Free Ebook Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation of Current Approaches (Engaging Culture)
Free Ebook Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation of Current Approaches (Engaging Culture)
Well, even this book is given in different with the printed book; it will certainly not be big matter. You know why this site has numerous followers? Well, all detailed books feature the soft documents. It is delivered based upon the title. When you look at the internet site in this web page, finding the link to get this Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation Of Current Approaches (Engaging Culture) is easy. Just follow it as well as locate the book.
Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation of Current Approaches (Engaging Culture)
Free Ebook Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation of Current Approaches (Engaging Culture)
Story of the hobby and also life of every person will certainly be distinctive. The experience, journey, expertise, and also life has actually be done come to be the elements of the problem. Nevertheless, age doesn't become the factor of exactly how an individual becomes smarter. To be a wise individual, many means can be done. Discovering vigilantly, finding out by doing and practising, getting experience and also knowledge from other individuals, and also obtaining sources from the book become the ways of being smarter.
To earn you bit fall in love to read, we will offer the soft data of Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation Of Current Approaches (Engaging Culture) to review. Previously, you have to get it by making manage the link of the book. This book is kind of preferred book checked out by lots of people, from around the globe. When you want to do such experiences, but you still do not have enough cash, checked out a publication and also you could seem like being in your real journey.
Checking out will certainly not only meet your time easily. It will provide the ways as well as many points that can be done when analysis. Obtaining the facts, home entertainment, lesson, and also knowledge can be reached less complicated by reviewing guide. You may not just have to spare you time for your friend or family. In some cases, spending few times for reading will certainly be additionally priceless.
Nevertheless, even this publication is created based upon the truth, one that is very intriguing is that the writer is very smart to earn this book very easy to review as well as comprehend. Appreciating the great visitors to constantly have checking out practice, every author serves their ideal in offering their ideas as well as works. Who you are as well as what you are does not come to be any huge trouble to obtain this book. After visiting this website, you could examine more regarding this publication and afterwards find it to realize analysis.
From the Back Cover
Reviewing Leadership offers a comprehensive evaluation of current approaches to leadership from a discerning Christian perspective. The second edition has been updated and revised throughout.Praise for the First EditionChristianity Today 2005 Book Award Winner"While leadership studies, both secular and religious, have become very popular, most Christian works are of an experiential or testimonial nature. . . . [Reviewing Leadership] offers a more substantial consideration of the historical and theological aspects of leadership study. . . . I would recommend it to the academic or student who has already had some introduction to leadership studies, Christian or not. It helps one get a grasp of leadership as a discipline rather than a simple character trait or skill."--Richard Ramsey, Christian Education Journal"Carefully survey[s] the myriad assumptions that underlie various approaches to leadership, and how each makes sense theologically. . . . It flows across the vast literature on leadership and by the time you're done reading, you'll have an excellent grasp of the field and where to find answers to more specific questions. . . . For Christian leaders trying to make sense of popular leadership studies, this book provides the broader perspective pastors need, and helps us avoid the all too easy subversion of Jesus for the purposes of businesslike efficiency."--David Fitch, Leadership Journal"The best word to summarize this book is 'comprehensive.'. . . Properly studied, this book will allow novices in the area of leadership to discuss the topic intelligently and thus would benefit any reader."--Thomas White, Southwestern Journal of Theology"Perfect for the introductory, graduate leadership course that deals with the foundational theories and history of leadership, with a purposeful Christian worldview. . . . This book will serve an ecumenical community well with its breadth and depth of analysis of many traditions that have shaped leadership for both church and society. It is an important resource for the student of leadership."--Christina Accornero, Missiology"For the student choosing to master the field of Christian leadership, these chapters are a gold mine of references and further study."--Richard Leslie Parrott, Ashland Theological Journal
Read more
About the Author
Bernice M. Ledbetter (EdD, Pepperdine University) is practitioner faculty of organizational theory and management at Pepperdine University.Robert J. Banks (PhD, University of Cambridge) is visiting professor and associate at the Centre for the History of Christian Thought and Experience, Macquarie University.David C. Greenhalgh (EdD, Boston University) is professor of education and leadership and directs the PhD in organizational leadership program at Eastern University.
