The Genesis of Great Leadership

By Dr F K Oladele

Before there were kings, prophets, or apostles, God revealed His design for leadership in the book of Genesis.

In a world marked by cultural upheaval, moral uncertainty, and organizational instability, leaders need more than strategies and techniques. They need a foundation. In The Genesis of Great Leadership, Dr. Francis Kolawole Oladele returns to the first book of the Bible to uncover God's original blueprint for identity, stewardship, character, and influence.

Drawing on more than two decades of ministry leadership, teaching, and consulting, Dr. Oladele shows that Genesis is far more than a book of beginnings. It is a leadership manual. From the ordered work of creation to the lives of the patriarchs, Genesis shows how God shapes leaders through calling, conflict, crisis, and transformation.

Inside, you will discover:

Why leadership begins with God's order, and how leaders can design environments where people and organizations flourishWhat it means to lead as an image-bearer of God, and how sin distorts power, authority, and relationshipsHow Isaac models leadership through stability and continuity, and how Joseph shows leadership through providence and integrityThe hidden influence of family systems, identity, and generational legacy on every leaderHow Genesis connects theologically to Exodus and serves as a leadership blueprint for the Church todayPractical wisdom for leading with clarity and faith in complex, uncertain times

The book combines rigorous biblical study with contemporary leadership theory, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution, so it serves both academic study and real-world ministry. It also includes a full set of practical resources:

Proposed lecture modules for seminaries and Bible collegesMinistry tools, diagrams, and leadership frameworksCase studies and real ministry scenariosA Genesis Leadership Self-Assessment InventoryAn eight-session small group study guideA twelve-week sermon series outlineA leadership mentorship covenant template

Whether you are a pastor, ministry leader, seminary student, educator, or emerging leader, The Genesis of Great Leadership will deepen your understanding of how God forms leaders. It will strengthen your capacity to lead with wisdom, integrity, and spiritual authority in every area of your influence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HMCDTD6Z
• ISBN13: 9798182814553
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Francis Kolawole Oladele
• Length: 498 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"