Humble Leadership: Being Radically Open to God's Guidance and Grace (Paperback)

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Product Description

There comes a point at which leaderhsip can break down precisely because of our success as leaders. When confidence turns to pride and arrogance, we lose sight of the people that we have been called to serve and become consumed with following our own vision. Graham Standish offers a way forward that moves us through this paradox by seeking to humbly follow God's plans rather than our own. Humble leadership, grounded in the teachings of Jesus, means recognizing that what we have and who we are is a gift from God, and our lives should reflect our gratitude for this gift. It requires us to be radically and creatively open to God's guidance, grace, and presence in everything. When we lead out of such openness, God's power and grace flow through us. The path Standish proposes is not easy. Humble leadership can be personally dangerous, exposing our weakness, powerlessness, fear, and anxiety. Our cultural need for strength infects Christian leaders with a pride that causes them to ignore biblical teachings on humility. But a humble leader says to God, "I'm yours, no matter where you call me to go, what you call me to do, and how you call me to be. I will seek your will and way as I lead others to do the same."

About the Author

N. Graham Standish is pastor of Calvin Presbyterian Church in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, a church devoted to following Christ through prayer and spirituality. He is the author of the best-selling Becoming a Blessed Church and other books and articles on spirituality and spiritual direction.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: The Alban Institute (February 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566993369
• ISBN-13: 978-1566993364
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #265,465 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and helpful, October 10, 2007

By	E. Gara "post-modern rev." (So-Cal) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this book because the title was provocative. What I've discovered is an insightful and helpful book! Standish clearly writes to those who are called to be spiritual leaders in this time. His use of wisdom from great spiritual writers, contemporary examples and his own ministry blend well. I would recommend this to anyone looking for ways to grow spiritually as well as in leadership.

5.0 out of 5 stars great book for anyone, June 14, 2009

By	David J. Adams Jr. - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book not only for pastors, but anyone serving in a leadership position within the church

5.0 out of 5 stars Humble Leadership, February 24, 2009

By	Laura K. Emerick - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I recommend this book for anyone who wants to explore how they are relating to God and people. The author gives profound insight into how we can grow in talking with God and helping others talk with God.