Christian Leadership

by Ellen Gould White

Ellen G. White (1827-1915) is considered the most widely translated American author, her works having been published in more than 160 languages. She wrote more than 100,000 pages on a wide variety of spiritual and practical topics. Guided by the Holy Spirit, she exalted Jesus and pointed to the Scriptures as the basis of one's faith.

82 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

In brief, Ellen Gould Harmon White was a woman of remarkable spiritual gifts who lived most of her life during the nineteenth century (1827-1915), yet through her writings she is still making a revolutionary impact on millions of people around the world. During her lifetime she wrote more than 5,000 periodical articles and 40 books; but today, including compilations from her 50,000 pages of manuscript, more than 100 titles are available in English. She is the most translated woman writer in the entire history of literature, and the most translated American author of either gender. Her writings cover a broad range of subjects, including religion, education, social relationships, evangelism, prophecy, publishing, nutrition, and management. Her life-changing masterpiece on successful Christian living, Steps to Christ, has been published in more than 140 languages. Seventh-day Adventists believe that Mrs. White was more than a gifted writer; they believe she was appointed by God as a special messenger to draw the world's attention to the Holy Scriptures and help prepare people for Christ's second advent. From the time she was 17 years old until she died 70 years later, God gave her approximately 2,000 visions and dreams. The visions varied in length from less than a minute to nearly four hours. The knowledge and counsel received through these revelations she wrote out to be shared with others. Thus her special writings are accepted by Seventh-day Adventists as inspired, and their exceptional quality is recognized even by casual readers. As stated in Seventh-day Adventists Believe ... , “The writings of Ellen White are not a substitute for Scripture. They cannot be placed on the same level. The Holy Scriptures stand alone, the unique standard by which her and all other writings must be judged and to which they must be subject” (Seventh-day Adventists Believe ... , Ministerial Association, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Washington D.C., 1988, p. 227). Yet, as Ellen White herself noted, “The fact that God has revealed His will to men through His Word, has not rendered needless the continued presence and guiding of the Holy Spirit. On the contrary, the Spirit was promised by our Saviour to open the Word to His servants, to illuminate and apply its teachings” (The Great Controversy, p. vii). The following is a more detailed account of the life and work of this remarkable woman who, meeting all the tests of a true prophet as set forth in the Holy Scriptures, helped found the Seventh-day Adventist church.

Reviews

[Mike Ncube · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a collection of Ellen White’s writings on leadership taken from manuscripts and other books that she wrote. A good job has been done in putting together all the best teachings and instructions she gave for those with the responsibility in leading Gods church.
What I found particularly enlightening is how each leader should seek to focus on areas where they have competencies. So, those with financial skills should use their talents to lead in financial matters and manage those affairs. And men who are gifted in preaching the Word should put their energies there and not take up work they are not qualified for.
This is applicable to career and worldly matters too.

[Giovanna Castro · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an inspirational book. I read another books of the author before and in this book the clearance and comprehension stayed the same. I am a seventh day Adventist and after this reading I can say that this a primordial book and necessary for every leader. It is important to show the others that the Christian leadership is different from others and in this book the author made this very clear. For final, I really recommend the reading for everyone that seek for a better way to guide people. Thanks Ellen G. White for these instructions.

[Rowena Catedrilla-Epago · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love to read it...

[Sophie B Kayongo · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many years later and the counsels Ellen White presented to the church leaders at the time are still applicable today. Any person aspiring to lead God’s blood bought people should pick this book.