ADVANCE PRAISE

“At a time when the world is crying for better leaders, Ken Jennings and Mike McCormick have produced a winner. House on Fire is powerful storytelling, but so much more! Patterned after what Jesus both taught and modeled about servant leadership, this book skillfully lays out the nuts and bolts to show readers ‘how’ to improve their Serving Leadership.”

Chaplain (Colonel) Scott McChrystal, USA (Retired). Military Representative, Assemblies of God Chaplaincy Ministries

House on Fire by my friend Ken Jennings and Mike McCormick is a tale of leadership and life shaping decisions, set in a gripping story of powerful relationships and choices. Leaders looking to shape and sharpen their leadership will find this book to be a ready and helpful guide to everyday effectiveness. The story is compelling, and the content is engaging. Read this book now!”

John Jackson, President, William Jessup University

“Is Servant Leadership good in for-profit or non-profit organizations? In both settings, the answer is an unequivocal yes and always. House on Fire illustrates the power of serving in Christian organizations — by showing us how deep relationships paired with courageous goals, accountability, and support unlock amazing outcomes. Don’t miss these life lessons for your work and the community you serve!”

Cheryl Bachelder, Author, Dare to Serve: How to Drive Superior Results by Serving Others. Former CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc.

House on Fire is a rare combination of great and proven content on leadership and a page-turning story all told against the backdrop of the college campus. It is an entertaining and edifying read for anyone, but will have special significance for those involved in ministry to college students and other young adults. Read, learn, enjoy and share!”

Dan Dupee, Chairman of the Board, Coalition for Christian Outreach

“Fascinating. I read this book in one sitting. The story line is captivating, and the principles are compelling. A must read for anyone committed to serving and leading a movement of multiplication. Well done.”

Dan Spader, Author, 4 Chair Discipling. President, Global Youth Initiative

“Ken, Mike, and their team have been instrumental in developing our MCYM leaders and aligning our ministry strategy into the future. House on Fire is a compelling story that brings leadership to life in the real world of ministry. It is a much-needed practical book that I wish I would have had earlier in my ministry career. Now that it’s here, I recommend it to every ministry leader.”

Marty McCarty, Executive Director Military Community Youth Ministries; Vice President Young Life Military – Club Beyond

“The hallmark of Applied Servant Leadership involves an emphasis on the needs of others, enabling them to learn, grow and excel. It has been successfully applied in business settings, academics, healthcare, and athletics to augment the values an organization holds true. In this faith-based allegory, Serving Leadership ...

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About House on Fire! A Story of Loss, Love and Servant Leadership

A tale of leadership in a class of its own, House on Fire!, winner of the 2020 Next Generation Indie Book Award, moves past tips and techniques to uncover the heart of leadership transformation that occurs when people see differently and serve differently.

House on Fire! follows Sophie, a young investigative journalist searching for answers whose sources for a story on leadership principles in a high-purpose organization get mixed up in a series of mysterious fires around Pittsburgh. Along the way Sophie meets Jeb, a handsome firefighter and leadership partner at The House who is working to determine who is behind the mysterious fires targeting local Christians. Despite herself, Sophie finds herself falling for Jeb and tension mounts as she comes face to face with her past. Will Sophie confront her fear of fire and help solve the arsons before Jeb gets hurt?or worse?

Based on the conviction that leadership transformation in the real world is more caught in the context of community than taught by a single textbook, Ken Jennings and Mike McCormick brilliantly bring leadership development to life through an integrated team of characters, each contributing to the personal growth of the others. Fit for the new landscape of leadership, House on Fire! specifically helps those navigating the shift from leading a company to leading a cause, from command and control to team empowerment, or from leading an organization to transforming a community. Readers follow Sophie as she explores the intersection of faith and Servant Leadership in high purpose organizations and discover how to put Serving Leadership to work in their own high-purpose organization today.

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