Sep 20, 2016 the principles, however, which i admire most are found in the leadership style of jesus. A favorite christian book, this book helps you free yourself from the tryhard lifestyle, so you can follow jesus instead. He identifies seven practical principles for todays leaders, to assist them with everything from. Jesus the humble leader andrew gordonbrown a talk on good friday at the stonyhurst easter retreat 2011 christs death in a leadership context robert k greenleaf is the man who in 1970 coined the phrase zservant leadership in his book the servant as leader. Our world clamors to get ahead and fights for control. Excellent book the section on team minstry and how jesus selected and developed his team was particularly good. May 29, 2014 you can also add any book not on the list by writing the title in other or in the comments ill add these to the end of the post under reader suggestions. Jesus was willing to invest in people others would have dismissed.
Wilkes opens the book with the powerful principle of learning how to humble ones self. I think this is a must read for pastors and christian leaders. The results speak for themselves, but the true value is the positive impact you will have on peoples lives within your sphere of influence. There are some great principles in this book for leaders. Phil is coauthor with ken blanchard of the bestselling lead like jesus book. He also brings to the task the competency of a biblical scholar, drawing upon his ph.
For more practical insights on leadership, see free sample pages from the authors book, leadership matters. Servant leadership 1 lion of judah po box 26747, prescott valley, az 86312 9287750083 jesus on leadership becoming a servant leader whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and who. Jesus on leadership becoming a servant leader student. Jesus on leadershipa must read for those who value their family. With this christian leadership book, you can encounter jesus every day. This book is a must read for the modern pastor and church leader. Wilkes discusses every aspect of an honorable servant leaderfrom humbling your heart to building.
Not as good as the other book im reading on christian leadership, which is lead like jesus, by blanchard and hodges. The jesus centered life, christian books, christian. The father the first proof jesus offers to confirm his leadership role is the witness of god the father. If youre leading this study with teenagers, these facilitators guide is a must to meaningful discussion of this topic. His ideas have influenced an entire generation of management. Master the leadership skills you need to be your very best. Here are 12 leadership principles of jesus that inspire me.
This book gives you a good overall picture of leadership by looking at. Discover the essence of transformative leadership by studying h. Book overview discover the essence of transformative leadership by studying how jesus led. Gene and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Jesus demonstrated true servant leadership in his kingdom that was in stark difference to the leadership of the kingdom of darkness and the current form of leadership exercised in the jewish religious system of his day. William mitchell, author of building strong families, founder of power of positive students. May 10, 2017 5 characteristics of jesus leadership 1.
Timeless wisdom on servant leadership is an explanation of seven practically applicable principles of servant leadership taken from biblical accounts of jesus life and ministry. Mar 24, 2010 instead, jesus focused on true depth and longterm impact. The paperback of the jesus on leadership workbook by dr. Jesus on leadership is a great book that takes much of the timeless principles of servant leadership and brings them to the forefront of how leaders need to be leading today.
Becoming a servant leader student edition member book. Gene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. Gene wilkes takes up the nature of jesus s leadership approach, the qualities and techniques used by the master teacher during his earthly ministry as recorded in the four canonical gospel accounts. This bible study attempts to develop leaders by following the pattern of jesus ministry of training people to do kingdom work. It takes an intentional approach like the one gene wilkes offers in this sixweek study that helps students pattern their leadership skills after the example of jesus. His bold actions and words separated him from the leaders of his day, and they still contrast starkly with many of the widelypracticed habits of leadership today. The gospel of luke contains a wealth of insights into the principles of leadership as jesus would display them. Lots of great insights and love that it is biblical in nature. He identifies seven practical principles for todays leaders, to assist them with everything from humbling their hearts to. Wilkes is definitely a source of excellent leadership and the reason behind its practice. What makes this book unique is both the thorough examination of jesus style of leadership in the gospels as well as the strength of the points.
There are passages of scripture within the bible that define the servant role of jesus. He pulls from many respected experts on leadership and presents jesus leadership in a very approachable way. Christ jesus, though he was in the form of god, did not count equality with god a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant phil. Here are 9 characteristics of jesus as a servant to consider. William mitchell, author of building strong families. Aug 05, 2016 when it comes to leadership, jesus broke and continues to break the mold. Publishers description discover the essence of transformative leadership by studying how jesus led. Gene wilkes, is a 6session adult bible study that leads members of the body of christ to apply biblical principles of servant leadership to all areas of their ministries. Two other important findings that relate to our conversation. It is divided into daily studies with a common goal for the each week. Sep 03, 1998 jesus on leadership is a great book that takes much of the timeless principles of servant leadership and brings them to the forefront of how leaders need to be leading today.
He identifies seven practical principles for todays leaders, to assist them with everything from humbling their hearts to building a. Becoming a servant leader originated in a local church setting and, since its first printing in 1998, has continued to provide direction and aid to churches worldwide. Gene wilkes may change your whole view of leadership. An important contribution can be found in the history of the society of jesus, quite possibly the largest and most ancient enterprise in the world. Servant leadership 1 lion of judah po box 26747, prescott valley, az 86312 9287750083 jesus on leadership becoming a servant leader whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and who ever wants to be first must be slave of all.
The theme often stated, implicitly if not explicitly, is that this itinerant galilean living 2000 years ago models leadership ideally suited for the modern day ceo or clevel executive. Jesus on leadershipjoins many books about leadership in church and business. I have really enjoyed going through this book as i prepare for marriage and fulltime overseas missions. At the core of these matters of character is integrity.
