Releader - by Jon Chasteen (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

ReLeading is for the courageous. --Craig Groeschel

We've all seen organizations falter and ministries collapse. As the rubble piles high, most people run away, while only a select few run toward the wreckage. These brave souls are ReLeaders--gifted rebuilders called to restore what is broken. In ReLeader, Jon Chasteen equips releaders with a biblical framework and practical insights to successfully ReLead teams, departments, and organizations back to health.

Drawing from his experiences revitalizing a church, a university, and more, Jon provides wisdom and encouragement for the unique challenges ReLeaders face. This book will teach you:

• How to rebuild a foundation of trust
• Ways to persevere through conflicts and challenges
• Why investing in culture and accountability safeguards the future
• How to finish strong and reinforce the transformation

For pastors inheriting troubled churches, executives stepping into turnarounds, or anyone spearheading change, ReLeader is an indispensable guidebook.

With God's help, you can rebuild it, even if you didn't break it.

Review Quotes

Compelling. Inspiring. Motivating. Convicting. Redeeming. Clarifying. Affirming. ReLeader humorously and poignantly leads you on a journey to meet Jon Chasteen at his most vulnerable level. Not only will you want to read this book cover to cover, but you will also want to share it with every ReLeader you know.

Sam Chand, Author of Leadership Pain

In the next decade, tens of thousands of pastors will get the call to take over the senior pastor role from an older pastor who's been in place for years or decades. It will rarely be easy. This is the powerful resource you're looking for to guide you through your assignment.

Carey Nieuwhof, Bestselling Author of At Your Best, Podcaster and Founder of The Art of Leadership Academy

Jon has an excellent perspective on what it takes to be handed the reigns of an organization in the midst of leadership turmoil. It is a unique and difficult situation requiring great discernment, tenacity, patience, and emotional intelligence--all characteristics that Jon displays beautifully. I highly recommend this book!

Jimmy Witcher, Senior Pastor of Trinity Fellowship Church Amarillo, Texas

Jon is the real-deal and has "ReLed" through difficult circumstances with a pure heart. Seamlessly blending biblical wisdom with real-world experiences, Jon offers a narrative that empowers leaders to revitalize culture and lead with faith. He is the perfect guide on this journey of "fixing stuff we didn't break." Read this book and learn from one of the best.

Dr. Rhonda Davis, Head of School of Bethesda Christian School

My friend Dr. Jon Chasteen has a tremendous passion for connecting and supporting pastors and ReLeaders on their journey to bring healing to broken places. If you're in the special role of bringing revitalization, refreshing, and renewal, then this book is 100 perfect for you.

Dino Rizzo, Executive Director of ARC

This book is so needed right now in the body of Christ. We're living in a broken age, and we need to be taught how to rebuild the ancient ruins. Pastor Jon has lived this book. He has persevered and endured, emerging as a trusted voice for all of us.

Brady Boyd, Pastor of New Life Church

This may be the most important book for the Church in America today. We desperately need the next generation of Kingdom leaders to be prepared and equipped. There is a massive vacuum coming to the pulpits of our nation, and we don't have enough ReLeaders prepared to step in and take over. Thank you, Jon, for writing this book, for starting the ReLeader podcast, and for sharing your anointed gift and experience.

Scott Wilson, Author of Identity: The Search that Leads to Significance and True Success, Founder and CEO of Ready Set Grow

Very few leaders inherit a more difficult day-one situation in leadership than Jon Chasteen. I know because I was part of the process of setting him in as the Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Oklahoma City. I have also been a fellow elder with Jon at Victory and a close friend since he took over. What I have witnessed over the past nine years is the transformation of a church and the emergence of a truly great leader. I highly reccommend this book to everyone who needs encouragement and direction as you face your own challenges as a ReLeader.

Jimmy Evans, Bestselling Author, Founder of XO Marriage and Tipping Point