The book on leadership : the power of a godly influence

More than ever, people are talking about leadership. But much of today's discourse is advancing the same old misconceptions. In The Book on Leadership , best-selling author, pastor, and teacher John MacArthur sets the record straight: Leadership does not come from a job title. It isn't a matter of personality or charisma. And it isn't the same thing as iron-fisted authority. True leadership―the kind that refuses to bend to a shifting, fickle world―comes from a much deeper source. Based on the writings of one of the most effective spiritual leaders of all time―the apostle Paul―MacArthur presents the "26 Characteristics of a True Leader." Whether you are a business leader, civic leader, church leader, parent, teacher, or student, the life of Paul will empower you to unleash your own capacity for leadership.

Our country is facing a leadership crisis, with fewer leaders available than are needed. Even more distressing, the church is facing the same crisis. Failures in church leadership seem to be at an epidemic level, reminding us of the adage, As the leaders go, so go the people. With so much at stake, how can we raise up effective leaders who have genuine and lasting impact on their charge?

Author John MacArthur writes on more than 60 traits every leader needs. These elements of character form the framework from which MacArthur details the qualifications and responsibilities of effective leaders, no matter if they are full-time staff members or Christians seeking to serve God at church, home, work, and with friends.

Our country is facing a leadership crisis, with fewer leaders available than are needed. Even more distressing, the church is facing the same crisis. Failures in church leadership seem to be at an epidemic level, reminding us of the adage, "As the leaders go, so go the people." With so much at stake, how can we raise up effective leaders who have genuine and lasting impact on their charge? Author John MacArthur writes on more than 60 traits every leader needs. These elements of character form the framework from which MacArthur details the qualifications and responsibilities of effective leaders, no matter if they are full-time staff members or Christians seeking to serve God at church, home, work, and with friends. - Publisher. Introduction Part one : Paul in chains : leadership in action. Earning trust Taking the initiative Taking courage Taking charge Part two : Paul in Corinth : leadership under fire. A leader's devotion to his people Paul defends his sincerity "Who is sufficient for these things?" A leader made of clay The leader's warfare Part three : An approved workman : leadership held to a biblical standard. How not to be disqualified Who is fit to lead? Part four : Epilogue. The measure of a leader's success About the author Appendix : Twenty-six characteristics of a true leader In The Book on Leadership, best-selling author, pastor, and teacher John MacArthur sets the record straight: Leadership does not come from a job title, but from a much deeper source. Based on the writings of the apostle Paul, MacArthur presents the '26 Characteristics of a True Leader' for anyone at work, church, school, or home.