Leadership Essentials for Christian Ministries: A Practical Guide for Those Called to Serve

By James R. Estep, Kevin M. Gushiken, Michael J. Anthony

In Leadership Essentials for Christian Ministries, three seasoned educators and ministry veterans integrate biblical principles with contemporary leadership insights to provide a comprehensive guide for those called to serve in congregational, nonprofit, and parachurch settings.

Drawing on decades of ministry experience, Michael J. Anthony, James R. Estep Jr., and Kevin M. Gushiken demonstrate how servant leadership rooted in humility and collaboration creates lasting impact. This practical textbook moves beyond theoretical frameworks to offer real-world applications that have proven effective across diverse ministry contexts.

Starting with a biblical foundation of leadership and guiding readers through contemporary topics, the authors point to strategic, Christ-centered leadership approaches. Each chapter includes pedagogical elements designed for classroom use, supported by PowerPoint slides for instructors.

Written for students as well as practicing ministry leaders, this textbook fills a critical gap in Christian education curricula by combining biblical foundations, theology, leadership theory, and practical application in one authoritative resource.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1540969304
• ISBN13: 9781540969309
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Length: 304 Pages