The Next Leader

Have you ever wondered how the first century church developed its leaders?

In The Next Leader, Stephen D. Owens helps church leaders look at leadership development by taking a trip back in history to examine the life of John Mark and the path God used to develop him into an amazing leader. While many Christians will attest to John Mark being the writer of the Gospel of Mark, many do not realize the process God used to prepare him for such an awesome responsibility. Not only was John Mark a gospel writer he was also a very capable leader within the early church who developed other leaders. Discover how God developed him and how God can use you and your church to develop leaders as well.

"I have found Stephen to be consumed with a passionate desire to develop leaders. This book can serve as a roadmap to growing disciples into fully devoted followers of Christ. Digest "The Next Leader" and then go develop leaders."
Johnny M. Hunt, Senior VP of Evangelism and Pastoral Leadership of NAMB, Pastor Emeritus of FBC Woodstock, Former President of SBC

"This is a book that anyone who aspires to lead in a ministry environment should read. The leadership principles are succinct, highly useful, and clearly biblical. It was quite a refreshing read. I highly recommend this book."
Josue Villa, Station Manager, Moody Radio Cleveland

"Pastor Stephen Owens continues his written legacy of leadership with a nuanced look at John Mark. Whether in the pulpit, pew, boardroom, or cubicle, Owens' leadership insights are relevant at church, work, or home. By analyzing John Mark's journey, Owens challenges the most likely, empowers the likely, and encourages the less likely to see leadership anew. Owens reminds us all that leadership is not reserved for the special few, but "The Next Leader" could be you!"
Dr. Mark Louis Johnson Sr., Assistant Professor of Evangelism and Pastoral Ministry,
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary