Biblical Examples to Follow or Avoid
Available March 18
The fact that the English words “leader” and “leadership” rarely appear in the Bible does not mean the concept of leadership is absent or that leaders are nonessential. It is impossible to read the Bible and not notice story after story of leaders and leadership. Whether the leaders are good, bad, or a mixture of both, there are important leadership lessons to be learned from every Bible story.
“40 Leadership Lessons from the Old Testament is a masterclass in leadership developed from the Bible and Steve’s own life. This book has my highest recommendation for anyone serious about growing as a leader.”
“Pastor Steve writes with the credibility of one who not only teaches leadership but lives it daily. In 40 Leadership Lessons from the Old Testament, he skillfully bridges timeless scriptural truths with today’s leadership challenges.”
40 brief chapters with a leadership lesson from men and women of scripture. Whether the leaders are good, bad or a mixture of both, we can learn important leadership lessons from every Bible story. Leadership stories recorded in the Old Testament are supposed to teach us how to lead and how not to lead.
Available March 18
Contents
- God: Learn to See the Good
- Adam: The Power of Deep Sleep
- Eve: The Danger of Adding to God’s Word
- Enoch: Just Walk with God
- Noah: Save Your Family, Save the World
- Abraham: Go Before You Know
- Sarah: You Are Not Too Old
- Sarah: God Is Never Late
- Ishmael: God Listens to the Voiceless
- Lot: The Slippery Slope to Sodom
- Isaac: God Is Not in a Hurry
- Esau: The Divisive Danger of Prosperity
- Joseph: Robe Robbers and Dream Crushers
- Aaron: When Leaders Fail
- Aaron: How to Keep the Fire Burning
- Moses: Pursue the Presence of God
- Moses: The Old Testament Leadership GOAT
- Eldad & Medad: Guides, Not Guards
- Zelophehad: Tradition, Not Change
- Joshua: Give the Credit, Take the Blame
- Jotham: Leadership Requires Leaving
- Micah: For-Profit Prophets
- Ruth: The Power of Kindness
- Samuel: It’s Not Personal
- Saul: A Good Lesson from a Bad Leader
- Eliab: The Heart of Leadership
- David: The Spirit of the Lord Rushed upon Him
- Abishai: The Weariness of Leadership
- Benaiah: Action Leaders, Not Thought Leaders
- Hushai: Leaders Need Friends
- Solomon: Living in Light of Eternity
- Rehoboam: The Folly of Ignoring Old Men
- Jehoshapat: The Battle Is Not Yours
- Elijah: The Corruptive Power of Fear
- Ahab: It’s Never Too Late to Repent
- Elisha: Like Father, Like Son
- Naaman: Wise Leaders Are Humble Listeners
- Ezra: Wholehearted, Not Halfway
- Jeremiah: Appointed by God
- God: You Have Not Finished Until You Rest
About the Author
Steve Murrell is the cofounder and president of Every Nation, a global family of churches working in more than 80 nations. He is also the founding pastor of Victory Church Manila and professor of pastoral theology at Every Nation Seminary. Steve and his wife, Deborah, have three sons, three daughters-in-law, nine grandchildren, and one Indian Chief Vintage motorcycle.
Other Books
The Leadership Runway
Rediscovering Leadership
100 Years from Now
