living the Labyrinth: 101 Paths to a Deeper Connection with the Sacred; The Pilgrim Press; Cleveland, OH; ©2000.

Hays, Edward M.; The Lenten Labyrinth: Daily Reflections for the Journey of Lent; Forest of Peace Publishing; Leavenworth, KS; ©1994.

West, Melissa Gayle; Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth; Broadway Books -- a division of Random House; New York, NY; ©2000.

Wheeler, The Rev. Diana, illustrated by Marshall Pung,  On My Path: A Very Young Pilgrim's Guide to Walking the Labyrinth, $5.99 Paperback. Only available from http://www.shopatsaintmarks.org/labyrinth.html.  

     On My Path is a gentle guide to walking labyrinths for children ages six and under. Through the

     use of an inclusive language text, very young pilgrims are invited to share different ways of

     walking and using the labyrinth. Children are also able to color the paths on each page.

Wheeler, The Rev. Diana,  A Young Pilgrim's Guide to Walking The Labyrinth, $5.99 Paperback.

     Only available from http://www.shopatsaintmarks.org/labyrinth.html.  Intended for pilgrims ages

     seven and older. Using inclusive language, readers are introduced to the labyrinth's ancient

     origins and modern uses as a personal transformational tool.

The following organizations can be contracted / consulted with to build permanent labyrinths:

PAXworks

P.O. Box 502244

Indianapolis, IN  46250

(317) 842-2997

www.PAXworks.com

jridder@paxworks.com

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Leadership-

Arbinger Institute. Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler, ©2000.

Burke, H. Dale. How to Lead and Still Have a Life: The 8 Principles of Less is More Leadership. Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publications, ©2004.

Carroll, Jackson W. God's Potters: Pastoral Leadership and the Shaping of Congregations. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. Eerdmanns Publishing, © 2006.

Chaffee, Paul. Accountable Leadership. San Francisco: Church Care Publishing, ©1993.

Cornwall, Robert D.; Unfettered Spirit: Spiritual Gifts for the New Great Awakening; Energion Publications; Gonzalez, FL, ©2013. Click Here for order information.

Covey, Stephen R. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. New York: Simon & Schuster, ©1989.

Covey, Stephen R. et.al. First Things First. New York: Simon & Schuster, ©1994.

Covey, Stephen R. Living the 7 Habits: Stories of Courage and Inspiration. NY: Simon & Schuster, ©1999.

Covey, Stephen R. The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness. New York: Free Press, ©2004.

Granberg-Michaelson, Wesley. Leadership from Inside Out: Spirituality and Organizational Change. New York: Crossroad Publishing, © 2004.

Hadaway, C. Kirk; Behold I Do a New Thing (Transforming Communities of Faith), Pilgrim Press, 2001.

Heifetz, Ronald A. Leadership Without Easy Answers. Cambridge, MA: Belknap Press, ©1988.

Heifetz, Ronald A. and Marty Linsky. Leadership on the Line: Staying Alive through the Dangers of Leading. Boston: Harvard Business School Press, © 2002.

Herrington, Jim, et.al. The Leader's Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, ©2003.

Hester, Richard L., and Kelli Walker-Jones. Knowing Your Story and Lead with It: The Power of Narrative in Clergy Leadership. Virginia: The Alban Institute, © 2009.

Jones, Jeffrey D.. Heart, Mind, and Strength: theory and Practice for Congregational Leadership. Virginia: The Alban Institute,  © 2008.

Klaas, Alan C. and Cheryl D. Klaas. Quiet Conversations: Concrete Help for Weary Ministry Leaders. Kansas City: Mission Growth, © 2000.

Lewis, G. Douglass. Meeting the Moment: Leadership and Well-Being in Ministry. Nashville: Abingdon, ©1997.

McIntosh, Gary and Samuel D. Rima, Sr. Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership: The Paradox of Personal Dysfunction. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1997.

McNeal, Reggie. A Work of Heart: Understanding How God Shapes Spiritual Leaders. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, ©2000.

Melander, Rochelle. A Generous Presence: Spiritual Leadership and the Art of Coaching. Herndon, VA: Alban Institute, ©2006.

Melander, Rochelle and Harold Eppley. The Spiritual Leader’s Guide to Self-care. Herndon, VA: Alban, ©2002.

Nouwen, Henri J.M. The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society. NY: Doubleday, ©1972.

Oswald, Roy M., and Barry Johnson. Managing Polarities in Congregations: 8 keys for thriving faith communities. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, ©2009.

Oswald, Roy M. and Otto Kroeger. Personality Type and Religious Leadership. Herndon, VA: Alban, ©1988. 

Reese, Martha Grace; Unbinding the Gospel: real life evangelism; Chalice Press, ©2008.

Reese, Martha Grace; Unbinding Your Church: Pastor's Guide; Chalice Press; ©2008.

Reese, Martha Grace: Unbinding Your Heart: Forty Days of Prayer and Faith Sharing; Chalice Press, ©2008.

Rendle, Gil. Leading Change in the Congregation: Spiritual and Organizational Tools for Leaders. Herndon, VA: The Alban Institute, ©1998.

Sisk, Ronald D. The Competent Pastor: Skills and Self-Knowledge for Serving Well. Herndon, VA: Alban Institute, ©2005.

Slaughter, Michael. Momentum for Life: Sustaining Personal Health, Integrity, and Strategic Focus as a Leader. Nashville: Abingdon Press, ©2005. [Also has a Companion DVD and a CD Audio available.]

Smith, Donald P. Empowering Ministry: Ways to Grow in Effectiveness. Louisville: WJKP, ©1996.

Willimon, William, et.al. The Pastors Guide to Effective Ministry. Kansas City: Beacon Hill Press, ©2002.

Woods, C. Jeff. Better than Success: 8 Principles of Faithful Leadership. Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press, ©2001.