Leading From the Foundation Up: How Fearing God Builds Stronger Leaders - Hardcover

David M. Cook; Shane W. Parker

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1601789815 ISBN 13: 9781601789815

Publisher: Reformation Heritage, 2023

Synopsis

Why do some leaders stay the course and grow in wisdom while others fall into abuse, deception, and immorality? The Bible gives a clear answer by grounding every leadership competency in one quality: the fear of the Lord. In Leading from the Foundation Up, David Cook and Shane Parker offer the only book focused on Christian leadership philosophy and practice rooted in reverential awe. Standing on this foundation, they walk readers through the elements of leadership that help followers flourish. Developing and seasoned leaders alike will benefit from this uniquely biblical approach as they grow in character and competency for the sake of the church.

About this title

About the Author

DAVID M. COOK serves as Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Greenwood, IN. He received an M.A. in Christian Worship and a Doctor of Educational Ministry in Leadership from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Cook is married to Emily, and they have four young children.

SHANE W. PARKER serves as the Director of the Doctor of Educational Ministry program and Associate Professor of Leadership and Educational Ministries at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has over 20 years of local church ministry service and over 15 years of academic administration and professorial experience in the discipline of leadership. He is the co-author of Transformission: Making Disciples through Short-term Missions and A Pastor's Life: Practical Wisdom from the Puritans. Dr. Parker is married to Lydia, and they have two children.

From the Back Cover

Faithful leaders are among God's greatest gifts to His church. But the question remains: How are faithful leaders formed?

In Leading from the Foundation Up, David Cook and Shane Parker make the case that the fear of God is the beginning of Christian leadership. Dispelling worldly models rooted in pride or charisma, they contend that godly leaders will only flourish in the greenhouse of a gospel-rooted awe of God. Perfect for discipleship studies and small groups, this book will remind developing and seasoned leaders alike that courageous leaders are humble, fearful followers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Reformation Heritage
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1601789815
• ISBN 13: 9781601789815
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160