The Making of a Biblical Leader: A Practical Guide to Leading Others Well

by Robert Furrow (Editor), Erwin W. Lutzer (foreword)

Contributors
Robert Furrow | Sean McDowell | Frank Turek | Gary Hamrick | Skip Heitzig | Lenya Heitzig
David Guzik | Daniel Fusco | Ed Taylor | Jim Gallagher

Looking at Effective Christ-Centered Leadership

While there are many traits that effective Christian and secular leaders share in common, there is one trait that sets them apart. For the Christian leader, every standard and measure of greatness is drawn not from profit margins, popularity, or worldly acclaim, but uniquely from the Word of God.

The Making of a Biblical Leader explores the essentials of spiritually guided leadership, both in character and in practice, for those seeking to grow in their ability to lead with wisdom and integrity. With contributions from ten trusted ministry leaders grounded firmly in Scripture, this inspiring and practical resource will help you
  identify the biblical markers of godly leadership successfully navigate difficult leadership situations build long-lasting relational bridges embrace the transformative power of suffering and more!  
Whether you’re leading a church, serving in your community, managing a business, or guiding others in any capacity, you’ll find powerful, proven principles of Christ-centered leadership that will bolster your kingdom impact for years to come.
 

Genres: Leadership, Faith

224 pages, Paperback

Published August 5, 2025

Reviews

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a high school principal I have read my fair share of leadership books over the years. I was overjoyed to see this new title from Harvest House that addressed leadership from a biblical perspective. This is a wonderful book for leaders of any field of work as the principles of biblical leadership apply to all facets of life. Each chapter is written by a different minister or Christian apologist. I found great value in all the chapters, but one stood out to me as particularly meaningful as it has direct application to something I’m grappling with currently. The chapter on leading through crises was full of wisdom and practical tips for me. These two Charles Spurgeon quotes are now going to be in my office as daily reminders.

“You can’t always stop people’s tongues, and therefore the best thing to do is to stop your own ears and never mind what is spoken. There is a world of idle chit-chat abroad.” Charles Spurgeon

“Judge it to be a small matter what men think or say of you, and care only for their treatment of your Lord. If you are naturally sensitive do not indulge the weakness, nor allow others to play upon it.” Charles Spurgeon

Many thanks to Harvest House for a complimentary copy of this book! All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

[Brent Furrow · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book, and not just because I share the same last name as the general editor and author (no relation). I often found myself pausing in the middle of chapters to pray, and this book will transform your thinking.

One of my favorite sections dealt with the whole “leaving a legacy” thing that a lot of churches push and how it’s not a biblical principle. The only thing we should concern ourselves with is that upon our death, our Redeemer says, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Matt 25:21) Exactly! Leaving a “legacy” often alludes to pride, and is the antithesis of humbleness. Whereas the challenge is to move mountains for God, but seek solely his blessing as a reward and not praise of man.

I feel like this book just scratched the surface, and I’d love to read a follow up on this subject. No other book that I’ve found really taps into the macro-leader approach like this book does. Highly recommend!