This book provides a model, based on Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, to help pastors lead in a manner that brings lasting change and maturity to congregational members. The project addresses the need for pastors to move beyond a transactional mindset to a transformational approach to leadership, and it provides a model for them to follow. Tim Gregory grounds the call to transformational leadership in a close reading of Paul, drawing out multiple dimensions of what that leadership should strive to develop in a faith community.
Author(s): Tim Gregory
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 213
City: Cham
Contents
Chapter 1: A Case for Transformational Leadership: Leading to Bring Change
Leading Toward Transformation
The Problem
Leadership
Discipleship
Influence
Transformational Leadership
The Purpose of This Book
The Significance of This Book
Bibliography
Chapter 2: Letter to the Philippians: Paul’s Blueprint
Paul’s Authority to Speak on Pastoral Leadership
Setting the Scene: Leaders and Laity
Expected Spiritual Growth: A Life of Transformation
Living Sacrificially: Transformed by a Relationship with Christ
Shining Like Stars: Continued Transformation
Comparison of Christ-Hymn and Isaiah’s Servant Song
Moving Forward: Reaching for New Heights
Renewed Thinking: The Doorway to Transformation
Virtues Described
Transformed Living: Touches the Pocketbook
Transformed Expectations: The Unstoppable Gospel
Conclusion
Bibliography
Chapter 3: Godly Examples: Shining a Light for Others to See
Paulinian Examples
The Effects of Modeled Behavior
The Call to Local Pastoral Leaders
Bibliography
Chapter 4: Personal Attention: Attending to the Needs of the Individual
Paulinian Examples
The Effects of Personal Attention
Call to Local Pastors
Bibliography
Chapter 5: Authentic Behavior: Saying What You Mean and Meaning What You Say
Paulinian Examples
The Effects of Authentic Behavior
The Call to Local Pastoral Leaders
Bibliography
Chapter 6: Gospel Infusion: Making the Main Thing the Main Thing
Paulinian Examples
The Effects of Gospel Infusion
The Call to Local Pastoral Leaders
Bibliography
Chapter 7: Corrective Teaching: Approaching the Scriptures Responsibly and Ethically
Paulinian Examples
The Effects of Corrective Teaching
The Call to Local Pastoral Leaders
Bibliography
Chapter 8: Clarity of Vision: Creating an Image for Members to Embrace
Paulinian Example
The Effects of Clarity of Vision
The Call to Local Pastoral Leaders
Bibliography
Chapter 9: Humility: An Attitude for Success
Paulinian Example
The Effects of Humility
The Call to Local Pastors
Bibliography
Chapter 10: Sacrifice: Living Selflessly
Paulinian Example
The Effects of Sacrifice
The Call to Local Pastors
Bibliography
Chapter 11: Looking to Christ: The Pastor’s Strong Tower
Paulinian Examples
The Effects of Looking to Christ
The Call to Local Pastors
Bibliography
Chapter 12: A Model for Transformational Pastoral Leadership: Bringing It All Together
Transformation Requires a New Mindset
Transformation Never Ends
Transformation Has a Purpose
Transformation Requires Inspiration
Transformation Does Not Fear Evaluation
Transformation for the Mission of Christ
A New Model
Bibliography
Chapter 13: Eternal Perspective: Keeping Your Eyes on the Prize
Bibliography
Chapter 14: Great Commission Driven: Keeping the Mission at the Forefront
Bibliography
Chapter 15: Humbly Sacrificial: Surrendering to the Will of God
Bibliography
Chapter 16: Personal Involvement: Developing and Maintaining Relationships
Bibliography
Chapter 17: Scriptural Evaluation: Systematic Examination of God’s Word
Bibliography
Chapter 18: Christ Dependency: Leaning on the Lord
Bibliography
Chapter 19: Continuum of Transformation: An Ongoing Process
Continuum of Transformation
Transformational Pastoral Leadership Behaviors as a Moderator
Emerging Transformational Follower Behavior
Bibliography
Index