Jesus on leadership, student edition, has been edited with you in mind. Discover the essence of transformative leadership by studying how jesus led. Leadership insights from jesus that can be seen in the secular world are peppered within the pages of this book. I had the privelege of spending a day with wilkes in which i discovered he is truly a humble servant of god who has been given a passion for developing servant leaders. Jesus on leadership ebook christian book distributors. Lessons from the greatest leadership role model of all times provides clearcut methods through biblical stories, lifeapplication examples and reflective questions that readers can incorporate into their lives. Jesus focused on personal leadership firstmatters of character. The example of jesus s leadership through the new testament is clearly shown. Living like a attitude of jesus when you are in seminary was excellent.
Becoming a servant leader student edition member book it was amazing 5. C gene wilkes leadership in the kingdom of god is different from leadership in the world. The devil takes jesus to a high mountain, and shows jesus all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor, and says, all this i will give you, if you will fall down and worship me. Selfleadership precedes team leadership and public influence. Biblical principles on servant leadership are great, empowerment, accountability and mentoring. Jesus, the greatest servant leader lead like jesus. This refreshing book deserves top priority on your reading list. Articles and books proliferate extolling the virtues of leadership exemplified in jesus of nazareth. Training servant leaders will be a task of the church until christ returns. If you cant lead yourself, you cant and shouldnt lead others. Without integrity, no one will follow you, and if no one is following you.
Whether you are new to leadership or a seasoned veteran this book is a refreshing and challenging look at the basics of leadership. Gene wilkes takes up the nature of jesuss leadership approach, the qualities and techniques used by the master teacher during his earthly ministry as recorded in the four canonical gospel accounts. He identifies seven practical principles for todays leaders, to assist them with everything. There are many more interesting findings in this book, and id encourage you to read further. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. But this is how jesus lived countercultural, redefining who a leader should be. Timeless wisdom on servant leadership 9780842318631 by c.
Fba items qualify for free shipping and amazon prime. None of the points discussed in the book required the use of jesus to make. The obvious flaw in the book is the blatant neglect of the transformational power of the holy spirit in the life of the disciples not staff. Gene wilkes and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. By following the pattern of jesus ministry of training people to do kingdom work, jesus on leadership. He identifies seven practical principles for todays leaders, to assist them with everything from humbling their hearts to building a team for christ. This bible study paints a biblical portrait of servant. Its as if the author wrote a management book then inserted jesus into portions of it. C gene wilkes seven principles to assist leaders with everything from humbling their hearts to building a team for christ. Copy in good condition, no tears, creases or marks. Leadership in the kingdom of god is different from leadership in the world.
His book arises from his own experience and deep reflections upon the nature of christian leadership as it is practiced in the setting of a large. Our final project was the spiritual gifts survey and i learned that i have more discernment and knowledge. By following the pattern of jesus ministry of training people to do kingdom work, jesus on leadership helps develop church members into servant leaders. Timeless wisdom on servant leadership by wilkes, c. The temptation of jesus was to adopt the leadership strategy of herod.
This bible study attempts to develop leaders by following the pattern of jesus. Gene wilkes, a popular conference speaker, describes how jesus led. Timeless wisdom on servant leadership from the worlds largest community of readers. Jan 20, 2016 4 powerful leadership lessons from jesus. His book arises from his own experience and deep reflections upon the nature of christian leadership as it is practiced in the setting of a large, baptist church in the southern united states. That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or oppressed by demons. Jesus on leadership becoming a servant leader, student edition paperback student edition, december 1, 1999. The gospel of mark begins by telling the reader about nine characteristics of jesus as a leader when you read the first chapter of mark, there are some distinctive traits of christ that every team leader can learn. The title of this book is jesus on leadership and it was written by c. And the whole city was gathered together at the door. William mitchell, author of building strong families, founder of. Mar 20, 2015 in his book, jesus on leadership, author and pastor c. Gene wilkes, is a 6session adult bible study that leads members of the body of christ to apply biblical principles of.
Free pastors and christian leadership resources for your church ministry and congregation at. For the purposes of our time together, im focusing on the characteristics of the successful leader, and correlating that with jesus leadership style. There are far more things to be said about the lord jesus christs remarkable leadership than any single article or book could possibly cover, but i want to point out a few of the attributes and skills he demonstrated so perfectly. Cofounder of the lead like jesus organization, he serves as its chief content officer. The jesuscentered life from group publishing is a rick lawrence book that invites you to explore the magnetic force of the real jesus. Top 10 christian leadership books headhearthand blog. This is a great book for those looking for a guide on servant leadership. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Interested in growing christian servant leaders in the next generation. Seven principles to assist leaders with everything from humbling their hearts to building a team for christ. Jesus on leadership becoming a servant leader, student. The book is full of highly practical examples of how jesus led, and should be read by all christian leaders. Stacey whitt, youth minister at legacy drive baptist church, plano, texas, and gene wilkes, writer of the adult version of jesus on leadership.
This book changed me dramatically, challenging me in many different aspects of leadership. They submit that, its not about you, that there is a better wayand that way is jesus as a leadership model. In his book, jesus on leadership, author and pastor c. These same skills and qualities are important for us all if we wish to succeed as leaders in any lasting way. Theyre servant leaders because they follow jesus, who did not come to be.