Basic Christian Leadership: Biblical Models of Church, Gospel and Ministry : Includes Study Guide for Groups or Individuals (Hardcover)

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Leadership today is no easy task. Christian leaders face pitfalls on every side, whether tensions from within the community or pressures from without. Those called to shepherd others get caught in power struggles and are tempted to abuse their pastoral authority. Pastors may rely on their own professional abilities and training rather than depend on God. Too often our models of leadership are shaped more by culture than by Christ, as we employ methods of ministry incompatible with true servanthood.

But there is hope. Lifelong pastor and renowned biblical expositor John Stott directs contemporary church leaders to the most influential leader of the early church--the apostle Paul. Unpacking the opening chapters of Paul's first epistle to the church in Corinth, Stott recovers a vision for biblical leadership, one that exemplifies the pastoral role in the midst of a troubled culture.

Pastors and church leaders will be encouraged by this stirring affirmation of the call to Christian leadership. Above all, Stott reassures us that God is at work even in the midst of our human weakness. While some of us may plant and others of us may water, ultimately it is God who brings the growth.

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Features & Benefits

* An important statement on Christian leadership

* Offers a countercultural, biblical perspective different from many popular leadership books

* Provides solid biblical exposition of 1 Corinthians 1--4

* Written by one of evangelicalism's most respected leaders

* The fruit of a lifetime of study and service

* Contains Stott's study guide and thorough indexes --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 120 pages
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press (August 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830823050
• ISBN-13: 978-0830823055
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,333,068 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, Wrong Title, October 3, 2004

By	David R. Bess (Charleston, WV) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Stott here does his usual exemplary job with the Scriptures he intends to unfold for us. His work is well-written, but has much more to do with Biblical models of church, gospel and ministry. There is very little real leadership content offered here. Perhaps the publisher altered the title a bit to make it more appealing in the Christian marketplace.

The bottom line is that if you want Stott's opinions on church leadership, keep looking. This title isn't it.