The God who goes before you : pastoral leadership as Christ-centered followership / Michael S. Wilder and Timothy Paul Jones.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilder, Michael S., author.

Jones, Timothy Paul, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christian leadership.

Leadership.

Pastoral theology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx, 268 pages)

Other Title:

God who goes before you: a biblical and theological vision for leadership.

Place of Publication:

Nashville, Tennessee : B&H Academic, [2018].

Summary:

"In the God Who Goes Before You, Michael S. Wilder and Timothy Paul Jones establish a foundation for Christian leadership that draws not from human assumptions, but from the wisdom of God. By considering the whole canon of Scripture as their supreme and sufficient authority, Wilder and Jones present both pastors and laity with a Christ-centered, kingdom-focused vision of godly leadership. When it comes to leadership, there is much to be learned from empirical research and from marketplace leaders. However, without Scripture as our authority, flawed views of God's purposes and human nature will skew our understanding of the character and practices of God-called leaders. In this book, Wilder and Jones redefine leadership as Christ-centered followership and present a radically countercultural perspective on leadership practices in the church today." -- From back of book.

Contents:

PART ONE: FOUNDATIONS FOR LEADERSHIP THROUGH FOLLOWERSHIP

1. What if Jesus didn't lead like Jesus? Redefining Christian leadership

2. The king says: Foundations for leadership in the creation, Fall, and Exodus

PART TWO: OLD COVENANT PRECEDENTS FOR LEADERSHIP THROUGH FOLLOWERSHIP

3. The quest for justice: Judges and kings in Israel

4. A devoted community: Priesthood and prophecy in Israel

5. The shepherd leader: A protector and provider who is present with His people

PART THREE: NEW COVENANT PRACTICES FOR LEADERSHIP THROUGH FOLLOWERSHIP

6. The shepherd's call: Fearing and following God

7. The shepherd's commission: Living as a leader who follows, feeds and dies

8. The shepherd's identity: Learning to lead as a fellow elder and brother

CONCLUSION: Leadership as a followership that leads to the cross.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9781433671135

9781433691690

1433691698