Product Description

In this book, the Tom Marshall provides the tools necessary to implement successful, long-term leadership. "Understanding Leadership" is an indispensable reading for anyone in Christian leadership, addressing such topics as: setting goals - imparting vision; servant leadership; biblical stress management; coping with criticism; and when leaders fail.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1751305 in Books
• Published on: 1999-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 222 pages

From the Back Cover
"I highly commend this book and urge every spiritual leader to study it carefully." --Floyd McClung, Jr., director, All Nations Institute, Colorado "Tom Marshall specializes in the uncanny knack of going to the root of leadership problems and then lovingly but scripturally applying sensible, godly remedies." --Gerald Coates, Leader Pioneer Team What does it mean to be a leader? Based on years of proven experience and scholarly insight, Tom Marshall gives fresh perspectives on the essence of New Testament leadership. He describes how and why it is distinct from management, administration, or ministry and offers clear guidance on topics such as: * foresight * trust * criticism * caring * status * timing * failure * honor Understanding Leadership also emphasizes lifestyle and attitude, helping you foster interdependence while maintaining identity and integrity within your church, business, or community. Tom Marshall, now deceased, founded Kapiti Christian Center in New Zealand, established Servant Industries Trust, and was founding editor of Today's Christian. He traveled extensively and taught at Bible colleges, conferences, public and business seminars, and Youth with a Mission schools. Marshall's books include Healing from the Inside Out and Living in the Freedom of the Spirit.

About the Author
Tom Marshall, now deceased, founded Kapiti Christian Center in New Zealand, established Servant Industries Trust, and was founding editor of Today's Christian. He traveled extensively and taught at Bible colleges, conferences, public and business seminars, and Youth with a Mission schools. Marshall's books include Healing from the Inside Out and Living in the Freedom of the Spirit.

Customer Reviews

Excellent, Comprehensive Book on Christian Leadership
This book is one of the best titles I have read that applies specifically to Christian leaders. There are many works available that address leadership in general, but ones that give a uniquely Christian perspective are harder to find. Marshall has an excellent work here, and I recommend it highly to all Christian leaders. I especially recommend it to young pastors who are preparing for a life of service as a pastor.

Everything rises and falls on good Christian leadership. In twenty years of pastoral ministry, I have seen many of Marshall's principles verified through my own mistakes and shortcomings. This book will be a great help in avoiding many of the pitfalls that plague Christian leaders.

Essential reading
This book gives a clear and easy to understand view, as to what christian leadership really is. Its systematic and practical. I found it the best book for this topic so far.

New Leadership Concept
I found this book fascinating in what Tom Marshall viewed as the most important function of leaders; service to those they lead. I am in the military and, for me, this book hit home in how he reminds leaders that humility and desire to serve others are vital to success. In being a servant to others, we must place their needs first and think of their welfare before our own. Also included are great discussions concerning pride, self healing and ministry. Yes, a Christian book, but the philosophy is beautiful and can be applied by anyone who feels a desire to be a responsible servant/leader to others.