{"product_id":"9780788019074","title":"Staff Talk","description":"\u003ci\u003eWil Jackson writes words of grace and mercy for us all, especially those who serve on a church staff. He offers the care of the Shepherd, lets us know of God's trust in us and leaves us with a vision that is centered on the church's harmony with God's plan. I would place \u003cb\u003eStaff Talk \u003c\/b\u003ein rare company: alongside Henri Nouwen's \u003cb\u003eBread for the Journey\u003c\/b\u003e and Eugene Peterson's \u003cb\u003eLiving the Message\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e(from the Foreword)\u003cp\u003eWallace H. Kirby\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor of \u003ci\u003eAffirming The Ash Heap\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you ever find yourself searching for an appropriate prayer or devotion to open a staff meeting with? If so, \u003ci\u003eStaff Talk\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive resource you'll return to again and again. A year's worth of brief meditations, all uniquely suited for building a sense of community and trust among your personnel, are in this extraordinary volume. Wil Jackson draws on his extensive personal experience to share practical, effective insights in imaginative and engaging language. A wide variety of themes and topics are covered, including sections on building a covenant relationship, employing good management principles, and equipping laity for ministry within the body of believers. There's even material especially appropriate for retreat settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeveloping a cohesive and mutually supportive professional and volunteer staff is a great challenge. Jackson's book offers hope and direction for those who lead.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSam W. Dixon Jr.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExecutive Secretary, United Methodist Development Fund\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWil Jackson knows the value of team building. In \u003cb\u003eStaff Talk\u003c\/b\u003e he shares nuggets of wisdom that are keys to developing a church staff into an effective and powerful team.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoger B. Gilbert\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePastor, First Baptist Church\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhiteville, North Carolina\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA splendid tool to help a church staff deepen its relationships and common goals.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoseph B. Mullin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePastor Emeritus, First Presbyterian Church\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreensboro, North Carolina\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWil Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e served many congregations during 40 years as a United Methodist pastor in the North Carolina Conference. A graduate of High Point University and Duke Divinity School, Jackson has contributed to \u003ci\u003eThe Upper Room\u003c\/i\u003e and is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Pew Talks Back\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CSS Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50022475333872,"sku":"9780788019074","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780788019074_p0.jpg?v=1784245286","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780788019074","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}