The changing dynamics of contemporary church life are well-known, but what's less well-known is how leaders can work most effectively in this new context. In Quiet Courage for Leadership esteemed minister and congregational consultant Gil Rendle offers practical guidance to leaders--both lay and ordained--on leading churches today. Rendle encourages leaders to stop focusing on the past and instead focus relentlessly on their mission and purpose--what is ultimately motivating their work. He also urges a shift in perspectives on resources, discusses models of change, and offers suggestions for avoiding common pitfalls and working creatively today.