Biblical Leadership

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) model of leadership is pervasive within the fundamentalist movement of churches. This model of leadership lacks biblical warrant and creates risk to the flock of God. Consequently, not only is targeted research necessary but also a path to transition a church from the CEO model of leadership to the Shepherds and Servants model. This book offers the redemptive, theological, and practical approach for such a transition. Redemptively, the book shows how the Shepherd and Servants model is part of God's ultimate plan. Theologically, the Shepherds and Servants ...

Guarding the Heart: A Devotional Journey into Purity, Integrity, and Spiritual Leadership In a world filled with challenges and temptations, Guarding the Heart offers young men the wisdom and guidance they need to live with purity, integrity, and spiritual strength. Written by John M. O’Malley, this heartfelt devotional is a collection of letters from a father to his son, designed to instill biblical values in the hearts of young men as they navigate relationships, culture, and their faith journey. With practical insights, real-world reflections, and scriptural truths, each devotion ...

BECOME THE MAN YOU WERE BORN TO BE—STRONG, CONFIDENT, AND UNSTOPPABLE You know there’s more to life than what you’re living. You’ve been told to play it safe, stay in your lane, and suppress your true desires. But deep down, you feel the fire—the drive to reclaim your strength, purpose, and the respect you deserve. The Most Dangerous Man In The World is your guide to breaking free from the limits society has placed on you and stepping into the power God designed for you. Inside these pages, you’ll discover how to: Unleash your dangerous confidence—the kind that commands ...

In Through Colored Glasses, author Tom Harper addresses a leadership challenge identified in Proverbs 16:2: "All a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord." The author presents scripture-based lessons to help leaders unlock reality in their own organizations: how to reveal people's real desires, how to use God's Word in everyday leadership, discovering the hidden motivations behind people's words and actions.

Understanding 2nd Samuel: 24 Days of Bible Study Ready to dive deeper into the life of King David and uncover timeless lessons from God’s Word? Understanding 2nd Samuel is a 24-day Bible study guide that takes you chapter by chapter through the book of 2 Samuel, offering focused insights into David’s triumphs, struggles, and spiritual growth. Each day, you’ll explore one chapter, allowing you to study at a manageable pace and truly absorb the lessons God has for you. Inside, you’ll find: Clear overviews of each chapter to grasp the main events and themes. Practical lessons that ...

Unlock the Scribe in You is the anecdote to heal on purpose so that you can step into your full authority in the marketplace as a Faith-driven leader. It’s heaven’s blueprint for your life and the book you’re called to write as you steward a Signature Kingdom Author Brand that honors God. As you launch your book courageously over the next 90 days with our proven ten-step process you will also be positioned to: Embark on a soul-captivating journey of re-discovering your purpose, so that you can become rooted in the core identity of who you are in Christ, which will empower you to ...

Let’s be honest—work isn’t always easy. Deadlines pile up, coworkers test your patience, and some days, it feels like no one even notices the effort you put in. Whether you’re running a business, managing a team, or clocking in every morning, the workplace can be a challenging space. And for Christians, there’s an added layer: How do we honor God while striving for success? How do we balance ambition with humility? What does it really mean to be a Christian in the workplace?

Bleedership, Biblical First Aid for Leaders - a book that combines biblical principles with leadership skills. Wounds, cuts, and bruises abound wherever you find uninspired employees, a fearful staff, or a company or organization in disarray from the top down. Bleedership delivers the right medicine and the sure cure when leadership falls short. This fast-paced, page-turning book demonstrates the profound difference a godly, sound leader can make in a business, a church, or a home.

Fellowship among believers is more than just talking over coffee after church service. Biblical fellowship in New Testament times - or koinonia - had rich and varied meanings, including covenant relationship, partnership in the gospel, communion with God and others, and the sharing of earthly possessions. In True Community, best-selling author Jerry Bridges guides you through koinonia and its implications for today’s church.

Preaching is more than simply delivering a message—it is the lifeline that connects the congregation with God’s heart in every season of their spiritual journey. As a pastor or church leader, it is vital to understand that each sermon you preach must resonate with the current spiritual condition of your church. Crafting the right message for the right time requires discernment, spiritual anointing, and a deep understanding of the congregation’s needs. In Preaching the Right Sermon to Your Church: How to Discern and Deliver God’s Message for Every Season, we will explore how to ...

