Download or read book Leadership by the Book written by Brent Garrison and published by Elevate Publishing. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dr. Brent Garrison has reached a pinnacle, pointing leaders to the ultimate source of inspiration where one learns to lead the pack—from the back." Jerry Jenkins Multiple New York Times Bestselling Author Christian men and women across the country experience leadership in many different ways. Some lead a congregation, youth group or ministry, some in their homes, businesses, or non-professional organizations. The lives of many followers of Christ are marked by a combination of these roles. In Leadership by the Book, Brent Garrison offers examples from each book of the Old and New Testaments of how God’s servants have led His people, and the lessons that today’s leaders can learn from them. From Moses to John, Genesis to Revelations, Garrison offers a new perspective on ancient wisdom. Insightful applications and spiritual adaptations for modern problems on every page, Leadership by the Book will help Christian leaders in their personal, spiritual and professional lives to find timeless answers to difficult questions.

Download or read book Leadership Lessons from Genesis written by John Elliott Churchville and published by Infinity Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11-18 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leadership Lessons from Genesis is a Leadership Development Bible Commentary on the first book of the Bible that interprets it not only in its historical context, but also in its contemporary relevance to community problem-solving. The exposition of Scrip

Download or read book Wisdom from Women in the Bible written by John C. Maxwell and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you could spend a few minutes with biblical heroines Ruth, Sarah, Mary, and others, what valuable lessons would they share with you? In the tradition of Running with the Giants and Learning from the Giants, John Maxwell shares wisdom on life and leadership inspired by the Bible-this time focusing solely on the stories of nine incredible women. Learn how God blesses the promises you keep to Him, why you should follow your heart to find your hope, and how not to miss your moment with God. Read on your own or study with a group using the provided faith-building questions. You'll enjoy the journey with Maxwell as he imagines what it would be like to visit heaven and meet giants of the faith who had their lives transformed by God. You'll gain insights from: Ruth...for when you must make a decision but don't know what to do. Sarah...for when you can't understand God and impatience threatens to overwhelm you. Mary. . .for when God asks you to do something outside of your comfort zone. The women who influenced Maxwell inspired this book, and he includes the perspectives of those closest to him in this volume. They and the giants of the faith who continue to inspire them will encourage you to fulfill your destiny and leave a lasting, positive impression on your family and the world.

Download or read book Moses and the Journey to Leadership written by Norman J. Cohen and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Share in the wisdom of the model of leadership--tap into your own potential for greatness Leaders are not simply born; they are molded through life's victories and failures, triumphs and defeats. No one exemplifies this process better than Moses, the most important and celebrated character in the Hebrew Bible. Faced with great internal and external challenges, he was sculpted into a great leader not only by circumstance, but also by his own determination and devotion to his people. In this powerful and probing examination of the enduring texts in the biblical tradition, scholar and popular teacher Dr. Norman Cohen examines Moses's journey to leadership and what he can teach you about the vision, action and skills you need to be a successful leader. Cohen relives Moses's development from lonely shepherd to founder of a nation, emphasizing the salient points you can use to enrich the different leadership roles you are called on to play in your daily life, whether it be in business, religion, politics, education or other arenas. Drawing from Moses's life, you will learn to: Articulate your expectations of others, as a group and as individuals Empower those around you to lead more responsible, ethical lives Support your co-workers and family even when they fail Challenge others to reach their highest potential

Download or read book The Genesis of Leadership written by Nathan Laufer and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rich lessons of the Bible can be your leadership guidebook. Successful leaders don't rely solely on natural charisma and organizational authority as their tickets to success. Successful leadership is a learned art form and a developed discipline. You can master the art of leadership by examining the pitfalls and achievements of past leaders and penetrating the stories of our cultural and religious heritage. The Bible is the ultimate resource for learning by example: its stories of family relationships, political beginnings and even divine encounters provide valuable lessons about leading effectively. In this empowering guidebook, Nathan Laufer walks you through the stories at the very beginning of the Bible to examine the portraits of leadership success--and failure--they contain. He reveals the life-affirming values that the Bible uses to measure its leaders beginning in the Garden of Eden; analyzes the ups and downs in Abraham's, and later Joseph's, leadership journeys; and scrutinizes the many challenges faced by Moses--and God--in the books of Exodus and Numbers. Laufer draws out from Bible stories the lessons we can use every day--lessons not only of exemplary leadership, but also of failing to lead, leading with no direction and leading in the wrong direction or to a destructive destination. Through Laufer's interpretive lenses, these ancient stories come alive to inform and inspire our leadership today and offer us direction for the future. "Nathan Laufer helps us see the stories of the Bible] in new ways, he turns them into universal paradigms that relate to situations we all face every day, and he distills his insights into practical and powerful guidelines. There is no algorithm for leadership, no cookbook recipe, but it is hard to imagine a leader at any level of an enterprise whose capabilities will not be enhanced by studying this book." --from the Preface by Dr. Michael Hammer

