Spurgeon on Leadership
by Larry J. Michael | Book Summary
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Author: Larry J. Michael
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For pastors, one such life is that of the great Baptist preacher, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. His influence is hard to measure. In fact, one can argue that "no leader had a greater impact on the evangelical world in the nineteenth century than Spurgeon" (p. 17). Consider Spurgeon's legacy. He:
Spurgeon is certainly a leader to learn from. "This book features Spurgeon's leadership principles, methods, teachings, and practical innovations—relevant to both pastors and Christian lay leaders—all of which can be applied equally well in the pulpit, in the classroom, or for personal edification." (p. 18) |
Larry Michael serves as the Pastor for Adult Ministries and Parish Associate at South Highland Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Before serving in this role, Michael served as the Executive Director of Alabama Grief Support Services. Additionally, Michael has over thirty years of pastoral ministry, and he has served churches in five states and in England. Michael also has teaching experience, having served as an adjunct professor at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham.
Michael holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland as well as two degrees from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to Spurgeon on Leadership, Michael is the author of A Necessary Grief. Currently, Michael lives in Hoover, Alabama with his wife Kathryn.
Spurgeon on Leadership
by Larry J. Michael
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Larry J. Michael |
| Publisher | Kregel |
| Date | 2003 |
| Pages | 236 |
Overview:
Leadership is a trendy topic in the twenty-first century, and there are plenty of experts who offer insights and strategies for those who want to learn how to lead. However, one of the best ways to learn how to lead is by studying the lives of actual leaders.
For pastors, one such life is that of the great Baptist preacher, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. His influence is hard to measure. In fact, one can argue that "no leader had a greater impact on the evangelical world in the nineteenth century than Spurgeon" (p. 17). Consider Spurgeon's legacy. He:
- Pastored the world's first megachurch for almost four decades
- Published sermons around the world each week
- Authored dozens of books, many of which are still ready today
- Started a college for pastors and an orphanage for children
- Had many friendships with British and American politicians.
Spurgeon is certainly a leader to learn from. "This book features Spurgeon's leadership principles, methods, teachings, and practical innovations—relevant to both pastors and Christian lay leaders—all of which can be applied equally well in the pulpit, in the classroom, or for personal edification." (p. 18)
Larry Michael serves as the Pastor for Adult Ministries and Parish Associate at South Highland Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Before serving in this role, Michael served as the Executive Director of Alabama Grief Support Services. Additionally, Michael has over thirty years of pastoral ministry, and he has served churches in five states and in England. Michael also has teaching experience, having served as an adjunct professor at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham.
Michael holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland as well as two degrees from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to Spurgeon on Leadership, Michael is the author of A Necessary Grief. Currently, Michael lives in Hoover, Alabama with his wife Kathryn.