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The Right Questions for Church Leaders

Lovett H. Weems Jr.

In a time when church leaders face rapid change and complex challenges, this compact guide offers a transformative shift – moving from having all the answers to asking the right questions. It does more than instruct – it empowers you to build trust, spark creativity, and lead with clarity in every ministry setting.

Key strengths

• Proven in the field – Weems drew these questions from decades of real-world ministry, tested in small congregations and large denominations alike 
  
  
• 14 thematic categories – From personal reflection and decision-making to innovation and team collaboration, the book is structured for easy use and immediate impact.
  
  
• Compact & practical – At just 128 pages, it’s a go-to for leadership meetings, strategic conversations, or quiet reflection.
  
  
• Accessible for all contexts – Equally valuable in rural and urban, large or small, church settings 

What's inside

Organised into 14 categories drawn from Weems’s extensive ministry experience:

1. Introduction – Why questions matter, and how they shift perspectives.
   
   
2. Personal Reflection & Growth – Deepen self‑awareness and mission.
   
   
3. Gaining Perspective – See your church through fresh eyes.
   
   
4. Questions Build Trust – Cultivate authenticity in teams.
   
   
5. Making Good Decisions – Weigh options with clarity and confidence.
   
   
6. Working with Others – Strengthen collaboration and accountability.
   
   
7. Communicating Values & Priorities – Clarify what really matters.
   
   
8. Making a Difference – Measure impact for real transformation.
   
   
9. Review & Assessment – Honest evaluation without blame.
   
   
10. Competing Values – Navigate tension with grace and discernment.
    
    
11. Leading Change – Guide transitions courageously.
    
    
12. Innovation – Invite creative breakthroughs.
    
    
13. Expanding Reach & Impact – Strategise growth and outreach.
    
    
14. Church Ministries & Community Concerns – Address local needs deliberately.
    
    
15. Personnel & Management Skills – Tough questions for staffing, leadership, and transitions.
    
    
16. In Times of Transition – Steer wisely through change and uncertainty.

(Each section offers question sets plus guidance on when and how to use them.)

How you’ll benefit

• In meetings: Start sessions with a question to unlock honest discussion – "What’s our most creative idea this week?"
  
  
• For planning: Use targeted question streams to review past projects and design future ministry.
  
  
• In staff development: Foster reflective habits with personal growth questions.
  
  
• During change: Invite transparency and collective ownership.
  
  
• At strategic moments: Deploy questions to define values, assess impact, and discern next steps.

Who it’s best for

Pastors, lay leaders, ministry teams, and church staff who:

• Want tools to prompt deeper reflection and alignment.
• Are seeking fresh ways to engage congregational leadership.
• Face multi‑layered, complex issues and need clarity.
• Value simplicity, adaptability, and practical theology.

Book details

Soft cover, 128pp
0.94 cms H x 22.86 cms L x 15.24 cms W (0.19 kgs)
ISBN 9781791037017
Abingdon Press (2025)

[3 in stock 22 June 2025
Allow 4 weeks when they have sold]

Author background

Lovett H. Weems Jr. is a seasoned pastor, former seminary president, and longtime director at the Lewis Center for Church Leadership. His writing—such as Church Leadership: Vision, Team, Culture, Integrity—has shaped modern church leadership thinking.

Real-world impact

ChurchLeadership.com calls it “an essential resource … a well‑equipped toolbox filled with invaluable tools for effective leadership,” with the clarity and applicability to benefit teams immediately."

In summary

This compact guide turns careful, tested questions into powerful leadership tools. It’s not another theory book—it’s a companion for courageous, reflective ministry. Three months into your leadership journey with this book, you’ll notice deeper conversation, clearer decision-making, and a renewed culture of trust and innovation.

Ready to spark fresh insight in your congregation?
Pick The Right Questions for Church Leaders and start the conversation that matters.