Oriented Leadership: Why Every Christian Needs It

This book was originally published in 1994, and was commissioned by The All-American Council of the Orthodox Church in America as a companion volume on Leadership to accompany leadership development programs within the Church. It provides an overview of leadership and leadership development from an Eastern Christian perspective, discussing the subject at both theological levels and informing it with practical examples and problems found in typical parish and organizational life. Oriented Leadership paints a clear picture of what Christian leadership should and shouldn t be. The authors demonstrate that leadership is a sacramental aspect of life a vital part of what it means to be created in the image and likeness of God. This very practical book should be read by every Christian, no matter what his or her leadership capacity. The authors link traditional teaching with contemporary practice....Oriented Leadership fills a critical need for sound and workable methods of inter-relationship and inter-action within Church communities and beyond.