What are the distinctive characteristics of Christian leaders?  
  
Too many churches and parachurch groups are blindly operating under secular leadership principles and strategies. Concerned to counter this drift, leadership expert Aubrey Malphurs 1) articulates a working definition of a Christian leader and leadership based on Scripture and his own extensive research, and 2) challenges you to define and develop leadership in your ministry.  
  
Malphurs then describes in detail the specific characteristics of leaders, such as commitment to Christ, caring, trustworthiness, a servant attitude, and having followers. Each chapter ends with helpful questions for reflection and discussion. Included in the appendices are several inventories that will help you assess your strengths and weaknesses in leadership as well as your leadership style, ideal ministry circumstances, and much more.  
  
Aubrey Malphurs is professor of pastoral ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary. A nationally recognized expert on leadership issues, he is the author of a dozen books and the president of The Malphurs Group (www.malphursgroup.com), a training and consulting organization.

Aubrey Malphurs is professor of pastoral ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary in Texas. The author of a dozen books, he is also the president of The Malphurs Group, a training and consulting organization.

What makes a leader a Christian leader? Too many churches and parachurch groups operate under secular leadership principles and strategies without considering what Scripture teaches. In this accessible and comprehensive book, leadership expert Aubrey Malphurs articulates a working definition of Christian leadership based on the Bible and his own extensive research.   
 Malphurs begins by defining a uniquely Christian leader from the inside out, from godly character and commitment to pure motives and a servant attitude. He examines the leaders of the first-century church and then discusses qualities such as credibility, capability, and influence that are essential for successful leadership. Each chapter contains helpful questions for reflection and discussion. The appendix includes numerous audits to help readers evaluate themselves on various leadership components.   
 Being Leaders is the first book of a two-part series on leadership. The companion book will address the how-to of building leaders.

Not all definitions of leadership are equal. This book helps pastors minister effectively by understanding the unique nature of being a Christian leader.

Malphurs, Aubrey

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Introduction

1. A Christian Leader

2. A Servant Leader

3. A Credible Leader

4. A Capable Leader

5. An Influential Leader

6. A Followed Leader

7. A Situational Leader

8. A Directional Leader

Appendixes

A. A Christian Leader Audit

B. A Bibliography for Studying the Early Church

C. Is Pastoral Care the Primary Role of the Pastor?

D. The Servant Leader Audit

E. The Credibility Audit

F. Spiritual Gifts Inventory

G. Natural Gifts and Abilities Indicator

H. Passion Audit

I. Men's Character Audit for Ministry

J. Women's Character Audit for Ministry

K. Relational Skills Inventory

L. Task Skills Inventory

M. Leadership Style Inventory

N. Church Structure

O. Leader's Core Values Audit

P. Church's Core Values Audit

Q. Ideal Ministry Circumstances Audit

R. Ministry Circumstances Audit

S. Pastor-Organization Fit

Notes

Index

About the Author

Other Books By Author

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What makes a leader a Christian leader? Too many churches and parachurch groups operate under secular leadership principles and strategies without considering what Scripture teaches. In this accessible and comprehensive book, leadership expert Aubrey Malphurs articulates a working definition of Christian leadership based on the Bible and his own extensive research.  
 Malphurs begins by defining a uniquely Christian leader from the inside out, from godly character and commitment to pure motives and a servant attitude. He examines the leaders of the first-century church and then discusses qualities such as credibility, capability, and influence that are essential for successful leadership. Each chapter contains helpful questions for reflection and discussion. The appendix includes numerous audits to help readers evaluate themselves on various leadership components.  
 Being Leaders is the first book of a two-part series on leadership. The companion book will address the how-to of building leaders.

What makes a leader a Christian leader? Too many churches and parachurch groups operate under secular leadership principles and strategies without considering what Scripture teaches. In this accessible and comprehensive book, leadership expert Aubrey Malphurs articulates a working definition of Christian leadership based on the Bible and his own extensive research. Malphurs begins by defining a uniquely Christian leader from the inside out, from godly character and commitment to pure motives and a servant attitude. He examines the leaders of the first-century church and then discusses qualities such as credibility, capability, and influence that are essential for successful leadership. Each chapter contains helpful questions for reflection and discussion. The appendix includes numerous audits to help readers evaluate themselves on various leadership components. Being Leaders is the first book of a two-part series on leadership. The companion book will address the how-to of building leaders.

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