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Using Authority Well: A Concise Guide for Men
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Expected 7 Apr 26Accessible Guide from 9Marks Equips Men to Steward Their God-Given Authority
Every position of power—in homes, churches, and boardrooms—has the potential to strengthen people or to harm them. Bad leaders abuse their authority or abdicate it. And their actions breed distrust in authority generally. Yet what do godly authority and leadership look like—the kind that causes people to flourish?
Many men today have lost their bearings when it comes to leadership. In this condensed version of his book Authority, Jonathan Leeman equips men to take hold of the authority they've received and responsibly steward it for the good of others.
Exploring the domains of marriage, fatherhood, church, and the workplace, he offers practical, Scripture-based advice for daily life. This accessible guide, perfect for men's groups, helps listeners submit to God and gain biblical wisdom for their most important roles.
Practical Advice for Various Areas of Biblical insights for fathers, husbands, employers, church pastors, and more Adapted from Jonathan Leeman's Book Authority : Features condensed content Perfect for Small Groups and Men's With engaging questions throughout, this is a great resource for churches and mentors Includes a New Introduction and a Chapter with Advice for Single Men
Every position of power—in homes, churches, and boardrooms—has the potential to strengthen people or to harm them. Bad leaders abuse their authority or abdicate it. And their actions breed distrust in authority generally. Yet what do godly authority and leadership look like—the kind that causes people to flourish?
Many men today have lost their bearings when it comes to leadership. In this condensed version of his book Authority, Jonathan Leeman equips men to take hold of the authority they've received and responsibly steward it for the good of others.
Exploring the domains of marriage, fatherhood, church, and the workplace, he offers practical, Scripture-based advice for daily life. This accessible guide, perfect for men's groups, helps listeners submit to God and gain biblical wisdom for their most important roles.
Practical Advice for Various Areas of Biblical insights for fathers, husbands, employers, church pastors, and more Adapted from Jonathan Leeman's Book Authority : Features condensed content Perfect for Small Groups and Men's With engaging questions throughout, this is a great resource for churches and mentors Includes a New Introduction and a Chapter with Advice for Single Men
128 pages, Paperback
Expected publication April 7, 2026
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About the author
Jonathan Leeman
82 books156 followersJONATHAN LEEMAN is the editorial director of 9Marks, which involves him in editing the 9Marks series of books as well as the 9Marks Journal. He has written a number of books on the church, including Reverberation, and he teaches theology at several seminaries. Jonathan lives with his wife and four daughters in a suburb of Washington, DC and serves as an elder at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington. You can learn more about him and his writing at www.9Marks.org.
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March 19, 2026
Excellent book. Makes you think and helps you understand what authority is. It’s a great book focusing on men and points out that we as men all have authority and how we should use it wisely.
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