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Title: Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer (Commitment to Spiritual Growth) by J. Oswald Sanders ISBN: 0802467997 Publisher: Moody Publishers Pub. Date: 1994 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.94
Rating: 5
Summary: A Leadership Classic
Comment: Often copied and quoted, J. Oswald Sanders has left us a treasure he entitled "Spiritual Leadership." The early chapters are a bit slow as they lay the groundwork for a book that gains momentum and leaves your thinking transformed. The twenty-two concise chapters focus on God's purpose and pattern for those serving as leaders. Throughout the book skills and techniques take a backseat to integrity and character. You will be challenged to leave the romantic and self-seeking notions of leadership behind to embrace the towel and basin mindset of the true spiritual leader.
Rating: 4
Summary: Solid food for future and current leaders
Comment: In this classic, Oswald Sanders blends his own wisdom with that of others. The basic ideas come from the Bible, common sense, Sanders himself, and countless missionaries and leaders of generations past. As the cover says, these really are "principles of excellence for every believer."
The book is broken up into 22 relatively short chapters, the first few of which describe the motives for entering into leadership. Why do we need leaders? Is everyone called to leadership? There are several chapters outlining qualities a leader would do well to have and practice. I really enjoyed the practical chapters, such as "The Leader and Time," and "The Leader and Reading." The last several chapters examine many issues important for someone who has become a leader. These include the costs and responsibilities of leadership, as well as skills like delegation and replacement.
I found all the ideas very solid and I liked the many quotes and references. Sanders freely uses the ideas of others. At times the writing is a bit dry. I read it through on the second attempt. The first time I put it down because it was too dry for me at the time.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent for the Layperson and Pastor!
Comment: Chambers' book is brief (about 170 pages) yet chock full of wisdon for the person in Christian leadership, applicable for both laity and the pastorate.
The book consists of 22 chapters, each containing about 5-15 pages on a certain aspect of Christian leadership. Among the more interesting chapters were:
1. Leaders have to pay a great price to lead.
2. Reading is necessary for the leader (never stop
learning!).
3. Leaders must reproduce others.
4. Prayer is imperative for the Christian leader.
5. Honest evaluation is required for potential leaders.
6. There is a difference between natural and spiritual
leadership.
7. God searches for those who are willing to be spent for
Him.
8. God is always in control!
All in all, an excellent and highly recommended read!
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Title: Spiritual Leadership: Moving People to God's Agenda by Richard Blackaby, Henry T. Blackaby ISBN: 0805418458 Publisher: Broadman & Holman Publishers Pub. Date: 2001 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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Title: Spiritual Discipleship: With Study Questions (Commitment to Spiritual Growth Series) by J. Oswald Sanders ISBN: 0802467989 Publisher: Moody Publishers Pub. Date: 1994 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: Spiritual Maturity With Study Guide (Commitment to Spiritual Growth) by J. Oswald Sanders ISBN: 0802467970 Publisher: Moody Publishers Pub. Date: 1994 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: Courageous Leadership by Bill Hybels ISBN: 031024823X Publisher: Zondervan Pub. Date: 01 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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Title: Dynamic Spiritual Leadership: Leading Like Paul by J. Oswald Sanders ISBN: 1572930527 Publisher: Discovery Enterprises Pub. Date: 1999 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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