Using Authority Well: A Concise Guide for Men

Accessible Guide from 9Marks Equips Men to Steward Their God-Given Authority

Every position of power―in homes, churches, and boardrooms―has the potential to strengthen people or to harm them. Bad leaders abuse their authority or abdicate it. And their actions breed distrust in authority generally. Yet what do godly authority and leadership look like―the kind that causes people to flourish?

Many men today have lost their bearings when it comes to leadership. In this condensed version of his book Authority, Jonathan Leeman equips men to take hold of the authority they’ve received and responsibly steward it for the good of others.

Exploring the domains of marriage, fatherhood, church, and the workplace, he offers practical, Scripture-based advice for daily life. This accessible guide, perfect for men’s groups, helps readers submit to God and gain biblical wisdom for their most important roles.

• Practical Advice for Various Areas of Leadership: Biblical insights for fathers, husbands, employers, church pastors, and more
• Adapted from Jonathan Leeman’s Book Authority: Features condensed content 
• Perfect for Small Groups and Men’s Ministries: With engaging questions throughout, this is a great resource for churches and mentors  
• Includes a New Introduction and a Chapter with Advice for Single Men

Jonathan Leeman (PhD, University of Wales) is the president of 9Marks and cohost of the Pastors Talk podcast. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books and teaches at several seminaries. Jonathan lives with his wife and four daughters in suburban Washington, DC, and serves as an elder at Cheverly Baptist Church.