Book: Steering Through Chaos
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During tough seasons of transition and change, Steering Through Chaos by Scott Wilson shows pastors, staff and board members how to gain momentum rather than lose it. We¹ve all heard the saying, Change is good. But it can also feel frightening and invasive. In the midst of a transition, many church leaders struggle with clouded vision and doubt that they have a real, authentic calling from God. According to Steering Through Chaos: Mapping a Clear Direction for Your Church in the Midst of Transition and Change by Scott Wilson, it doesn’t have to be that way. You can maintain a crystal-clear vision during times of change and transition, and boost your churchs momentum rather than start to drift.
Addressing common transitions like the building of new facilities, changing of staff structure, addition of new services and becoming a multi-site ministry, Steering Through Chaos is the ideal resource for a church staff or leadership team facing the challenges of change now, or the inevitable change to come. Wilson writes from the trenches; his church has tripled in size over the past three years, forcing him to ask the crucial question: How can a church of yesterday transition to a church of tomorrow? As patterns shifted all around him, he learned powerful strategies for steering a church through the process of change and he¹s passionate about sharing them.
Steering Through Chaos shows us how God’s greatest promises only happen when we submit to His deepest intrusions into our lives, says George Wood, superintendent of the Assemblies of God USA. Scott Wilson’s communication style leaves little doubt as to why he has become such a powerful, young leader.
With chapters like Discover a Compelling Vision, Thrive in Chaos and Celebrate Every Step of the Way, Wilson offers pastors, staff and board members transferable principles for strategic communication and capturing the critical opportunities change affords. Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking discussion questions to help a church staff work through the ideas together. Though he draws on his 20-plus years of pastoral experience, Wilson also taps the expertise of other seasoned pastors like Larry Osborne of North Coast Church in Vista, Calif., Dino Rizzo of Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge, La., and Geoff Surratt of Seacoast Church in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Each leader shares key principles he¹s gleaned from helping his own church navigate change.
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Scott Wilson’s book, Steering through Chaos, will give you important principles to help you endure the painful decisions during times of change. Scott’s insights will help your church grow stronger and reach more people for Christ. I wish I’d had this book years ago. –Craig Groeschel, Senior Pastor of LifeChurch.tv and author of It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It |
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“Steering through Chaos is absolutely inspirational, but it’s also earthy. I love the way Scott shares simple yet profound truths that have the potential to transform your leadership.” –Mark Batterson, Lead Pastor of National Community Church and author of Wild Goose Chase |
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“Pastor Scott Wilson has done it, and now he’s written the manual to show us how to do it too. Steering through Chaos is revelational, practical, insightful, and ‘principle packed.’ Every pastor and church leader needs to read this book.” –Robert Morris, Senior Pastor of Gateway Church, Southlake, TX |
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“I’ve read many books, listened to many sermons, and studied many models dealing with the topic of change and transition, and I must say that Steering through Chaos is one of the best. In this book, Scott Wilson captures the pain that often comes when God takes your ministry to the next level, but at the same time, he gives the reader much needed hope for the journey. Through God’s grace and Scott’s specific gifts, Scott has penned a manual that is profound and practical, transparent and thought-provoking, challenging and comforting. I recommend it not only for pastors but for every leader in the body of Christ.” –Eddie L. Long, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church |
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“Either you will lead your personal and professional transitions or your transitions will lead you. In either case, it is about steering through chaos. Scott Wilson personifies the principles in his book. His transparency and genius in assimilating painful transitional lessons will prevent shipwreck for those who are in the middle of change, and he provides a map for those still in the harbor.” –Dr. Samuel R. Chand |
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“Every growing church experiences change. Today’s church leader faces the intimidating task of moving from old ministry models to new ones. In his book, Scott Wilson shares invaluable insights learned from successfully navigating the transition at the Oaks Fellowship. His book will inspire and equip you.” –John Lindell, Lead Pastor of James River Assembly |
Tags: book, Leadership, scott wilson, Steering Through Chaos
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