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- Focuses on ethical leadership as a construct and engages leadership literature before and alongside delving into Scripture
- Aims to re-connect theology and ethics for the strengthening of ethical leadership
- Offers principles that will appeal to religious and nonreligious people alike
Part of the book series: Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business (CFPLB)
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Table of contents (8 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
This book argues that ethical leadership without a theological foundation is lacking a firm foundation. It begins with a critical assessment of ethical leadership as a leadership theory, showing how ethics and theology became separated, creating the space for ethical leadership outside of theology. Nevertheless, the author argues that ethical leadership without a biblical basis is weak, though one need not be religious to embrace the leadership principles of biblical theology. Unfolding Christology, anthropology, eschatology, and contextualized leadership as four key aspects of biblical theology for ethical leadership, this book will appeal to those studying leadership, business, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Reviews
“Discusses how biblical theology can aid leaders and foster ethical leadership, presenting a post critical conversation on leadership based on the contents and narrative of the Bible. Surveys recent studies in ethical leadership and opportunities for further reflection.” (Journal of Economic Literature, Vol. 59 (1), 2021)
“As a complement to the plethora of books that address the what and how of ethical leadership, Aaron Perry offers a lucid account of the why of ethical leadership from a biblical perspective. In a conversational and sometimes downright funny style, he demonstrates that leading is an inherently theological endeavor and offers insights that are both practical and theologically sound. Both scholars and practicing leaders will benefit from this book.” (Michael E. Palanski, Associate Professor, Saunders College of Business, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA)“Aaron Perry argues that theology serves the needs of real leaders, by clarifying vision, giving crucial insight into self and others, and taking us deep: into the complexities and profundities of what makes us human, and human agents for good in the world.” (Sondra Wheeler, Martha Ashby Carr Professor of Christian Ethics, Wesley Theological Seminary, USA)
“This book will push pastors to think about their role as a pastor-leader, and it is also accessible for any parishioner.” (Rev. Tara Beth Leach, Senior Pastor, First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena, USA)
“Aaron Perry gives us theologically well-formed, biblical theology for truly Christian leadership. Church leaders will find wise guidance in these pages.” (Will Willimon, Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry, Duke Divinity School, USA)
“Dr. Aaron Perry provides an accessible on-ramp to theological and ethical foundations for Christian leadership. His insights guide ones entrusted with authority through the identity, role and impact dimensions of an applied theological ethic of leadership.” (Thomas F. Tumblin, Professor of Leadership and Associate Provost for Global Initiatives & Academic Affairs, Asbury Theological Seminary, USA)
Authors and Affiliations
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Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, USA
Aaron Perry
About the author
Aaron Perry is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care and Christian Ministry at Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University. He is the editor of Developing Ears to Hear: Listening in Pastoral Ministry, the Spiritual Life, and Theology and co-editor of Leadership the Wesleyan Way: An Anthology for Forming Leaders in Wesleyan Thought and Practice. He is also co-author of He Ascended into Heaven: Learn to Live an Ascension-Shaped Life.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Biblical Theology for Ethical Leadership
Book Subtitle: Leaders from Beginning to End
Authors: Aaron Perry
Series Title: Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75043-9
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Business and Management, Business and Management (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-75042-2Published: 03 April 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-09134-7Published: 26 January 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-75043-9Published: 21 March 2018
Series ISSN: 2946-4579
Series E-ISSN: 2946-4587
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: V, 193
Topics: Faith, Spirituality and Business, Business Strategy/Leadership, Business Ethics, Christian Theology
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