{"product_id":"9781540970763_the-friendship-model-of-church-leadership","title":"The Friendship Model of Church Leadership","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Fresh, Biblical Vision of Leadership Rooted in Christ's Invitation to Relationship\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWestern church leadership is caught between two broken stories: the leader as pseudo-CEO and the leader as burned-out martyr to the cause. Contesting these narratives, Chloe Lynch offers a fresh, biblically faithful vision: leadership as friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith deep theological insight, Lynch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● deconstructs harmful leadership models, from managerialism to the martyr complex;\u003cbr\u003e● reveals the life-giving potential of true friendship in pastoral ministry;\u003cbr\u003e● offers real-life examples of leadership as a journey of friendship; and\u003cbr\u003e● shows how embracing this approach can transform churches from the inside out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRooted in God's invitation to relationship through Christ, \u003ci\u003eThe Friendship Model of Church Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e argues that the story of Jesus--a story of friendship with God and others--ought to illuminate our practices of church leadership. Drawing on incarnational theology, it offers a constructive alternative to both corporate and self-sacrificial approaches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccessible, engaging, and thought-provoking, this book is ideal for pastors, church leaders, ministry students, and anyone yearning for a leadership style that embodies the beating heart of the gospel. It will help readers learn to lead in love and inspire them to redefine leadership in their own communities.","brand":"Chloe Lynch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67734956965965,"sku":"9781540970763","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8532\/3085\/files\/9781540970763.jpg?v=1792504088","url":"https:\/\/bakerpublishinggroup.com\/products\/9781540970763_the-friendship-model-of-church-leadership","provider":"Baker Publishing Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}