4 MAT Book Review Clinton
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
4-MAT Book Review 3
Submitted to Dr. Hyun “David” Chung Professor in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of
Lead 510 –B01
Biblical Foundations of Leadership
by
Joseph DeJesus
March 7, 2015
Abstract
In the book “The Making of a Leader” Clinton discusses what it means to be a leader. He gives us the formula of what it takes to become a leader. Clinton does a wonderful job at revealing the process, and the cost of what it means to be a leader. He makes it very clear, throughout the book that effective ministry flows from who we are and not just what we do. A major part of the book is on how God develops a leader over time. Many young leaders don’t understand that there is a process that one has to go through in order to lead others. That process does not happen overnight. In fact the process never stops. God is always processing us to serve Him and His church better. These times of processing can occur because of crises, illness, persecution or discipline, self-choice, or providential circumstances.1 These moments of process are times where God teaches us life and leadership lessons. We are not only shaped by our training but also by our experiences. This book will help those who are trying to understand the stages of ministry. The Making of a Leader provides a map and the direction needed to reach our goals as a leader. Through the lives of many leaders that Clinton has studied, he provides insight into understanding and identifying the characteristics of an effective leader. This book challenges you to understand where you are as a leader. This book will help anyone who needs help to process what is happening as God works behind the scenes. It will help the leader who needs to learn how to anticipate the future, understand their past and respond to God’s direction in their lives.
Clinton offers the reader clear practical lessons and ideas that any
4-MAT Book Review 3
Submitted to Dr. Hyun “David” Chung Professor in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of
Lead 510 –B01
Biblical Foundations of Leadership
by
Joseph DeJesus
March 7, 2015
Abstract
In the book “The Making of a Leader” Clinton discusses what it means to be a leader. He gives us the formula of what it takes to become a leader. Clinton does a wonderful job at revealing the process, and the cost of what it means to be a leader. He makes it very clear, throughout the book that effective ministry flows from who we are and not just what we do. A major part of the book is on how God develops a leader over time. Many young leaders don’t understand that there is a process that one has to go through in order to lead others. That process does not happen overnight. In fact the process never stops. God is always processing us to serve Him and His church better. These times of processing can occur because of crises, illness, persecution or discipline, self-choice, or providential circumstances.1 These moments of process are times where God teaches us life and leadership lessons. We are not only shaped by our training but also by our experiences. This book will help those who are trying to understand the stages of ministry. The Making of a Leader provides a map and the direction needed to reach our goals as a leader. Through the lives of many leaders that Clinton has studied, he provides insight into understanding and identifying the characteristics of an effective leader. This book challenges you to understand where you are as a leader. This book will help anyone who needs help to process what is happening as God works behind the scenes. It will help the leader who needs to learn how to anticipate the future, understand their past and respond to God’s direction in their lives.
Clinton offers the reader clear practical lessons and ideas that any
Bibliography: Clinton, J Robert. The Making of a Leader: Recognizing the Lessons and Stages of Leadership Development Colorado Springs, CO: Navy Press, 2012.