Understanding Christian Leadership
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Author | : Ian Parkinson |
Publisher | : SCM Press |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0334058740 |
Understanding Christian Leadership offers an examination of a distinctly Christian understanding of leadership offering a critical appraisal of insights from secular theories of leadership, exploring biblical and other theological insights into the nature and practice of leadership. Whilst arguing for a form of leadership which is widely dispersed and collaborative, the book seeks to explain the distinctive role of leaders within such a leadership economy. It also seeks to establish a proper relationship between sacred and secular leadership thinking, tackling some of the common philosophical and theological reservations to do with leadership discourse, whilst offering a critical framework for discerning the suitability for the Church of different sources of leadership thinking. Designed as core reading for leadership modules currently taught by the author across a large number of training contexts in the UK, this book is an indispensable text for those taking undergraduate or postgraduate-level qualifications in Christian leadership as well as those in other less formal leadership training contexts. Foreword by Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury
Author | : Tom Marshall |
Publisher | : Baker Books |
Total Pages | : 227 |
Release | : 2003-05-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1585585408 |
What does it mean to be a leader? How does a person lead? And what are the features that distinguish leaders from other people in the organization, and their role from other roles or functions? Based on years of proven experience and scholarly biblical insight, Tom Marshall opens up fresh perspectives on the essence of leadership. He describes how and why it is distinct from management, administration, or ministry and provides readers with the tools necessary to implement successful, long-term leadership. Christian leaders will find clear guidance on topics such as foresight, trust, criticism, caring, status, timing, failure, honor, and the dangers of power. Packed with contemporary examples and New Testament truths, Understanding Leadership also identifies the critical capacities and characteristics of a leader. It emphasizes lifestyle, attitudes, and relationships, helping today's leaders foster interdependence while maintaining identity and integrity within their church, business, or community.
Author | : Jonathan Leeman |
Publisher | : B&H Publishing Group |
Total Pages | : 54 |
Release | : 2016-06-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1433692341 |
Who leads a church? Why is this important to God? God cares about his glory, and he means to display his glory through the church. For this very end, God has established elders and deacons, members, and congregational authority. This primer on church structure connects the different offices of the church to one another and to the glory of God.
Author | : Justin A. Irving |
Publisher | : Baker Academic |
Total Pages | : 215 |
Release | : 2019-06-18 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1493418084 |
This book brings the best of leadership theory and research together with biblical reflection and examples of leadership in action to offer a practical guide to Christian leaders. Combining expertise in leadership studies and biblical studies, Justin Irving and Mark Strauss explore how leadership models have moved from autocratic and paternalistic leader-centered models toward an increased focus on followers. The authors show how contemporary theories such as transformational leadership, authentic leadership, and servant leadership take an important step toward prioritizing and empowering followers who work with leaders to accomplish organizational goals. Irving and Strauss organize their book around "nine empowering practices," making it accessible to students, church leaders, and business leaders. Integrating solid research in leadership studies with biblical and theological reflection on the leadership ideas that are most compatible with Christian faith, this book is an important resource for all Christian students of leadership.
Author | : John Stott |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total Pages | : 129 |
Release | : 2016-04-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0830882073 |
Leadership today is no easy task. Too often our models of leadership are shaped more by culture than by Christ. John Stott rejects popular models of leadership and holds up instead the servant leadership exemplified by Paul in his ministry to the church in Corinth. Stott reassures us that God is at work even in the midst of human weakness.
Author | : Robert J. Banks |
Publisher | : Baker Academic |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2004-06 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0801026903 |
Explores the idea of leadership in our culture today and in the past through theological evaluation, theory and practice, and examples of exemplary leaders.
Author | : Alan G. Padgett |
Publisher | : Baker Academic |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2011-08-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1441232044 |
What does the Bible really say about gender, the ethics of submission, and male-female roles? In this book, well-regarded theologian Alan Padgett offers a fresh approach to the debate. Through his careful interpretation of Paul's letters and broader New Testament teaching, the author shows how Christ's submission to the church models an appropriate understanding of gender roles and servant leadership. As Christ submits to the church, so all Christians must submit to, serve, and care for one another. Padgett articulates a creative approach to mutual submission and explores its practical outworking in the church today, providing biblical and ethical affirmation for equality in leadership.
Author | : John Stott |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 2013-12-06 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0830871926 |
Christian leaders face challenges. But God works with us and through us to accomplish his purposes. Available here for the first time in English is John Stott's practical wisdom for younger leaders. Speaking personally from his own experience, Stott addresses issues of discouragement, self-discipline, relationships and youth.
Author | : Susan Hunt |
Publisher | : Zondervan |
Total Pages | : 148 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0310540216 |
Susan and Peggy remind us that true leadership is not so much a result of one's position, but rather an outgrowth of Christlike qualities which are neither male nor female.
Author | : Jack Burns |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2014-05-16 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0830896171 |
This comprehensive text for Christians on organizational leadership provides theological foundations while tracing the historic roots of management, organization and leadership theories. All of this leads to five essential challenges and practices--communication, negotiation, decision-making, financial stewardship and personal development.