Power Plays: Overcome the Need for Control and Learn to Live with Strength and Integrity

by Wayne Schmidt

In this thoughtful book, Wayne Schmidt examines the right uses of power in five critical arenas: self, marriage, family, workplace, and church.

This practical guide will help you--

*Identify your own power style.
*Discover the four basic ingredients of your power capacity.
*Defuse power plays in your family and workplace.
*Occupy the seat of power in business or politics.
*Correctly us the power tools that create a strong marriage.
*Unleash the power that will transform your life and the world around you.

192 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published June 1, 2006

About the author

Dr. Wayne Schmidt has been General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church since June 2016.
He is the author of a number of books, and has been a contributing editor for Leadership Journal.
He was a cofounding, and later senior, pastor of Kentwood Community Church in Grand Rapids, from 1979-2009. He was chief administration officer of Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University from 2010-16.
In both positions he emphasized multiethnic ministry and his time was marked by growth.
He received his BA from Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan), his MA from Calvin, and his DMin from Trinity Evangelical.

Reviews

[Evan Hoekzema · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely a good read, filled with a lot of wisdom. It has some good insights on relationships, power dynamics, and family systems.