The Leadership of Jesus and Its Legacy Today

Download or read book The Leadership of Jesus and Its Legacy Today written by John Eric Adair and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two thousand years later, Jesus of Nazareth still attracts tens of millions of followers worldwide. Adair sets out to discover what kind of leader Jesus was and compares and contrasts his style with both the secular and religious power-brokers of the time.Part one describes leadership in Jesus' world, and surveys Greek teachers of leadership, biblical leaders, chief rulers in Jesus' day, and even John the Baptizer.Part two reveals what kind of leadership Jesus exercised, including his work with his disciples (teamwork), and his model of servant leadership.Part three surveys the legacy of Jesus' leadership and its relevance for today's leaders.