T. J. Addington - Deep Influence: Unseen Practices that will Revolutionize your Leadership

We get formed from the outside in, but we lead from the inside out. T. J. Addington explains this process with clarity and conviction. In an age of superficiality, he will guide you to the deeper places of influence and change.

JOHN C. ORTBERG

Author, speaker, and senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, CA

Ive been a fan of T. J. Addington for a long time. Im a wiser and better leader because of his writings. But Deep Influence is his most important contribution yet. Every young leader will gain decades of leadership wisdom forged in the painful trenches of reality. Veteran leaders will be inspired to finish strong.

GENE APPEL

Senior pastor of Eastside Christian Church in Anaheim, CA

Any leader willing to offer his story authentically and invite others to do the same is an author worth paying attention to. T. J. is a man who has cultivated his inner life around the person of Christ and allowed God to shape and reshape his heart, mind, relationships, and priorities. He has led from a spiritual depth and now is sharing his biblical and transformational insights in Deep Influence. Im delighted to encourage Christian leaders to consider each chapter herein with prayerful seriousness and godly attentiveness.

STEPHEN A. MACCHIA

Founder and president of Leadership Transformations, director of the Pierce Center at Gordon-Conwell Seminary, and author of Becoming A Healthy Church and Crafting A Rule of Life

My friend T. J. Addington is a wise leadership guru, and Deep Influence is his most profound book on the subject! A seasoned, reflective practitioner, T. J. masterfully tackles the most challenging terrain of leadership the inner life of the leader along with the empowering practices each leader must cultivate. Few books effectively deal with leadership from the inside out. This is one of the best!

EDMUND CHAN

Leadership mentor at Covenant EFC and founder of Global Alliance of Intentional Disciplemaking Churches

As a wife, mother, and educator, Ive been challenged and reminded through this book of what it truly means to live an authentic life in Christ. It begins with humility and honesty seeking the heart of God and living out all that He calls us to be. It is through this personal relationship with Christ that we are then able to be molded and crafted to become effective in our leadership roles and to influence others. If your desire is to live out your calling with great effectiveness as you reflect Christ to a seeking world, Deep Influence is just the navigation you need!

MELISSA LARSON

Adjunct professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at University of Northwestern

If you are not yet convinced that the most difficult challenge you will face as a leader is in self-leadership, then read Deep Influence. My dear friend T. J. Addington sharpened his ministry leadership out of the depths of life experience even as God granted and grew him into a major leadership role for the global church. Deepened by a vital spiritual relationship with God, he enriches fellow leaders with practical wisdom toward deep influence for Gods purposes.

RAMESH RICHARD, THD, PHD

President of RREACH, professor at Dallas Seminary, and founder of Trainers of Pastors International Coalition (TOPIC)

Deep Influence is an invitation to listen to a seasoned leaders voice dripping with the life-giving wisdom of Jesus. The practices in this book will lead to an exegesis of the heart and guide the reader into the lifelong journey of allowing God to mold who we are, which informs what we do.

TOM SMITH

Pastor, husband, cofounder of Rhythm of Life, and author of Raw Spirituality: The Rhythms of the Jesus Life

Deep Influence cuts to the core of leadership and returns character to the central place it occupies in Gods eyes. I have shelves full of books on leadership, but this one leaves you knowing you can be better and lead better. It is significant without being tedious, direct but not discouraging. Buy it, read it, mark it up, and read it again. Addington ought to be on top of the pile.

DAVID W. HEGG, DMIN

Pastor, adjunct professor, and author of The Obedience Option

Deep Influence, every chapter, was a deep dive into my motives, methods, mind, mission calling, leadership style, and relationships that brought me to a place of unexpected and unconventional light, revealing a clear, fresh, exciting perspective to press forward. T. J. humbly said it well Depth matters as he carefully and biblically aimed at my life through the person of Jesus Christ and hit my inner target: the sanctum of my heart. This book is a transparent, transformational leadership mirror that leads to intentional joy and freedom. Ephesians 2:10 came alive in me, and it will in you.

DOUG FAGERSTROM, DMIN

Senior vice president of Converge and author of The Ministry Staff Member and The Volunteer

With skill and clarity, T. J. Addington argues that leadership is not about technique it is about character. What matters most is not how we lead but from what source we choose to lead. Whether you are a ministry leader or a leader in the marketplace, this book describes the practices that will enable you to lead from the inside out. If you want to grow as a leader, this book is a great place to start.

GEORGE DAVIS, PHD

Senior pastor of Hershey Free Church in Hershey, PA

Deep Influence draws an effective map for exploring the inner life so often neglected by todays image-conscious leader. T. J.s emphasis on personal integrity, authenticity, and emotional intelligence offers a healthy antidote to the toxic influence of every leaders shadow side. His practical, personal counsel encourages, challenges, and inspires every leader to pursue the slower, more intentional, inside-out path to deeper, lasting impact in ministry.

RUSS KINKADE, PSYD

Psychologist and executive VP of Shepherds Ministries

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