Spiritual Leadership in the Global City

by Mac Pier

Spiritual Leadership in the Global City is a contemporary study of the extraordinary spiritual leaders God has called out to be a sphere of influence in the global city of New York. These leaders are working out of not only their passion but also an understanding of their context. They are bridging gaps and have formed a network of multiethnic and multidenominational churches that are seeing results of their labor.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596692413
• ISBN13: 9781596692411
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: New Hope Publishers (AL)
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.6" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Christian Leadership on the Grandest of Urban Stages

At a time when the Church is challenged as never before to have a viable, sustainable, reproducible and impactful presence in urban environments, Mac Pier punctuates the invaluable significance of "effective spiritual leadership" as the "antidote to and strategy for these challenges/opportunities." Though he effectively emphasizes the need felt by churches and ministry leaders for the development of critical leadership skills, Pier is not content to highlight the need but points to hope for the Church in the city. The pages of Spiritual Leadership in the Global City portray testimonial pictures from the churches of the Big Apple--pictures which speak louder than mere words or principles--of how spiritual leadership looks in the urban context. What is more, as a world-class leader himself in a world-class city, Pier describes how movements like Concerts of Prayer Greater New York and the New York City Leadership Center are positioning themselves to serve the Church and its leadership with "a commitment to intercession, innovation and collaboration."

History of a global city!

Thanks to Mac Pier and his researched work, a very comprehensive and fascinating history of New York City churches has been compiled. A must read to appreciate the diversity and depth of faith that many in this great city have developed over the years!

With advice from some of today's leading spiritual leaders

New York, San Francisco, these two cities have much more in common than being simply large. "Spiritual Leadership in the Global City" is a look at religion in these behemoth cities that act as representations of the world as a whole. Examining the acts of religious leaders in these cities, it gives advice for urban pastors and priests who still have to make difference in a rapidly changing world. With advice from some of today's leading spiritual leaders, "Spiritual Leadership in the Global City" is something to be strongly considered for city-dwelling church leaders.

A Story of Spiritual Influence in a Most Influential City

This is a great book with real stories about real leaders in perhaps the world's most influential city. A "tell-all" account of the incredible diversity and the unique challenges of spiritual leadership in the complex matrix culture "soup" of this American mega-metroplex. For the past few decades, Mac Pier has been there in the middle of it all. He has skillfully worked across denominational lines to build bridges of connection and collaboration for prayer, spiritual leadership and starting new churches. He has had a front row seat to personally observe some amazing stories of God's grace and blessing. In Spiritual Leadership in the Global City, Pier takes us with him to meet these great leaders we've never heard of and learn from their experience and passion. If you are doing ministry in a large urban community, this book is a must read.

Must Read for Religious Change Agents!

Once I started reading Spiritual Leadership in the Global City by Mac Pier, I found it difficult to stop. Why? Because there are: 1) so many houses of worship in the New York City area that I was not aware of, 2) these churches were doing signfiicant things and 3) I did not know their story. After reading you will inspired to do something great for God if you're not on your way already. Whether you are in Denver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles or Baton Rouge, you need to read this. Why? Because unlike Las Vegas, Whatever Happens in New York Doesn't Stay in New York and it will more than likely impact the world. Enjoy the read.