Keith Clark-Hoyos

Called to Lead, Called to Serve

A 40-Day Devotional for Church Leaders

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Produktbeschreibung

Called to Lead, Called to Serve: A 40-Day Devotional for Church Leaders Leadership in the church is a sacred calling-and often a heavy one. Pastors, treasurers, chairs, officers, and lay leaders step forward in faith with love for the church, only to find themselves stretched thin by meetings, finances, and the daily demands of ministry. Over time, the joy of service can give way to fatigue, doubt, or even burnout. Called to Lead, Called to Serve is a devotional designed to help leaders pause, breathe, and renew their strength in God. Across forty days, readers are guided through Scripture, reflection, application, and prayer. Each entry offers encouragement that is accessible, personal, and rooted in the Spirit's quiet presence. Built around four Spirit-led movements-Calling, Energy, Resources, and Discernment-this devotional provides: Clarity of purpose when leadership feels overwhelming Encouragement for weary leaders longing for renewal Gentle guidance for stewarding time, talents, and finances faithfully Tools for deepening attentiveness to the Spirit's leading in decisions Drawing from ecumenical scripture translations (NRSVue, CEV, NIV, CEB, TLB, MSG), Keith Clark-Hoyos writes with warmth, honesty, and practical insight. His reflections honor the unique challenges faced by pastors, treasurers, board chairs, officers, and emerging leaders across traditions like UCC, Episcopal, UMC, and Disciples. This devotional is not another task to add to a crowded calendar. It is an invitation into daily rhythms of renewal-forty simple pauses that help leaders rediscover the joy of walking with God in the midst of service. Whether used during a leadership transition, as a personal retreat, or as a daily practice of prayer, Called to Lead, Called to Serve offers strength for the journey. It equips leaders to serve faithfully with humility, courage, and clarity, reminding them that leadership is not about survival, but about communion with God.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Clark-Hoyos Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 188
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. September 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 282g
• ISBN-13: 9798998767388
• Artikelnr.: 75676153

Autorenporträt

Keith Clark-Hoyos is a church leadership consultant, spiritual guide, and former judicatory executive with a heart for equipping congregations and their leaders. Through the Church Training Center, he works with pastors, treasurers, board chairs, officers, and emerging lay leaders across a wide range of traditions, including the United Church of Christ, the Episcopal Church, the United Methodist Church, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Lutheran, American Baptist, Southern Baptist, Greek Orthodox, and non-denominational communities. Keith brings decades of experience in church leadership and administration. He served as Executive Associate Conference Minister in the United Church of Christ and holds a Master of Arts in Ministry, Leadership & Service from Claremont School of Theology. As both consultant and spiritual guide, Keith integrates structure and Spirit-helping individuals and congregations listen deeply, discern faithfully, and live into their calling with courage and clarity. His writing and teaching draw on pastoral practice, governance expertise, and contemplative spirituality to offer leaders accessible tools for renewal. He convenes the Effective Church Leadership Community (ECLC) and provides training, coaching, and resources focused on governance, stewardship, and Spirit-led discernment. Keith is the author of Called Together; Embracing Our Call; The Ministry of Money; Serving the Call; The Heart of Stewardship, The Practice of Faith; Rooted in the Call; Sacred Listening; and Called to Lead, Called to Serve. Learn more at ChurchTrainingCenter.com CLARK-HOYOS PUBLISHING