Basic Christian Leadership
by John Stott | Book Summary
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Author: John Stott
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Thus, John Stott walks his readers through the earlier chapters of 1 Corinthians as he lays out biblical foundations for Christian leadership that can be applied to just about any leadership position, though the focus is primarily on local church pastors. A leader is, by definition, "someone who commands a following" (p. 11). The world and culture must not shape the way Christians think about leading others. Christians lead in a particular fashion. They are not domineering or authoritarian but lead in a way that is serving, humble, and committed to Christ and His Word. Now is not the time for prideful authoritarians in the church. Rather, the Apostle Paul shows us by his life and teaching that God is exalted in our weakness. As leaders humbly serve the church, she will be most benefited, and Christ will receive the most glory. |
John Stott was a British Anglican Minister who was recognized as a leader in the worldwide evangelical movement. He studied modern languages at Trinity College, Cambridge and then trained for ordained Anglican ministry at Ridley Hall, also in Cambridge.
He was curate and then vicar of All Souls, Langham Place from 1945-1975, rector emeritus of All Souls while he pursued other ministry callings, founded Langham Partnership International and the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, and was a key leader in the Lausanne Movement.
Stott wrote over 50 books during his lifetime. The most famous is the Christian Classic, The Cross of Christ. Other titles include, Basic Christianity, Why I Am A Christian, The Radical Disciple, as well as the Bible Speaks Today Commentary volumes on Acts, Romans, Galatians, and 1 Timothy and Titus.
Basic Christian Leadership
by John Stott
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | John Stott |
| Publisher | IVP |
| Date | 2002 |
| Pages | 128 |
Overview:
The first four chapters of the book of 1 Corinthians "have a special message for church leaders today, whether ordained or lay, whether their ministry is in the world or in the church" (p. 9).
Thus, John Stott walks his readers through the earlier chapters of 1 Corinthians as he lays out biblical foundations for Christian leadership that can be applied to just about any leadership position, though the focus is primarily on local church pastors.
A leader is, by definition, "someone who commands a following" (p. 11). The world and culture must not shape the way Christians think about leading others. Christians lead in a particular fashion. They are not domineering or authoritarian but lead in a way that is serving, humble, and committed to Christ and His Word.
Now is not the time for prideful authoritarians in the church. Rather, the Apostle Paul shows us by his life and teaching that God is exalted in our weakness. As leaders humbly serve the church, she will be most benefited, and Christ will receive the most glory.
John Stott was a British Anglican Minister who was recognized as a leader in the worldwide evangelical movement. He studied modern languages at Trinity College, Cambridge and then trained for ordained Anglican ministry at Ridley Hall, also in Cambridge.
He was curate and then vicar of All Souls, Langham Place from 1945-1975, rector emeritus of All Souls while he pursued other ministry callings, founded Langham Partnership International and the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, and was a key leader in the Lausanne Movement.
Stott wrote over 50 books during his lifetime. The most famous is the Christian Classic, The Cross of Christ. Other titles include, Basic Christianity, Why I Am A Christian, The Radical Disciple, as well as the Bible Speaks Today Commentary volumes on Acts, Romans, Galatians, and 1 Timothy and Titus.