Are leaders "born" or "made"? Is leadership an art or science? The Scripture and the scholarly consensus suggests: both! Leadership is a gift. But just like every God-given capacity, the gift needs to be developed through thoughtful exercise. Aspiring and experienced leaders alike can benefit from the reflection this book fosters on the beautiful possibilities inherent in God's vivid leadership spectrum. The book will help readers to:

• Learn about seven key aspects of leadership and how to exercise them effectively.

• Gain insight that helps you reflect on your leadership strengths and motivates you to expand your portfolio of leadership insights and capacities.

• Enhance your capacity to learn from your past and present leadership experiences.

Recommendations

"'No! Not another book on leadership!' That was my first reaction as I received the manuscript of this book. Upon careful reading, I came to realize that Dr. Enlow has artistically captured the essence of leading by influence and has presented it in a clear and colorful way. As a veteran leader, Dr. Enlow speaks from vast experience, but it is not merely subjective anecdotal experience. The book is firmly rooted in serious and current research. As I meet leaders from all over the globe, I am no longer hesitant what to recommend them to read."

Riad Kassis,

director of Langham Scholars Ministry

international director of the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education

"This book under-promises and over-delivers with a powerful palette of leadership wisdom. But drop everything—right now—and read the warning in the last chapter on doxological leadership. ... I am recommending this book to all my clients— and I will likely reread this gem once a year. It's that important."

John Pearson

consultant (www.johnpearsonassociates. com) and author of Mastering the Management Buckets

About the Author

Ralph Enlow serves as President of the Association for Biblical Higher Education in Canada and the United States (www.abhe.org). Comprising nearly 200 member and affiliate institutions, ABHE colleges engage students in ministerial and professional leadership education that is distinctively biblical, transformational, experiential, and missional. Dr. Enlow's extensive involvement in theological higher education includes senior educational leadership at his alma mater, Columbia International University, and service as chair of ABHE's Commission on Accreditation. A founding member of Global Associates for Transformational Education (www.gateglobal.org), he has been involved in international teaching and consulting in Australia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, India, Lebanon, Philippines, Thailand, and Ukraine. He has served on and chaired the boards of Bible Christian Union; The Evangelical Alliance Mission (www.team.org); and the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (www.icete-edu.org). His scholarly and teaching interests include higher education accreditation, general education, leadership, biblical studies, and Bible college renewal.