Helping leaders (people with a platform and a message) spread their ideas and watch their influence expand is exciting, and I get a front row seat. One of those leaders is Tony Morgan. Not only is he an uber blogger and social media master, he is deeply passionate about the church’s relevance and its ability to effectively reach people and create life change.

I’m excited to tell you about the first of several eBook projects that we’re working on together. Developing a Theology of Leadership is about taking a closer look at God’s design for the role of the leader within the context of the local church. Tony shares his experience and challenges leaders to examine their own approach to biblical leadership.

It is true that we church leaders can learn from business leaders, but the corporate world should not set the foundation from which we lead. We can also learn from fellow church leaders, but they are also human and on’t provide a perfect model for biblical leadership. When we look to other leaders, we are essentially holding on to our traditions rather than embracing the truth about leadership found in God’s Word. The Bible needs to become our filter for truth in every area of our life and ministry. Just because we see other leaders doing it doesn’t mean that’s how God designed it.

This eBook is designed to be consumed individually or as a staff. We’ve included discussion questions to help facilitate that process. And there’s even some “next steps” outlined if you’re interested in going a little deeper.

I definitely want to thank Catalyst for their sponsorship, too.

Read or download your copy of Developing a Theology of Leadership here.