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Leadership Essentials for Christian Ministries A Practical Guide for Those Called to Serve Michael J. Anthony, James Riley Estep Jr., and Kevin M. Gushiken In Leadership Essentials for Christian Ministries , three seasoned educators and ministry veterans integrate biblical principles with contemporary leadership insights to provide a comprehensive guide for those called to serve in congregational, nonprofit, and parachurch settings. Drawing on decades of ministry experience, the authors demon - strate how servant leadership rooted in humility and collaboration creates lasting impact. This practical textbook moves beyond theo - retical frameworks to offer real-world applications that have proven effective across diverse ministry contexts. Starting with a biblical foundation of leadership and guiding readers through contemporary topics, the authors point to strategic, Christ-centered leadership approaches. Each chapter includes pedagogical elements designed for classroom use, supported by PowerPoint slides for instructors. Written for students as well as practicing ministry leaders, this textbook fills a critical gap in Christian education curricula by combining biblical foundations, theology, leadership theory, and practical application in one authoritative resource. A Biblical Theology of Leadership Michael J. Anthony 2. The Spiritually Formed Leader James Riley Estep Jr. 3. A Christian Worldview of Theories of Leadership Kevin M. Gushiken 4. Historical Survey of Leadership Theories James Riley Estep Jr. 5. The Emotional Intelligence of Effective Leaders Michael J. Anthony 6. The Power of Servant Leadership James Riley Estep Jr. 7. The Leader as Strategic Director James Riley Estep Jr. 8. Leading Teams to Effective Service Kevin M. Gushiken 9. Ministry Leaders as Change Agents Michael J. Anthony 10. Cultivating Christian Leaders Kevin M. Gushiken 11. The Mentoring and Coaching of Ministry Leaders Michael J. Anthony 12. Leading Through Organizational Culture Kevin M. Gushiken 13. Leading the Board with Confidence Michael J. Anthony 14. Preparing Future Leaders in the Nonprofit Organization James Riley Estep Jr. 15. The Lifestyle of a Christian Leader Kevin M. Gushiken Conclusion Indexes CONTENTS 1.
JULY 2026 • 304 pp. • $29.99p • 9781540969309 Michael J. Anthony (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Semi - nary; PhD, Claremont Graduate School) is professor of educational ministries and leadership at Dallas Theological Seminary. James Riley Estep Jr. (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of educational ministries and leadership and director of the Doctor of Educational Ministries Program at Dallas Theological Seminary. Kevin M. Gushiken (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) serves as dean of the School of Bible and Ministry at Lancaster Bible College / Seminary & Graduate School.
ALSO BY THE AUTHOR PRACTICING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 192 pp. • $24.00p • 9780801030963
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