Saint Peter's Principles: Leadership for Those Who Already Know Their Incompetence - Hardcover

Peter A. Lillback

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1596381930 ISBN 13: 9781596381933

Publisher: P & R Publishing Co (Presbyterian & Reformed), 2019

Synopsis

In The Peter Principle, Dr. Laurence J. Peter argued that competent employees are promoted until they reach positions where they are incompetent. Any wise leader, then, can learn from Saint Peter‚"‚€‚"a man who knew his own incompetence, trusted in Christ, and met his deficiencies through the insights of God's Word.

In this comprehensive handbook, Peter Lillback, president of Westminster Theological Seminary, uses the apostle Peter's life and writings to guide men and women through the details and daily challenges of leadership in any arena. Readers will think through their relationships, productivity, management style, communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, integrity, and more. Practical spiritual exercises help to put the lessons of each short chapter into action.

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Review

"I have never read a book on leadership quite like this one. . . . A treasure-house of wisdom to be digested slowly." -- D. A. Carson "Emeritus Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School"

"Indispensable, practical, historical. . . . So well organized that a potential leader in crisis can turn straight to the section that solves that particular leadership dilemma, get the answer, and head into the next meeting." -- Louie Gohmert "Member, US House of Representatives, Texas's First Congressional District"

"This is a remarkable book, filled with practical, biblical wisdom. . . . Highly recommended." -- Wayne Grudem "Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies, Phoenix Seminary"

"One of the very best, most relevant books on leadership available today." -- Charles McGowan "President, McGowan Search, Inc."

"An astonishing book. . . . that every Christian leader should read." -- Richard L. Pratt Jr. "President, Third Millennium Ministries"

"In this book, Peter Lillback shows us that the true 'impostors' are the ones who think they are, in fact, competent for the task before them. Lillback is known for his mentorship and equipping of the next generation. This book will enable you to participate in such wise guidance." -- Russell Moore "President, The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention"

"This is a rich, wonderfully instructive and helpful compendium of wisdom on all aspects of leadership." -- Alistair Begg "Senior Pastor, Parkside Church, Bainbridge, Ohio"

"Once in a while a book emerges that is so profoundly insightful, it must go to the top of the stack. . . . Dr. Peter Lillback nails the measure of a successful life marked by leadership." -- Hugh Jacks "Owner, Potential Enterprises"

"Dr. Lillback's knowledge of Scripture . . . is nothing but amazing." -- Rosemary Jensen "Founder and President, Rafiki Foundation"

"Thoroughly realistic, yet principled, this work now sets the standard for grasping and executing full-orbed leadership." -- Jeffery J. Ventrella "Senior Counsel and Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs & Training, Alliance Defending Freedom"

About the Author

Peter A. Lillback is president and professor of historical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He has served in pastoral ministry for over thirty years as well as authored books and numerous articles in the fields of the Reformation and the post-Reformation era.

About this edition

• Publisher: P & R Publishing Co (Presbyterian & Reformed)
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1596381930
• ISBN 13: 9781596381933
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 632