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BOOK: In the Name of Jesus
In the Name of Jesus, by Henri Nouwen, is small (77 pages), but is a wonderful book on leadership. Nouwen's thoughts are structured around the three temptations of Christ (Matthew 4:1-12) and three keys statements from Jesus to Peter in the disciple's reinstatement passage (John 21:15-19). The third section of each part offers a "discipline" for the Christian leader to apply. Here is the basic outline: Part I: From Relevance to Prayer
1. The Temptation: To be relevant
2. The Question: Do you love Me?
3. The Discipline: Contemplative prayer
Part II: From Popularity to Ministry
1. The Temptation: To be spectacular
2. The Task: Feed My Sheep
3. The Discipline: Confession and Forgiveness
Part III: From Leading to Being Led
1. The Temptation: To be powerful
2. The Challenge: Somebody else will take you
3. The Discipline: Theological reflection
Submitted by Todd Fetters
Senior Pastor, Devonshire Church (Harrisburg, Pa.)
Published by Crossroad, 1993. 77 pages. See it on Amazon.
Published by Crossroad, 1993. 77 pages. See it on Amazon.
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