Don’t Try to Ride the Wave of 20th-Century Ministry Leaders, are you called to a place where Jesus’ name is most often spouted as a curse word? Because in the 21st-century, the culture is shifting. The “easy places” are increasingly post-Christian—even pre-Christian. If you want to minister successfully right now, you must: • Learn the mind-shifts necessary to make disciples in the world as it exists today • Rethink outmoded ideas of funding, metrics, and team-building • Find out how to model a faith community that’s relevant to the needs of the culture where God’s ...

Embark on a captivating exploration through the tumultuous times of the Book of Judges, where faith and frailty intersect in a tapestry of human experience. "Understanding Judges" unveils the gripping narratives of ancient Israel's leaders, known as judges, who rose to deliver their people in times of crisis. This Compelling Study Guide Offers: Clear Summaries: Each chapter is concisely summarized to provide a comprehensive understanding of the events and themes. Timeless Lessons: Discover enduring lessons for navigating the challenges of leadership and understanding the moral choices that ...

"For many years I struggled to lead in a difficult environment. My colleagues seemed to thrive on conflict. I sure didn't. I tried to be a servant, but I couldn't compete with their charisma and intensity." Whether you lead in a church or the marketplace, you probably relate to Tom Harper's desire to serve with strength. This book is the result of his three-year search through the Bible for wisdom on how to establish authority, overcome resistance, develop boldness, and manage conflict.

In this audiobook, you'll learn how to build a business partnership with God, changes you can make in your work habits, and the laws you should follow to reap the benefits of your partnership with God and others.

Unlock the timeless wisdom of 1st Kings with this easy-to-follow devotional study guide, designed to help you understand the powerful themes of leadership, choice, and divine judgment in the Bible. In "God’s Kingdom and Human Choices: 1st Kings Simplified", you'll explore the rise and fall of kings, the role of prophets, and how God's will shapes the lives of His people—both in ancient Israel and in our lives today. This 22-day devotional guide takes you through each chapter of 1st Kings, offering clear, concise summaries and reflections that bring the biblical text to life. Each day, ...

Every Leader Will be Tested The mark of a great leader is their ability to withstand the inevitable trials of leadership. The greater your call, the greater these tests will be. Larry Kreider, International Director of DOVE International, offers Biblical wisdom for standing strong through the storms. Whether you are a leader in your home, work, community, or church, this book is your resource for not only surviving the trials of leadership, but welcoming them! Gain practical tools to… • Prepare for the coming tests. • Leverage problems to develop maturity. • Grow in humility through...

Discover how every member of the body of Christ is affected and empowered for ministry when elders give healthy oversight to the church. This biblical model communicates the family character of the church as teams of servant-leaders equip, protect, and love the local church. Complete with evaluation questionnaires, sabbatical guidelines, sample church by-laws, keys to developing a vision statement, biblical steps to make godly decisions, maintaining a leader’s health, and much more.

"This book is a masterful description of the distinct difference biblical leadership makes. Mike Ayers has addressed this issue in a scholarly, yet very practical way. We have needed these pages that focus so clearly on the Word of God and the biblical description of leadership.” —James T. Draper Jr.President Emeritus, LifeWay Christian Resources" "In Power to Lead, Mike Ayers shares a wealth of practical wisdom, but he goes first and foremost at the most important component of biblical leadership—the heart. This challenging and insightful work is a must-read for anyone wanting to ...

IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A "MALE" AND A "FEMALE?" DID GOD THE FATHER HAVE A SPECIFIC PLAN AND PURPOSE FOR A MAN? Our society has undergone an evolutionary shift in which right is now considered wrong, evil is praised, and generational traditions, values, and morals are shunned. And what has been defined and understood through anatomy, science, and research is now considered irrelevant or obsolete. Social media, academia, liberal ideology, and woke concepts are now threatening the true biblical definition of whom a man is supposed to be. And I want to challenge you, my friend, to ...

If we desire to honor God in all we do, we need to be in his Book every day. Through the Bible, God offers us so much more wisdom for living and leading-and for every domain of life—than anything this world can ever give us. That's why Hobby Lobby founder and CEO David Green wrote The Leader's Devotional. By sharing the biblical principles that are the foundation of his life and leadership, he challenges and encourages each of us to seek God's guidance for our lives, for our families, and for our organizations.