Read more
Product details
Series: Engaging Culture
Paperback: 238 pages
Publisher: Baker Academic; 2 edition (June 21, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780801036293
ISBN-13: 978-0801036293
ASIN: 0801036291
Product Dimensions:
6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
3.6 out of 5 stars
22 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#135,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
Abstract In the book Reviewing Leadership, Banks and Ledbetter do their best to give an overview of leadership. Unlike many other popular leadership books, the goal for this book is not to give leadership techniques or plans but rather to look at the historical, cultural and religious backgrounds for leadership. The authors of this book approach the subject of leadership from a biblical worldview and seek to help other Christians learn and grow in their leadership abilities. Reviewing Leadership “is particularly concerned with whether Christians’ core convictions shape their views and practices of leadership or whether these are more affected by wider cultural assumptions.†In the opening chapter of the book, the authors seek to answer the question of why leadership is such an important topic in today’s world. Before answering this question, they define leadership, saying, “leadership involves a person, group, or organization who shows the way in an area of life— whether in the short or the long-term— and in doing so both influences and empowers enough people to bring about change in that area.†Leadership is different from management; management seeks to bring stability and organization, while leadership is about bringing positive change. It is important to understand the differences between leadership and management, because they often get confused in today’s culture. After defining leadership and explaining the differences between leadership and management, the authors go on to give biblical, historical and contemporary perspectives on leadership. Most of the scripture that is explored comes from the writings and life of Paul; however, there is an explanation of how leadership has been modeled in different faith traditions. In looking at the writings of Paul and the different faith traditions, the authors point out that all spiritual leadership have the following characteristics: intentionality, reflection, self-evaluation, covenant building, intellectual integrity, ethical integrity, followership, and perpetual learning and development. These characteristics lay the foundation for spiritual leadership. As the book comes to a close, the authors take the foundation that has been laid out in the previous chapters and begins to show how leadership practices can be lived out. These practices are lived out through faithfulness, integrity and service. The authors note that these three attributes are best exhibited in the life of Jesus, who was the perfect model of leadership. Therefore, it is important to note that leadership is less about what a person does and more about who they are as a person. If true biblical leadership is going to exist, then it first must be about following Jesus: “it is only through the gift on the cross of Jesus’ life and the gift of the Spirit that people have any chance of developing into the kinds of people who have the capacity to serve and therefore lead others well.â€Concrete Response I have always been a student of leadership. I have read a number of books on the subject, and until recently, I have always viewed a leader as someone who is out in front of the people, inviting them to follow. However, over the past year, through a ministry called 3DM and classes that I have taken at Liberty University, God is starting to reveal to me the flaws in the idea that the leader is always the one out in front and ahead of the people. While the concept of an out-front leader might have some purpose and value, it limits new leaders from being formed in the life of the organization. I believe that many modern day churches are struggling with developing new leaders that can extend the kingdom of God in this world. While they might be growing numerically in attendance, they are struggling to make disciples who can make disciples, because the primary leadership in the church comes from the person speaking from the stage. Banks and Ledbetter give another concept when it comes to leadership; they suggest that leaders who can “place themselves behind others do not just give others room to take the lead but also personally back them as they do so and provide whatever resources— material, financial, and institutional— they need to succeed.†The idea of leading from behind is a new concept for me that is shifting me from always being in the spotlight to developing people behind the scenes. While not intentionally, I have limited other people in our church from leading because I am always the one up front for everyone to see. I believe this leadership style has limited our church from growing the way God has intended and has not allowed us to reproduce new leaders.Reflection I felt that Reviewing Leadership provided good insight into Christian leadership and brought to light many concepts that have made me reconsider how I am leading in my present context. However, I feel like the book, especially in the first few chapters, had a difficult time holding my attention. In exploring the historical, cultural, and religious thoughts on leadership, it lacked personal application. While the end of the book did provide some application and case studies to learn from, the book would have been better organized if personal applications were mixed in throughout all the chapters. In addition to lacking personal application, I felt the first few chapters were disorganized and jumped from one random topic to another random topic with no sense of order. The book could have been simplified and shorter shortened to present the information in a more organized and concise manner. In addition to the organization of the book, I felt as if the book never answered the question, “why is leadership important?