The concept of leadership within the Christian context has often suffered from a dichotomy: the adoption of secular corporate models versus a passive reliance on divine intervention. J. Oswald Sanders, in his influential book Spiritual Leadership , bridges this gap by offering a robust theology of leadership that emphasizes competence, initiative, and organization, yet subordinates them to spiritual authority. Sanders, a missionary statesman and former director of the Overseas Missionary Fellowship, writes not as a theoretician but as a practitioner. This paper examines how Sanders redefines leadership not as the acquisition of status, but as the acceptance of a divinely ordained responsibility that demands rigorous discipline and spiritual maturity.
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Defined by a total dependence on God, humility, and a primary love for Christ and others. Key Themes and Principles The concept of leadership within the Christian context
Use these to guide your reading if you obtain a copy: Sanders, a missionary statesman and former director of