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Robert L. Furrow Skip Heitzig Lenya Heitzig Gary Hamrick Daniel Fusco
Ed Taylor David Guzik Jim Gallagher Sean McDowell Frank Turek
Looking at Effective Christ-Centered Leadership
While there are many traits that effective Christian and secular leaders share in common, there is one trait that sets them apart. For the Christian leader, every standard and measure of greatness is drawn not from profit margins, popularity, or worldly acclaim, but uniquely from the Word of God.
The Making of a Biblical Leader explores the essentials of spiritually guided leadership, both in character and in practice, for those seeking to grow in their ability to lead with wisdom and integrity. With contributions from ten trusted ministry leaders grounded firmly in Scripture, this inspiring and practical resource will help you
• identify the biblical markers of godly leadership
• successfully navigate difficult leadership situations
• build long-lasting relational bridges
• embrace the transformative power of suffering
• and more!
Whether you're leading a church, serving in your community, managing a business, or guiding others in any capacity, you'll find powerful, proven principles of Christ-centered leadership that will bolster your kingdom impact for years to come.
Ten trusted ministry leaders share the biblical essentials of spiritually guided leadership, empowering you lead others with wisdom and integrity. Robert L. Furrow is the lead pastor of Calvary Tucson, with his teachings delivered around the world through his YouTube Channel, Calvary Tucson with Robert Furrow, and through Practical Christian Living Radio and TV. Robert hosts Truth Quest, a podcast that equips listeners by seeking answers to hard questions through the lens of Scripture. He is also the director and cofounder of Practical Christian Living Foundation, a ministry helping people locally and abroad who are in need or crises. FOREWORD by Erwin W. Lutzer
If I could choose just one book to read on the topic of biblical leadership, this would be it.
When I read the first chapter of this book, "Good and Bad Leaders" by Robert Furrow, I was convinced this chapter alone is worth the price of the book. I also wished I had this book to read when I was a young pastor so many years ago. As I continued to read the rest of the chapters, each written by a different contributor, I became convinced that not only was this book biblical, it was also practical and realistic.
Nothing happens without leadership, whether the leader is good, bad, or somewhere in between. No matter where a leader lands on the scale, they will have a disproportionate impact on those whom they lead. Though we often hear stories of failed leaders, we need to hold before us examples of what faithful leadership looks like.
So, yes, this book lives up to its title. It is a book on biblicalleadership, not a list of lessons drawn from the corporate world, not a formula for how to get to the top, nor how to accumulate power. Instead, it's a book on how to lead through relationships, how to maintain earned respect, and how to lead with a spirit of servanthood.
The Making of a Biblical Leader deals with the character of a leader: from integrity and a commitment to truth to having a heart for the hurting. It reminds us that leadership should never be taken for granted or used for personal gain. It warns about "lording it over a flock" and setting ourselves apart from the struggles of the common person.
The contributors to this book know that leadership is a calling, not a right. We've all known leaders who acted as if their followers belonged to them. Consider the contrast between Saul and David, whose stories are told in considerable detail in the Old Testament. Saul clung to his leadership even when God had taken it from him; he clung until his knuckles turned white, and apparently died by
Robert L. Furrow Skip Heitzig Lenya Heitzig Gary Hamrick Daniel Fusco
Ed Taylor David Guzik Jim Gallagher Sean McDowell Frank Turek
Looking at Effective Christ-Centered Leadership
While there are many traits that effective Christian and secular leaders share in common, there is one trait that sets them apart. For the Christian leader, every standard and measure of greatness is drawn not from profit margins, popularity, or worldly acclaim, but uniquely from the Word of God.
The Making of a Biblical Leader explores the essentials of spiritually guided leadership, both in character and in practice, for those seeking to grow in their ability to lead with wisdom and integrity. With contributions from ten trusted ministry leaders grounded firmly in Scripture, this inspiring and practical resource will help you
• identify the biblical markers of godly leadership
• successfully navigate difficult leadership situations
• build long-lasting relational bridges
• embrace the transformative power of suffering
• and more!
Whether you're leading a church, serving in your community, managing a business, or guiding others in any capacity, you'll find powerful, proven principles of Christ-centered leadership that will bolster your kingdom impact for years to come.
Ten trusted ministry leaders share the biblical essentials of spiritually guided leadership, empowering you lead others with wisdom and integrity. Robert L. Furrow is the lead pastor of Calvary Tucson, with his teachings delivered around the world through his YouTube Channel, Calvary Tucson with Robert Furrow, and through Practical Christian Living Radio and TV. Robert hosts Truth Quest, a podcast that equips listeners by seeking answers to hard questions through the lens of Scripture. He is also the director and cofounder of Practical Christian Living Foundation, a ministry helping people locally and abroad who are in need or crises. FOREWORD by Erwin W. Lutzer
If I could choose just one book to read on the topic of biblical leadership, this would be it.
When I read the first chapter of this book, "Good and Bad Leaders" by Robert Furrow, I was convinced this chapter alone is worth the price of the book. I also wished I had this book to read when I was a young pastor so many years ago. As I continued to read the rest of the chapters, each written by a different contributor, I became convinced that not only was this book biblical, it was also practical and realistic.
Nothing happens without leadership, whether the leader is good, bad, or somewhere in between. No matter where a leader lands on the scale, they will have a disproportionate impact on those whom they lead. Though we often hear stories of failed leaders, we need to hold before us examples of what faithful leadership looks like.
So, yes, this book lives up to its title. It is a book on biblicalleadership, not a list of lessons drawn from the corporate world, not a formula for how to get to the top, nor how to accumulate power. Instead, it's a book on how to lead through relationships, how to maintain earned respect, and how to lead with a spirit of servanthood.
The Making of a Biblical Leader deals with the character of a leader: from integrity and a commitment to truth to having a heart for the hurting. It reminds us that leadership should never be taken for granted or used for personal gain. It warns about "lording it over a flock" and setting ourselves apart from the struggles of the common person.
The contributors to this book know that leadership is a calling, not a right. We've all known leaders who acted as if their followers belonged to them. Consider the contrast between Saul and David, whose stories are told in considerable detail in the Old Testament. Saul clung to his leadership even when God had taken it from him; he clung until his knuckles turned white, and apparently died by