Reviewing Leadership: A Christian Evaluation of Current Approaches

Engaging Culture

by Robert Banks, Bernice Ledbetter (Contributor)

This book offers an acute theological analysis of the influence and importance of leadership in our culture today. The authors begin by analyzing the current growing interest in leadership and examining its development within the church. Next, they consider the spiritual dimensions of leadership. Finally, they offer examples of exceptional Christian leadership and discuss ways to nurture this type of leadership for the future.

Genres: Leadership, Nonfiction, Christian, Cultural

176 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2004

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Reviews

[Anthony Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exactly what it says on the cover

The book is exactly what it says. A review of leadership theory from a Christian perspective. There is some meaningful engagement and evaluation along the way. Not a book I’m eager to read again. But it provided what I needed for the project.

[Michael Galarneau · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was not a very enjoyable read. There was very little of use in this book. Much of the reading involves the author's reviewing the work of other Leadership experts. Only one chapter of the book was at all helpful. I would only recommend this book if you want a condensed version of the thoughts of the most prominent experts on leadership.

[Jobe (Bookslayer) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Poor book. As a survey, extremely lacking. when conclusions are made, they are unsubstantiated. To give the authors credit, they have obviously done an extensive amount of work to compile this work. However, the scope and length of this book doomed them from the start.

[Len Hjalmarson · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first 75 pages are very dull, then it gets more engaging. the last 75 pages go a ways toward redeeming the discussion. Still, I'm left with the feeling that this book could have been written 15 to 20 years ago, and the conversation has moved along since then. We don't really need another look at "servant leadership" or "governance" as leadership. The book is too predictable, and as a survey (first 75 pages or so) not quite broad enough.

[Joy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting review of leadership across Christian faith traditions. A segment on the language of leadership interested me the most. It also challenged some of the common thought behind what leadership should look like or who would make the best leader.

[Zachary Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the 2nd edition. This book does exactly what it sets out to do: reviews Christian approaches to leadership. It really picks up and gets interesting after the first couple chapters (about 75 pages in). There’s a lot of practical and inspiring information in here.

[Niklas Ås · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good book. Gives a good reflecting on leadership theology.

[Joseph · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a solid overview of current Christian leadership models. Helpful source for discovering more places to search and study. Case studies at the end were intriguing.

[Jdiesel22 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Difficult to read and just a bunch of summaries of other peoples work without much practical application. Only spoke positively of Max De Pree & his work.

[Brent · Rating 1 out of 5]

Lack of cogency and direction. Unsure of the final conclusions of this book. Not worth the read.

[Geoff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Complex analysis that isn't very practical