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davehershey's review
3.0
I am not a fan of leadership books. I would much rather read theology or history or a good novel. But as I've worked in campus ministry for a decade, I have realized that it is helpful to read a leadership book every now and then. Recently I asked some older ministry friends what leadership books they recommend and Transforming Leadership by Leighton Ford came up. So I read it. I didn't like it, per se, but that was mostly because it was a leadership book (remember, I am not a fan). That said, judged on its on merit and not my own taste, it is a solid book. Written in 1991 it is a bit dated, but the principles from the life of Jesus remain relevant. If you are searching for a book on leadership, check this one out.
A few favorite quotes:
"The world was not to be changed by building great institutions, behind whose walls his followers could safely hide, nor by passing legislation to make people conform, nor by the force of arms or coercion, nor by militant majorities of high powered publicity campaigns. It was to be moved by a quiet minority, , little platoons of men and women who had been with Jesus and whose hearts and minds had been changed. Living by his Spirit as 'little Christs,' in the highways and byways of everyday life, they would restrain and reshape from the inside, the institutions, the armies, the legislatures, the homes, the temples and the trading-posts of the nations" (67-68)
"The biggest thing is too small a thing when it is not done to the glory of God and for the global purpose of Jesus" (97)
"Jesus shows his followers that his kingdom is God's total answer for their total need" (108)
"Many mistake toughness for strength, precisely because they lack inner security and have to project a brazen image. Jesus, on the other hand, possessed a remarkable force of personality and character and was secure enough that he could be remarkably open. He showed his emotions and concealed neither his tears nor his anger. He enjoyed people and allowed them quickly to establish intimacy. Children loved him, and ordinary people could approach him in the marketplace. In Jesus, strength and compassion were joined so that his strength became a transforming, liberating force, not one which frightened and crippled others" (122)
"Jesus never regarded people who pushed into his life as interruptions of his ministry" (208)
A few favorite quotes:
"The world was not to be changed by building great institutions, behind whose walls his followers could safely hide, nor by passing legislation to make people conform, nor by the force of arms or coercion, nor by militant majorities of high powered publicity campaigns. It was to be moved by a quiet minority, , little platoons of men and women who had been with Jesus and whose hearts and minds had been changed. Living by his Spirit as 'little Christs,' in the highways and byways of everyday life, they would restrain and reshape from the inside, the institutions, the armies, the legislatures, the homes, the temples and the trading-posts of the nations" (67-68)
"The biggest thing is too small a thing when it is not done to the glory of God and for the global purpose of Jesus" (97)
"Jesus shows his followers that his kingdom is God's total answer for their total need" (108)
"Many mistake toughness for strength, precisely because they lack inner security and have to project a brazen image. Jesus, on the other hand, possessed a remarkable force of personality and character and was secure enough that he could be remarkably open. He showed his emotions and concealed neither his tears nor his anger. He enjoyed people and allowed them quickly to establish intimacy. Children loved him, and ordinary people could approach him in the marketplace. In Jesus, strength and compassion were joined so that his strength became a transforming, liberating force, not one which frightened and crippled others" (122)
"Jesus never regarded people who pushed into his life as interruptions of his ministry" (208)
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