LEADING LOVING AND LIVING

About the Book

“Leading, Loving, Living,” is a resource based upon ten -Three Roles, Three Rules, and Four Rubrics - basic and classic Christian foundational faith principles and guides for doing life daily and fruitfully. The writing is intended to encourage Jesus followers to go and grow on the Jesus following path. The authors affirm that this ancient-modern pathway is the way of greatest purpose and deepest joy. The book is designed for both individual devotional reading and reflection and also for group discussion leading to action. Each chapter concludes with questions for reflection and discussion, scripture references for going deeper, and a suggested prayer.

About the Author

Rev. Dr. Michael D. Kurtz has served seven pastorates in over forty-five years of ministry leadership. Michael and his wife, Karen, reside in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. They are blessed to have two grown children (Joshua and Anna); two in-laws (Tara and Adam); and, two grandsons (Wesley and Micah). Kurtz received a Master of Divinity from Duke University and a Doctor of Ministry from Palmer University. His hobbies include: Reading, running, hiking, swimming, writing and playing guitar and golf. He has authored seven books and published numerous ministry articles. Rev. Kurtz has emphasized servant-leadership and ministry of the laity throughout his pastoring tenure. In addition, Dr. Kurtz practices part time as a licensed marriage and family therapist (NC #609). Rev. Joshua D. Kurtz is currently a co-lead pastor at Assurance United Methodist Church in Huntersville, North Carolina. Before arriving at Assurance, he served at Jordan Memorial United Methodist Church in Ramseur, North Carolina. Joshua received his Master of Divinity from Duke University while serving as a student pastor in Eastern North Carolina at Edgerton Memorial United Methodist Church. Joshua is married to his middle school sweetheart, Tara, and they have two boys (Wesley and Micah) and a yellow Labrador Retriever named Pearl. Joshua enjoys running, playing basketball, disc golf, and pickleball. He is passionate about partnering with God to equip disciples of Jesus Christ for missional engagement in their everyday life.