"Recognizing that Christian leadership is much more than personality, skill sets, winsomeness, and activities, David Cook and Shane Parker have offered a thoughtful, biblically focused, and carefully developed appeal for a distinctive approach to Christian leadership founded on character, conviction, commitment, wisdom, trust, and integrity. The authors, drawing on both Old Testament and New Testament teaching and examples, contend that these traits flow out of a response to a right understanding of the fear and worship of God. Leading from the Foundation Up will offer helpful perspective; balance; insight; and, in some cases, a needed course correction for the ongoing conversations related to leadership for churches, Christian organizations, and Christian institutions."
—David S. Dockery, president, International Alliance for Christian Education; and distinguished professor of theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
"Since the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, it is also the foundation of biblical leadership. This volume takes us to the theological center of what makes leadership distinctly Christian—humility, reverence, and submission to God. When leaders fear the Lord, they will make leadership decisions from an eternal and ethical perspective reflecting God’s Word, work, and ways. Rather than focus on methodology, this book will help you deepen the core values that drive effective leadership."
—Jeff Iorg, President, Gateway Seminary; and author of The Painful Side of Leadership
