What God Does When Men Lead: The Power and Potential of Regular Guys [Hardcover]

Bill Peel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 11, 2008

Every man wants to be the kind of leader God designed—a strong, confident man who takes care of himself and the people he loves. But when you find yourself dealing with difficult coworkers on a daily basis, when your relationship with your wife seems damaged beyond repair, or when your children rebel, that destiny may seem unattainable. Best-selling author Bill Peel has good news for you if you feel you're missing out: God has created and equipped you with specific gifts that will help you to lead. Learn to embrace them, and you'll discover a richer family life, a more rewarding work environment, a transformed church—in short, a deeper and more satisfying life than you've ever imagined. Are you ready to answer God's call? Then learn to lead his way . . . and watch, amazed at what he will do.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A timely and important book for Christian men (and the women who know them). In a day when some are questioning the ‘feminization of the church,’ this book shows men how to be ‘real men’ and godly leaders. (Chuck Colson, founder, Prison Fellowship ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

Includes new chapter—Caution: Men at Prayer
Who, Me? Lead?
Let’s face it men: We may not all think of ourselves as leaders, but we each want to be the kind of man people admire . . . strong, confident, and courageous. A man whose life really makes an impact; a man who is secure in himself and who takes good care of the people he loves. But a lot of us secretly don’t believe we have what it takes to lead.
If this sounds familiar, and you feel like you’re holding back from the best life has to offer, bestselling author Bill Peel has good news: God has created and equipped you with specific gifts that will help you fulfill the plans He has for you as a man—and as a leader. In What God Does When Men Lead, Bill will show you how to discover your true power and potential, resulting in a richer family dynamic, a more rewarding work environment, a transformed church—in short, a deeper and more satisfying life than you’ve ever imagined.
Are you ready to lead God’s way? Then take the first step . . . and find out what amazing things He can do through you. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (April 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 141431549X
• ISBN-13: 978-1414315492
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,306,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, September 5, 2008

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Forgehelm - See all my reviews

This review is from: What God Does When Men Lead: The Power and Potential of Regular Guys (Hardcover)

Bill does it again. This book inspires men to take a leadership role in every aspect of there lives instead of just sitting back and waiting for the next guy to exact a positive change in society. He also walks one through the step-by-step process on how to realize these goals.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of Wisdom, January 30, 2011

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TwoCentsForGod - See all my reviews

This review is from: What God Does When Men Lead: The Power and Potential of Regular Guys (Hardcover)

One of my favorite Christian Living books to date. It is just as good as the very popular "Wild at Heart."

Bill Peel does a terrific job of challenging a man to explore major aspects of his walk with God and his love for others. Proverbs 27:17 says "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." Bill shares wise and direct insight on how the ordinary man can step up and be a man in these areas: Following God, Leading Family, Leading Workplace, Leading Community, and Leading the Church.

I also like how Bill walks through a passage of scripture. May Christian authors today share a small part of a verse and then share their thoughts. Bill walks through passages of the Bible and integrates them with wisdom. Although no Christian author is perfect, Bill accomplishes his goal - to provide a challenge for all men to grow in our walks with God.

After reading this book, I was so impressed I purchased a copy for a friend.

My only suggestion for improvement: publish as an audiobook for those men who don't enjoy reading but can listen on their daily commute.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, July 15, 2008

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Rebecca L. Johnson (New Port Richey, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What God Does When Men Lead: The Power and Potential of Regular Guys (Hardcover)

This book had a most promising title. I was planning to give this book to a male family member who needs to step up to the plate and lead spiritually. Having read the book however, I felt that it was not particularly inspiring. In addition, one quote kept me from giving the book to its intended recipient. Footnote 12 of chapter 10, in my opinion, was taken way out of context and, quite honestly, was irrelevant to the point of the book. Taken to its logical conclusion -- that financial management of the home is best left to men -- this could be quite detrimental in homes where the husband is financially clueless and the wife is the one gifted in numbers & financial understanding. True spiritual leadership empowers gifted people to use their gifts in whatever arena they are gifted and is not threatened by their expertise.