Seasons of a Leader's Life: Learning, Leading, and Leaving a Legacy

by Jeff Iorg

Overview

Learning, leading, and leaving a legacy are the seasons of a leader's life. The beginning phase involves the passion of youth and excitement for the future and is a time of earning degrees, finding mentors, and more. And while leaders are always learners, soon enough the true season of leadership arrives where the leader leads, employing key practices to advance the mission of their work. Finally, a leader must consider her legacy -- the wisdom gained, the people influenced, and the model of leadership that's left behind to inspire a subsequent generation ahead.

In Seasons of a Leader's Life, seminary president Jeff Iorg identifies Peter from The Bible as someone who lives through all three phases in the New Testament. In the Gospels he was a learner. In Acts he was a leader. In 1 and 2 Peter he wrote his legacy. Looking through that lens, Iorg blends scripture with leadership principles while prompting readers to see a bigger picture: Which season are you in right now? What should you be learning? How can you improve what you are doing? What will you leave for future generations? These questions surely lead to better leadership.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433681493
Publisher:	B&H Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/08/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Jeff Iorg is president of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds degrees from Hardin-Simmons University, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Iorg and his wife Ann have three children and live in Mill Valley, California.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Lessons for Emerging Leaders

Introduction 3

Lesson 1 Accept Your Identity 7

Lesson 2 Process Your Call 12

Lesson 3 Settle Your Call 17

Lesson 4 God Provides 23

Lesson 5 Develop Spiritual Disciplines 28

Lesson 6 Trust God's Power 33

Lesson 7 Take Risks 37

Lesson 8 Confess that Jesus Is Lord 41

Lesson 9 Submit to Jesus as Lord 45

Lesson 10 Develop Holiness 50

Lesson 11 Pray Boldly 55

Lesson 12 Forgive Others 59

Lesson 13 Live Urgently 63

Lesson 14 Live for Eternal Rewards 68

Lesson 15 Lead from the Future 73

Lesson 16 Serve Humbly 78

Lesson 17 Beware of Bravado 83

Lesson 18 Stay Alert 88

Lesson 19 Restrain Yourself 93

Lesson 20 Failure Happens 98

Lesson 21 Restoration Is Possible 102

Part 2 Priorities for Active Leaders

Introduction 109

Priority 1 Take the Lead 113

Priority 2 Tell the Truth 118

Priority 3 Call People to Jesus 122

Priority 4 Access God's Power 127

Priority 5 Magnify Jesus 131

Priority 6 Obey God 135

Priority 7 Confront Sin 140

Priority 8 Embrace New Paradigms 145

Priority 9 Leaders Change Their Minds 150

Priority 10 Defend the Faith 155

Priority 11 Leaders Rest in God's Protection 160

Priority 12 Work with Other Leaders 165

Priority 13 Make Mistakes and Move On 170

Part 3 Convictions of Maturing Leaders

Introduction 177

Conviction 1 Jesus Is Enough 182

Conviction 2 Pursue Purity-Personally and in Relationship with Others 187

Conviction 3 Build Good Relationships 192

Conviction 4 Do the Right Thing 197

Conviction 5 Be Steadfast 202

Conviction 6 Trust Jesus 207

Conviction 7 Trust the Word of God 211

Conviction 8 Confront Lies with Truth 215

Conviction 9 Anticipate the Lord's Return 220

Conviction 10 Give Glory to Jesus 224