Accessible Guide from 9Marks Equips Believers to Steward Their God-Given Authority In every position of power--from executives and world leaders to church elders and parents--lies the potential for life-giving leadership or destructive corruption.
About the Author: Jonathan Leeman (PhD, University of Wales) is the president of 9Marks and cohost of the Pastors Talk podcast.
312 Pages
Religion + Beliefs, Christian Ministry

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

In every position of power--from executives and world leaders to church elders and parents--lies the potential for life-giving leadership or destructive corruption. Driven by sinful pride or opportunism, many people abuse their God-given authority, harming the ones they're called to lead and contributing to a skeptical attitude toward leadership. The answer to bad authority, however, is not no authority, but good authority--the kind that, according to Scripture, causes those under it to flourish.

In this compelling guide from 9Marks, Jonathan Leeman shows that authority, done biblically, is not only good but essential to human flourishing. Through Scripture and many first-hand stories, he presents 5 attributes of positive authority and warns against sinfulness that corrupts leadership. Dozens of study questions throughout the book guide readers as they think through each chapter individually or with a group. Pointing to Jesus as the ultimate model of good authority, Leeman equips readers to pursue godly influence in their personal and professional lives.

Applicable: Challenges readers to identify weaknesses in their own leadership style and offers 5 attributes of godly authority
Engaging: Filled with compelling stories that illustrate key points
A Great Resource for Pastors, Employers, Officers, and Parents: Helps readers understand how to practice godly authority in church, at home, and in the workplace
Created for Individual or Group Study: This edition features study questions in each chapter of the book, encouraging deeper reflection and discussion

About the Author

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.

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .82 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.1 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 312

Genre: Religion + Beliefs

Sub-Genre: Christian Ministry

Publisher: Crossway

Theme: Pastoral Resources

Format: Paperback

Author: Jonathan Leeman

Language: English

Street Date: July 29, 2025

TCIN: 1005556141

UPC: 9798874905613

Item Number (DPCI): 247-43-7111

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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