Download or read book Called to Lead written by John MacArthur and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2010-09-05 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes a true leader? Is leadership a title? Authority? Charisma? Whatever gets the best results? Today more than ever, Christians need a model of leadership that is based on God’s Word, that brings God glory. In Called to Lead, best-selling author, pastor, and teacher John MacArthur explains the characteristics of a leader drawn from one of the Bible’s most renowned leaders, the apostle Paul. Focusing on Paul’s letters to the church, Called to Lead shows you the twenty-six key qualities of a leader who can achieve results without forfeiting faith and obedience, qualities such as: Trustworthiness Discipline Christlikeness Sincerity Decisiveness Called to Lead presents a compelling, biblically sound explanation of the leadership God established when Jesus called and commissioned the apostles . . . and when God called you to lead.

Download or read book Let There be Leadership written by Confidence Seleme and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Leaders Fools and Impostors written by Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book of insightful essays, Kets de Vries explodes the myth that rationality is what governs the behavior of leaders and followers, and he provides a more realistic perspective on organizational functioning and the leader-follower relationship. The author shows that a great potential for distortion exists when leaders try to act out the fantasies of their followers, and explores the many psychological traps into which leaders frequently fall. Citing examples from business, history, literature, the arts, and from his own psychoanalytic and management-consulting practise, the author identifies distinct leader types. He describes, for instance, the narcissist whose drive for power and prestige can bring much-needed vitality to an organization, but whose inability to accept criticism ultimately creates a climate of subservience. He shows that entrepreneurs possess many of the qualities of the impostor, including a capacity for self-dramatization and a deep understanding of how to profit by others' wishes and desires, and he explains why entrepreneurs sometimes distort the truth about themselves and their organizations. Through numerous case studies of successful and failed leaders, Leaders, Fools, and Impostors furthers a better understanding of the leader-follower dynamic, and gives leaders the means to transform themselves.

Download or read book Religion and Contemporary Management written by Arthur J. Wolak and published by Anthem Press. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although few might think of Moses as a ‘leader’ in the contemporary business and political sense, Moses is not only among the most significant leaders in Western civilization but is also arguably the quintessential example of a powerful leader from whom much can be learned by anyone entering and occupying leadership positions. Various types of leadership approaches are considered that have been advocated by scholars over the past century. Moses’ example as described in the Bible is analyzed to assert why Moses’ approach makes for an appropriate and compelling form of leadership today. While present leadership and management vocabulary might differ from the Hebrew Bible, many of the notions advocated by modern leadership theorists appear to parallel major behaviors, traits, functions, experiences and actions ascribed to Moses, especially in the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. Anyone can view Moses through the lens of a particular religion, whether shared or not, and still learn considerably from the experience. One will find Moses depicted as heroic, charismatic, and certainly empathic. Yet, Moses also shows transactional, transformational and visionary leadership qualities. Hence, ‘Religion and Contemporary Management’ discerns why Moses represents such an important model of effective leadership for contemporary times.

Download or read book Lessons in Leadership written by Jonathan Sacks and published by Maggid. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this companion volume to his celebrated series Covenant & Conversation, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks mines the weekly Torah portions for insights into the nature of power, authority, and leadership. Based on the understanding that no man is born a leader, the book explores the principles, and perils, of becoming one. Profound, eloquent, and deeply inspiring, Lessons in Leadership reveals the biblical secrets of influence, as relevant now as they were three thousand years ago.

Download or read book God of Creation Bible Study Book written by Jen Wilkin and published by Lifeway Church Resources. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the first 11 chapters of Genesis by following three critical stages of understanding: comprehension, interpretation, and application. Teaching videos are key to the understanding of this study. Revisit familiar stories, challenge your basic knowledge, and discover deeper meanings in the text. As God reveals Himself through Scripture, we can only begin to understand ourselves when we first glimpse the character, attributes, and promises of our Creator. (10 sessions)

Download or read book Leading from Our Knees written by Joe Turnham and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading From Our Knees unlocks for you the biblical precepts of leadership by way of this powerful and easy-to-read daily lesson guide for leaders of faith. Its inspiring, scripture-based leadership lessons (one for each day of the year), along with a suggested prayer will guide you through the most difficult of your own leadership circumstances. Find out how to deal with rivals, recognize spiritual warfare, and how to grieve with those you lead. Discover society's first lobbyists in the book of Ezra. See how unlikely and reluctant leaders from Abraham to Esther to Paul became titans of faith by simply heeding God's call to leadership. Begin in Genesis and journey through a chronological study of the entire sixty-six books of the Bible. Leaders of faith should not be without this timeless, inspiring, and one-of-a-kind tool as they attempt to lead others through the great challenges of these uncertain times.

