Year one: the church as a journey -- The gods we worship -- Joyful generosity -- Sin in the church -- The burden of leadership -- The heart of faith -- Apathy in the church -- The gift of God's word -- Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! -- Variety in the body of Christ -- Called by God to serve -- Year two: planning for mission -- Focus on mission -- What do you manage -- How we act as leaders -- Faithful leadership hurts -- What makes us strong? -- Being gracious people -- On not being ourselves -- Speaking the truth in love -- Your mind and the mind of Christ -- Who do you say that I am? -- Year three: facing difficult challenges -- Hospitality -- Just a complaint department? -- In dying we live -- How do we grieve? -- Right, wrong, or forgiven -- Spreading like wildfire -- Faithful leaders challenge people -- Deciding who are the ministers -- Lead with patience and calm -- Being an immune system.