The Good Book on Leadership Case Studies from the Bible

by Borek, John; Lovett, Danny; Towns, Elmer L.

• ISBN13: 9780805431674
• ISBN10: 0805431675
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-03-01
• Publisher: B&H Academic

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