Download or read book The Making of a Leader written by Robert Clinton and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After examining the lives of hundreds of historical, biblical, and contemporary leaders, Dr. J. Robert Clinton gained perspective on how leaders develop over a lifetime. By studying the six distinct stages he identifies, you will learn to: Recognize and respond to God’s providential shaping in your life Determine where you are in the leadership development process Identify others with leadership characteristics Direct the development of future leaders This revised and updated edition includes several new appendixes and expanded endnotes, as well as an application section at the end of each chapter.

Download or read book Learning from the Giants written by John C. Maxwell and published by FaithWords. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you could spend a few minutes with the giants of faith in the Old Testament in person, what lessons would they share with you? In Learning From the Giants John C. Maxwell draws on fifty years of studying the Bible to share the stories of Elijah, Elisha, Job, Jacob, Deborah, Isaiah, Jonah, Joshua and Daniel. These people fought and won epic battles, served kings, and endured great hardships for God to come out on the other side transformed through His grace. Through them Maxwell explores timeless lessons we can learn about leadership, ourselves, and our relationship with God.

Download or read book Life Lessons from Genesis written by Max Lucado and published by HarperChristian Resources. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beginning. An origin. A foundation. Knowing where we came from says much about where we are going. Perhaps that is why the first book of the Bible is a book of beginnings. God wants us to know where we came from. Learning that will teach us much about the place we are going. The book of Genesis brings us back to the beginning of the Bible, where the foundation of life itself is explained. We learn how we were created, about the origins of sin and its fallout, and how to best relate to God – through obedience and trust. We are drawn into tales of deceit, jealousy, and outright failure, where we see how God still uses flawed people. And weaving throughout these earliest stories of humankind are the golden threads of God’s promises – promises we can trace from their origins, through the course of history, up through our lives today, and beyond us to the end of time when his final promises will at last be fulfilled. The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God’s Word. Each lesson includes an opening reflection, background information, an excerpt of the text (from the New International and New King James versions), exploration questions, inspirational thoughts from Max, and a closing takeaway for further reflection. The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting and for individual study.

Download or read book Shepherds After My Own Heart written by Timothy S. Laniak and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2015-02-05 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Old Testament professor Timothy Laniak follows the figure of the shepherd through the pages of Scripture to help today's leaders find their place in the ancient pastoral tradition.

Download or read book Familiar Leadership Heresies Uncovered written by Bruce C.E. Fleming and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2005-01-04 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever think some passages are impossible to understand? Think Again! Bruce C. E. Fleming has uncovered familiar ÒleadershipÓ heresies through careful study of the Genesis passage on the Garden of Eden and five New Testament passages on church and home life. Heresies are not good for your health, nor are they good for the life of your church. This book is an important one to read, to share, to use in group study, and to keep close at hand for reference purposes too. Think Again! about the Bible ÒClear and compelling!Ó ÒExplains why passages have been difficult.Ó ÒTaught me how to study my Bible!Ó Meet the author. Bruce has been married to Joy for more than twenty-five years and they are the parents of Christy and Mark. An ordained pastor with graduate and postgraduate degrees in theology, Bruce has been a church planter in the U.S., in Europe and in Africa. The author of Contextualization of Theology : an Evangelical Assessment, he served as Professor of Practical Theology and Academic Dean of the Bangui Evangelical Graduate School of Theology in French-speaking Africa. This book provides practical Bible study help for Christians in the U.S., Africa and worldwide. Featured contents in Familiar ÒLeadershipÓ Heresies Uncovered Part One: The ÒEdenÓ Heresies - Two Sinners in the Hands of an Angry (and loving) God: the story of Eden (Gn 2-3) - Sinners in the Hands of a Loving (& just) Judge: the story of church leaders (1 Tm 1-3) Part Two: The ÒHeadshipÓ Heresies - One body divided : the story of unequally yoked spouses (1 Peter 3:1-7) - One body, indivisible: getting along with other Christians (Ephesians 5:15-6:9) Part Three: The ÒLegalistÓ Heresies - Our rules, not God's: dealing with the proposal for special privileges (1 Co 11:2-16) - Our rules, not God's: dealing with the proposal for special restrictions (1 Co 14:34-40) Part Four: ÒHow toÓ Think Again! about the Bible - The ÒFour PrinciplesÓ and the ÒSeven Think Again Bible Study StepsÓ