†An entire book was filled with words describing what leadership is and how it has been used in history, but there was never an explanation about why all of this information is important for the reader to know. I think this book could have benefitted from a strong introduction that described why leadership is necessary and important in the world in which we find ourselves today. This introduction would have provided some much needed tension and a framework for the rest of the book. My leadership context is in the church world, as I am a pastor of a church. In reading through this book, I would have liked to see more examples and illustrations used that related to pastoral leadership in the church. While the authors did share a great story about Gordon Cosby, they failed to provide specifics on how Gordon decentralized power in his ministry. I would like to have read more specifics instead of vague ideas and concepts; this would have allowed me to not only have an idea about how a ministry can operate, but about how I could move my church toward a similar model.Action Earlier in this paper, I stated that I have always been a student of leadership. I have read a number of different books, attended a multitude of conferences and listened to an abundance of podcasts, all on the subject of leadership. While some of these training tools have been developed for the Christian leader, a good number of these resources have been dedicated to the secular business world. While I do believe that all truth ultimately comes from God, in reading this book, I was convicted that I do not do an adequate job making sure that these resources line up with the biblical leadership principles that are discussed in scripture. Banks and Ledbetter stated, “From a Christian point of view, it is only when the direction and the method are in line with God’s purposes, character, and ways of operating that godly leadership takes place.†I want to be considered as a strong and influential leader, but more than that, I want to be seen as a godly leader. I want people to look at my life and see me as a man full of character, integrity, humility, faith and love. This book has prompted me to put less of a focus on the cultural ideas of leadership and make biblical concepts and ideas the priority in my leadership. If I am living a godly life and leading people in a godly way, I believe that I will naturally become a strong, competent, influential leader. The second action step that I need to take in my life after reading this book, is being intentional about leading from behind the scenes. I have already been able to implement this into my ministry this past Sunday by asking one of the men in our church to fill in and preach the Sunday morning sermon. Although he had no real experience with preaching, he was willing and did a great job. I was able to coach him before and after the service on how he could improve in preaching, and it let other people in our church see that ministry and leadership does not revolve around one person. In the future, I need to start delegating more tasks to empower others to do the works of ministry while I disciple them from the behind the scenes. On Sunday mornings, I would like for another lay individual to be doing the welcome, announcements, and at times, the sermon. Having people other than myself on the platform would inspire people to step up and lead in new and different ways. I want my leadership ability to be less about fulfilling my personal potential and instead about relinquishing it to fulfill others’.
I've read a lot of bad books for college classes and this probably makes my Top Ten Worst Books list. The first 4 chapters are a collection of seemingly unrelated ideas with zero practical value. If this information were presented to me in a conversation, I would stop the person and ask why they were telling me all of this. It all seemed useless. The author never answered the "who cares" question in the book. In the last two chapters, the book got slightly more interesting, but it was still only a slight improvement over the rest of the book. I'm sure there are many great books on leadership out there that would be much more interesting and helpful than this one. As for this book, my copy will probably be making its way into a campfire in the near future.
This book refined and challenged much of what I had been taught and come to believe about leadership. It is my belief that this book has value for anyone in a position of leadership even if it does nothing more than to cause deeper thought about one's siesta listed beliefs and practices.If you are called or appointed to lead, or if you have forged your own way to a leadership position, this book can help further your journey and refine who you are.
This is perhaps the most painful book on leadership that I have ever read. It also seems to try to stand on the name "Max De Pree", the former CEO of Herman Miller, for attention and support; however, a two-page forward and a page and a half of conclusion do not make up for the 120 pages in between. While it is apparent that the authors know their material, what matters to the reader is application. The wording, structure, and presentation take what could be an exciting topic and dulls it down to an academic drag. In some areas the text headings are incompatible with the text presented, such as "biblical leadership" in the second chapter, which only gives a summary review of Paul instead of a review of biblical leadership as it would lead the reader to believe. Finally, the text could have benefited from additional editing and structuring.
It's an encyclopedia of leadership, basically. Not well-written. Confusing and full of just stuff
Extremely poorly written. Contains no logical flow, either in the paragraphs or in the book as a whole.
Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation of Current Approaches (Engaging Culture) PDF
Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation of Current Approaches (Engaging Culture) EPub
Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation of Current Approaches (Engaging Culture) Doc
Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation of Current Approaches (Engaging Culture) iBooks
Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation of Current Approaches (Engaging Culture) rtf
Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation of Current Approaches (Engaging Culture) Mobipocket
Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation of Current Approaches (Engaging Culture) Kindle