The Making of a Leader : Recognizing the Lessons and Stages of Leadership Development

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. Cover Title Page Endorsements Copyright List of Illustrations Foreword Preface Preface to the Revised Edition Introduction: Who Needs These Lessons Anyway? Chapter 1: A Letter to Dan, the Intern Chapter 2: The Basis for Lessons: The Big Picture Chapter 3: Foundational Lessons: Inner-Life Growth Processes Chapter 4: Second Lessons: Ministry Maturing Processes —Part I Chapter 5: Second Lessons: Ministry Maturing Processes —Part II Chapter 6: Ongoing Lessons: Guidance and Other Multi-Phase Processes Chapter 7: The Deepening Lessons: Life Maturing Processes Chapter 8: Integrating the Lessons of Life: Toward a Ministry Philosophy Chapter 9: Accepting the Lessons of Life: The Leadership Challenge Appendix A: Observations on Leadership Selection Appendix B: Annotated List of Materials Dealing with Ministry Philosophy Appendix C: Annotated List of Materials Dealing with Finishing Well Appendix D: Three Papers On Finishing Well Glossary Bibliography About the Author General Index Scripture Index "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. This revised and updated edition includes several new appendices and expanded endnotes as well as an application section at the end of each chapter." -- Publisher's description