Be a Leader for God's Sake [Download: PDF] [Paperback]

Bruce E. Winston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2002

Be a Leader for God's Sake presents a profound rediscovery of Jesus' principles of leadership through a study of the Sermon on the Mount showing the values-base of leadership as presented in the Beatitudes and the application to today's organizations. Dr. Winston continues to develop the biblical base of leadership as he takes the reader through the Fruit of the Spirit as presented in Galatians 5. Dr. Winston shows the profile of a leader as he presents the Romans 12 motivational/spiritual gifts.

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About the Author

Bruce E. Winston, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Leadership and Dean of Regent University's School of Global Leadership & Entrepreneurship in Virginia Beach, Virginia teaches, trains and consults in the areas of leadership and organizational development. In addition, he has 12 years of experience leading organizations in the commercial printing industry as well as 13 years of experience leading academic units at Regent University. Dr. Winston lectures and consuls in the United States as well as Canada, Europe, and South Africa. He also speaks and teaches in other areas including communication, quality improvement and marketing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: School of Global Leadership & Entrepreneurship; Revised edition (November 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972581901
• ISBN-13: 978-0972581905
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,137,593 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leadership Principles Based on Scripture, April 7, 2003

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Ashleigh Slater (Chesapeake, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Be a Leader for God's Sake (Paperback)

"Be A Leader for God's Sake" examines leadership from a Biblical perspective. In it, Winston draws from the Beatittudes and the Sermon on the Mount to provide a basis for how leaders should behave toward those under their authority.

The book is revolutionary in that it challenges the way leaders have been taught to think. Winston takes the words of Jesus and applies them in a practical manner to how leader's operate in today's organizations. He points to qualities often lacking in leadership, such as being teachable, exercising controlled discipline, and extending mercy when employees make mistakes.

"Be A Leader for God's Sake," is an asset to both those in positions of leadership and those under the authority of leaders.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Innovative Christian Perspective, April 7, 2003

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Dwarka Ramphal (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Be a Leader for God's Sake (Paperback)

Bruce Winston captures a new way of looking at both secular and Christian leadership. He uses principles from the Bible to capture leadership practices that are universal and cross-cultural. I highly recommend this reading to leaders of all organizations who care about sucess with integrity. I use this book in all of my leadership classes.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Personal Look at Jesus' Leadership Model, September 15, 2006

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Christop Glenn "uopxinsight" (Arizona, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Be a Leader for God's Sake (Paperback)

A friend gave this book to me, explaining to me the value of the beatitudes and their teachings on leadership. I have been through several military leadership courses, but I found the application of Christian principles the most effective at becoming the great leader God created me to be. I'm still learning to apply this leadership style as I'm a junior supervisor, but I have noticed an improvement in decision making based on the principles Dr. Winston explained. Thank you.