The Heart of Christian Leadership: Learning to Lead with the Character of Jesus

What matters most in Christian leadership—what you accomplish, or who you become?

Leadership skills matter. Knowledge matters. But neither can substitute for character. A leader may experience short-term success through ability, personality, or position, but lasting Christian leadership must be built on the character of the leader.

In The Heart of Christian Leadership, Jon Byler challenges Christian leaders to examine the heart behind their leadership and to follow the example of Jesus. Biblical teaching and practical application address some of the character issues every leader faces: servanthood, brokenness, motives, the use of our words, truthfulness, authority, forgiveness, family priorities, leaving well, and finishing well.

The goal is not simply to understand these principles but to live them. Each chapter concludes with a practical action assignment designed to help you examine your own life and put what you are learning into practice.

Whether you are a pastor, ministry leader, church leader, or simply someone who desires to influence others for Christ, The Heart of Christian Leadership will challenge you to look beyond leadership techniques and ask a more fundamental question:

Am I becoming the kind of leader Jesus calls me to be?

Jon Byler has a passion to see leaders grow and develop, becoming like Christ in their character, skill and knowledge. He has served the global church for over 20 years through writing, teaching and training. He currently lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA where he serves with Global Disciples as the LEAD Director. He has authored several books in addition to this one, including "The Art of Christian Leadership" and "7 Keys to Financial Freedom."