The Good Book on Leadership Case Studies from the Bible

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Pub. Date: 2005-03-01
Publisher(s): B&H Academic
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Summary

The Bible is replete with leadersthe good, the bad, and the uglyand they all have a lesson to teach. However, a closer examination of these personalities reveals much about the character of leadership. The Good Book on Leadershipexamines these leaders on a case-by-case basis to unveil the biblical models for leadership. These models apply not just to pastors but also to business, sports, overnment, and even the military. God's Word provides us with what we need to knowfor any situationto provide godly leadership and guidance.

Author Biography

John Borek is President Emeritus of Liberty University. He holds a Ph.D. in business administration.He resides in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Danny Lovett has led Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary since 1996. His previous books include Rod of the Spirit: A Journey into the Spirit-Filled Life and Jesus Is Awesome: Christian Life and Evangelism. He resides in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Elmer Towns is dean of the B.R. Lakin School of Religion at Liberty University, which he cofounded with Jerry Falwell. His books include Fasting for Spiritual Breakthroughs, Praying the Lord’s rayer for Spiritual Breakthroughs, and Praying the 23rd Psalm. He resides in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Not Methods but Leadership 1(4)
The Nature of Leadership
5(18)
Abraham: The Entrepreneurial Leader
23(11)
Jacob: The Pragmatic Leader
34(11)
Joseph: The Decision-Making Leader
45(12)
Joseph: The Strategic Leader
57(10)
Moses: The Charismatic Leader
67(9)
Moses: The Administrative Leader
76(13)
Moses: The People Management Leader
89(12)
Joshua: The Equipped Leader
101(11)
Joshua: The Confrontational Leader
112(11)
Samson: The Flawed Leader
123(10)
Saul: The Failed Leader
133(10)
David: The Growing Leader
143(10)
Solomon: The Transitional leader
153(10)
Hezekiah: The Crisis Leader
163(8)
Ezra: The Spiritual Leader
171(10)
Nehemiah: The Managerial Leader
181(9)
Daniel: The Subordinate Leader
190(9)
Esther: The Interventional Leader
199(9)
Shepherd: The Servant Leader
208(9)
Jesus: The Mentoring Leader
217(9)
Peter: The Self-Correcting Leader
226(10)
Paul: The Visionary Leader
236(10)
Paul: The Training Leader
246(15)
Endnotes 261

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