Journal: Maranatha Baptist Theological Journal
Volume: MBTJ 03:1 (Spring 2013)
Article: Book Reviews
Author: Anonymous

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Book Reviews

Warren Wiersbe. On Being a Leader for God. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2011. 137 pages. Reviewed by David Lingle.

Wiersbe is consistently worth reading and this short book is no exception. Wiersbe considers this the sequel and companion to his previous book On Being a Servant of God.

Wiersbe maintains that “Christian leaders are people who, by faith, willingly use their character, abilities, authority, and opportunities to serve others and to help them reach their fullest potential, to their benefit, the benefit of the organization, and the glory of God,” p. 16. It is probably safe to say that everyone is a leader in some sphere, and will therefore benefit from a careful reading of this book. The content of the book is organized around this definition of leadership. Wiersbe’s definition is not only biblically grounded but is also informed by his many years of ministry.

This is a book of general principles and wisdom about leadership, not a nuts and bolts “how to” kind of a book. If you are in a position of leadership, you will more likely fill in the “how to” details effectively if you get the big picture issues right. Wiersbe on leadership will help you get the big picture issues right.

If you have read very many books on leadership, especially those that approach the subject from a thoroughly biblical perspective, you will not likely find much new material here. However, it is presented in Wiersbe’s practical, helpful and readable style. I think it would be good for anyone in a position of leadership (pastor’s, CEOs, teachers, coaches, fathers, deacons, etc.) to read one good book on leadership a year, or at least every other year. This is one of the books I would consider to be worth your time. I am glad I read it. The Lord used it to

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remind me of several important truths I need to work on remembering and practicing.

Whatever kind of leadership position you find yourself in, you should have a list of books that you want to read sometime in the near future. Take a book with you everywhere you go so that you can redeem the time waiting for the kids after school, or while your spouse finishes the shopping, while taking the bus or train, waiting in line at the DMV, or whatever. Include this little book by Wiersbe on your list of books to read in the near future.

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Joel R. Beeke & James A. La Belle. Living Zealously. Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2012. 133 pages. Reviewed by Mark Hanson

In a day when immediacy and ease are such commonplace elements of everyday life th...

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