![]() ![]() Short articles and "Read As You Go" notes as you progress through the Bible.5. Topical index of various leadership materials.The reader has to bear in mind that this not necessarily a study Bible but a Bible whose focus is leadership. With the failures the world has recently seen in the ministry, politics, and business, Maxwell's Leadership Bible is welcomed read for those who are looking for a biblical basis for how to/how not to lead.Maxwell's premise is that leaders are to serve others (just like Jesus) and not lord it over them (like worldly "leadership" so often does.). Quite frankly, I find much inspiration from the Scriptures to lead properly and not cut corners when the pressure is turned up.All in all, a highly recommended read for the Christian who wants to learn (and get encouragement) on how to lead from a biblical basis. Everyone will benefit by considering how his/her leadership qualities compare with the Bible.Read and be encouraged! The non-Christian can also benefit from the book by considering how the biblical type of leadership so often contrasts with worldly leadership. I've heard John Maxwell speak at Promise Keepers. This was back when he was still a church pastor. He good deliver an excellent message and get his ideas across to anyone listening. ![]() He was and still a powerful teacher and speaker. I haven't read any of his books on leadership. So I don't know how much of his leadership Bible compares to any of them. But I read this Bible cover-tocover during my daily devotional time in 2002. Prior to reading this Bible, I never viewed the Bible as a leadership book overall. ![]() What John Maxwell does is take the Bible and views it from the vantage point of leaders and leadership. He explains the Bible books, characters, and stories and shows how leaders can use it to learn what to do and what not to do. If you're a pastor (as I am) or involved in any other type of leadership, you won't see leadership the same way again after reading and using this Bible. To every thing that's in the Bible, you'll see it in whole new light. And if you're like me, you'll see yourself differently in terms of being a Christian leader. You'll also see those that you're leading differently, too. As another reader stated, this is not a good Bible for the average layman that isn't called to leadership. But if you're in leadership, this book is a must have. And if you know someone in leadership or is called to leadership and isn't there yet, this book would make an excellent gift.Ever since I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior, I have been striving to learn more. ![]()
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