Leadership in Christian Perspective

Biblical Foundations and Contemporary Practices for Servant Leaders

By: Justin A. Irving, Mark L. Strauss

Narrated by: Tim Andres Pabon

Leadership in Christian Perspective brings the best of leadership theory and research together with biblical reflection and examples of leadership in action. Combining expertise in leadership studies and biblical studies, Justin Irving and Mark Strauss explore how leadership models have moved from autocratic and paternalistic leader-centered models toward an increased focus on followers. They show how contemporary theories such as transformational leadership, authentic leadership, and servant leadership take an important step toward prioritizing and empowering followers who work with leaders to accomplish organizational goals. Organized around "nine empowering practices," this practical guide is accessible to all Christian students of leadership. It integrates solid research in leadership studies with biblical and theological reflection on the leadership ideas that are most compatible with Christian faith, making it an important resource for professors and students in leadership and pastoral theology courses, pastors and church leaders, and Christian business leaders.

©2019 Justin A. Irving and Mark L. Strauss (P)2019 Baker Publishing Group

A good summary of a Christian approach to leadership

The authors take contemporary leadership research that coheres with a Biblical worldview and present this leadership philosophy as a finished product. A helpful summary.

Delivers the goods on Christian Leadership

Sound Biblical Analysis, Lucid Contemporary Insight, Engaging Practicum! Now for another dip to go deeper…

Great and applicable at every point

This is the first book I’ve read that actually demonstrates a Biblical perspective in leadership. The authors are very clear and explicit in how they unpack the details and subsequently demonstrate their expertise though how they unpack everything and cite appropriate voices in the conversations