Leading with Billy Graham: The Leadership Principles and Life of T.W. Wilson - Hardcover

Dennis, Jay

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0801012511 ISBN 13: 9780801012518

Publisher: Baker Books, 2005

Synopsis

Many Christians who want to impact the world mistakenly assume that influence belongs only to the ministry front-man-not to the next tier of leaders and unseen servants. But the life of T. W. Wilson proves otherwise. As Billy Graham's closest friend and longtime personal assistant, T. W. Wilson turned his own valuable leadership skills to the task of supporting Billy and ended up influencing thousands of lives both directly and indirectly. His life is an inspiring testimony to the power of "next-level" servanthood to maximize the power of the church for the twenty-first century. Filled with interviews and stories from many of Billy Graham's associates and eight pages of photographs, this book offers a fascinating look inside the most successful evangelistic ministry of modern times as well as an inspiring blueprint for purposeful servant-leadership.

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From the Back Cover:

He was the man behind the man. A true servant. A next-level leader. When longtime friend T. W. Wilson accepted the invitation to be Billy Graham's personal assistant, he had no idea how God would use him. But as he followed God's call, T. W. became the right-hand man whose wise counsel and dedicated service allowed Billy Graham's ministry to flourish. T. W. Wilson went on to greatly impact the world with his humble, purposeful servanthood. Discover the meaning, the purpose, and the kingdom calling of true biblical servanthood through the example of T. W. Wilson. Filled with interviews and stories from many of Billy Graham's associates, plus eight pages of photographs, this book offers a fascinating look inside the most successful evangelistic ministry of modern times, as well as an inspiring blueprint for purposeful servant-leadership. "T. W. Wilson was one of the most honorable, decent, nice men I have ever met. His love for Billy Graham knew no bounds, and his propensity for friendships was also unlimited."--George H. W. Bush, forty-first president of the United States "Stimulating and inspiring. Everyone will benefit from the leadership lessons that are revealed."--James T. Draper Jr., president and CEO, LifeWay Christian Resources "Precise, humorous, emotional, inspirational are words that effectively describe this book that should be read by every Christian."--Billy Kim, president, Baptist World Alliance; president, Far East Broadcasting Company, Korea

About the Author:

Jay Dennis (D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary) is pastor of the 5,000-member congregation of First Baptist Church in Lakeland, Florida. A popular conference and seminary speaker, Dennis has coauthored three books: The Prayer Experiment, The Prayer Experiment Lab Manual, and Taming Your Private Thoughts. He also hosts a weekly television show and daily radio program. He and his wife, Angie, have two children.

About this edition

• Publisher: Baker Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0801012511
• ISBN 13: 9780801012518
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208