Overview

This book explores contemporary metaphors of leadership from a biblical or church historical perspective. It seeks to understand the cultural, social, and organizational metaphors from the Bible and the implications for contemporary organizations. Addressing issues such as communication, mentorship, administration, motivation, change  management, education, and coaching, the authors explore concepts related to both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. This book will be a valuable addition to the leadership literature in showing how biblical leadership principles can be used in contemporary organizations.

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Author:   Joshua D. Henson
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2020
Weight:   0.565kg
ISBN:  

9783030365790

ISBN 10:   3030365794
Pages:   314
Publication Date:   12 January 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Christian Leaders as Community Organizers: Utilizing the Power Above, Within, and Around Us Christian Leaders as Change Agents: A Biblical Perspective with a Practical Application Christian Leaders as Administrators: Exemplifying Leadership as an Outgrowth of Collaboration Christian Leaders as Motivators: Prophetic Vision in Leaders Christian Leaders as Managers: Facilitating Extraordinary Outcomes through Stewardship Christian Leaders as Servants: Accept the Opportunity Christian Leaders as Artists: A Three-Ring Cord of Creativity, Imagination and Innovation Christian Leaders as Coaches: Unlocking Potential through Prophetic Relationships Christian Leaders as Ambassadors: Esther and Mordecai as Representatives of Two Kingdoms Christian Leaders as Educators: Leading a Culture of Learning and Innovation Christian Leaders as Pioneers: Compassion Gives Pioneering Leaders Their Invaluable Edge Christian Leaders as Crisis Managers: Leading When the Going Gets Tough Christian Leaders as Missionaries: 21st Century Application of a 1st Century Mission Christian Leaders as Storytellers: C.S. Lewis, God’s Master Storyteller Christian Leaders as Mentors: The Challenge of Emerging Leaders Christian Leaders as Role Models: The Life of Job as an Authentic Leader Christian Leaders as Imitators: Jesus as the Ultimate Example of Leadership

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Joshua Henson is Adjunct Professor in the School of Business & Leadership at Regent University, USA. He serves as the Editor of the Journal of Biblical Perspectives in Leadership and published the collaborative work Evaluating Employee Performance through Christian Virtues.

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