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Adversity often comes without warning. Bad news is shocking. Betrayal is heartbreaking. It's natural for a church leader to feel defensive and want to fight back. But fear and anger make for poor strategies when it comes to resolving conflict and thriving afterward. Is it possible to rise above the storm and even thrive despite it? Ordained minister and leadership consultant Alfred Ells says yes, it is. Through stories of leaders who have suffered the traumas of betrayal, conflict, and failure, he provides insights, wisdom, and instruction on how to leverage adversity to become a resilient leader skilled at repairing any breach.

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Al Ells is a great coach and friend to hundreds of leaders across the nation. As with all of his books, The Resilient Leader is written like a practical how-to manual. He addresses the challenges that all of us as leaders deal with at some point in our lives and does so in a way that shines a light on the path to hope. This isn't a feelgood book; it is a work-hard book that will challenge you to come to grips with habits or lifestyle issues that cause you to settle for far less than God's desires for your leadership. The Resilient Leader continues Al's legacy on how to model ministry well! --Dr. Greg Wiens, chief catalyst of Healthy Growing Leaders Al Ells is one of the most effective Christian counselors we have ever known. He has helped some of the most high-profile leaders in America weather the storms of conflict, crisis, and betrayal. In his new book, The Resilient Leader, Al gives guiding principles to help leaders manage crisis in a way that shapes their future success. Every Christian leader needs to read this. It's a powerful and much-needed book! --Hal and Cheryl Sacks, cofounders of BridgeBuilders Intl. Leadership Network Just like Batman needed an Alfred in his life, every ministry leader needs the wisdom that Alfred Ells offers in The Resilient Leader! When my crisis hit a few years ago, Al Ells knew something about me that I didn't know; I needed resilience. During that tumultuous season, I was so blessed to know Al personally and ask him for wisdom through the darkest time in thirty years of ministry. Not everyone has that kind of personal access. Reading this book will give you the key ingredients that Al taught me about resilience. Now I'm dreaming again personally and professionally and by God's grace, I'm growing in my resilience. --Brian Smith Sr., senior pastor of Hope Church Several years ago, I had hit a crisis point. All the facets of ministry at a large, fast-growing church had taken a toll on my physical and emotional health. Entering my sabbatical, I wasn't sure if I would return. At one of my lowest times in ministry, God provided counsel through Al Ells. I am grateful that he captured the content of many of our conversations in this book. I hope they impact you the way they impacted me. --Scott Ridout, president of Converge Worldwide

Several years ago, I had hit a crisis point. All the facets of ministry at a large, fast-growing church had taken a toll on my physical and emotional health. Entering my sabbatical, I wasn't sure if I would return. At one of my lowest times in ministry, God provided counsel through Al Ells. I am grateful that he captured the content of many of our conversations in this book. I hope they impact you the way they impacted me. --Scott Ridout, president of Converge Worldwide Just like Batman needed an Alfred in his life, every ministry leader needs the wisdom that Alfred Ells offers in The Resilient Leader! When my crisis hit a few years ago, Al Ells knew something about me that I didn't know; I needed resilience. During that tumultuous season, I was so blessed to know Al personally and ask him for wisdom through the darkest time in thirty years of ministry. Not everyone has that kind of personal access. Reading this book will give you the key ingredients that Al taught me about resilience. Now I'm dreaming again personally and professionally and by God's grace, I'm growing in my resilience. --Brian Smith Sr., senior pastor of Hope Church Al Ells is one of the most effective Christian counselors we have ever known. He has helped some of the most high-profile leaders in America weather the storms of conflict, crisis, and betrayal. In his new book, The Resilient Leader, Al gives guiding principles to help leaders manage crisis in a way that shapes their future success. Every Christian leader needs to read this. It's a powerful and much-needed book! --Hal and Cheryl Sacks, cofounders of BridgeBuilders Intl. Leadership Network Al Ells is a great coach and friend to hundreds of leaders across the nation. As with all of his books, The Resilient Leader is written like a practical how-to manual. He addresses the challenges that all of us as leaders deal with at some point in our lives and does so in a way that shines a light on the path to hope. This isn't a feelgood book; it is a work-hard book that will challenge you to come to grips with habits or lifestyle issues that cause you to settle for far less than God's desires for your leadership. The Resilient Leader continues Al's legacy on how to model ministry well! --Dr. Greg Wiens, chief catalyst of Healthy Growing Leaders

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Alfred Ells is a bestselling author, an ordained minister, and the founder/director of Leaders That Last Ministries(TM). As a master coach, counselor, and leadership consultant, he has helped many pastors, executives, and denominational leaders find and fulfill their destiny in Christ. He has also founded or helped establish many Christ-centered treatment programs for individuals, families, and youth including Samaritan Counseling Services. Al resides in Mesa, Arizona, with his wife Susan.

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