Leading from the Foundation Up

If the fear of the Lord is "the beginning of wisdom," then it must be the starting point for fruitful Christian leadership. David Cook and Shane Parker offer an accessible volume focused on Christian leadership philosophy and practice from the foundational viewpoint of the fear of the Lord. This unique approach will enable developing and seasoned leaders to grow in godliness for the sake of the gospel and the church.

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction: A Truly Courageous Leader
3. Part 1: The Foundation for Leadership
4. Chapter 1: The Foundation of Christian Leadership
5. Chapter 2: The Fear of God
6. Chapter 3: Leadership and God's Plan for Human Flourishing
7. Chapter 4: How the Fear of God Forms Leaders
8. Chapter 5: A Story of God-Fearing Leadership
9. Interlude: How God Teaches Us to Fear Him
10. Part 2: Building on the Foundation for Leadership
11. Chapter 6: Earning Trust through God-fearing Intergrity
12. Chapter 7: Leadership Skills Built on God-Fearing Wisdom
13. Chapter 8: The Allure of Counterfeit Wisdom
14. Chapter 9: Zeal Flowing from God-Fearing Conviction
15. Chapter 10: God-Fearing Leadership and the Family
16. Chapter 11: The Leader and God-Fearing Justice
17. Chapter 12: The Undeniable Cost of God-Fearing Leadership
18. Benediction: Our Prayer for You and This Book
19. Closing Credits