The Necessary Nine

Conventional wisdom is that leaders are born, not made. In reality, that is one small piece of the leadership puzzle. The fact is, approximately 10% of church leaders are naturally-gifted leaders who actually don’t need any help. Another 10% of church leaders do not have the capacity to lead nor learn to lead with the skill set needed for the 21st century church. This means approximately 80% of church leaders have the possibility of becoming a more effective church leader. This book is for them.

The Necessary Nine contains nine simple axioms for effective pastoral and lay leadership for the church. These axioms have the greatest potential for fruitful ministry. These strategies are straightforward and easy to use. The reader will have “that’s true” moments and learn to put those insights into regular practice. It will help the reader with the simple leadership strategies that, if practiced over and over and over, will change the effectiveness of their leadership, impacting the church and the world.
"Bob Farr and Kay Kotan have captured some of the essential qualities of effective pastoral leadership. This book offers something practical and helpful for pastors at every age and stage of ministry. I heartily recommend it." -- Clayton Oliphint, Senior Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Richardson, TX

Ten percent of church leaders are gifted leaders who don’t need help. Another 10% don’t have the skill set needed to lead. That leaves 80% of church leaders who have the possibility of becoming more effective. Chances are, you are one of them… and this book is for you. The Necessary Nine shares nine simple axioms for effective pastoral and lay leadership that are straightforward and easy to put to use every day. When practiced over and over, these leadership strategies can help you reach your potential for fruitful ministry and will change the effectiveness of your leadership, impacting the church and the world.