When Leadership and Discipleship Collide (Leadership Library)

By Bill Hybels

Book Overview

Usando historias de su propia vida y ministerio, Bill Hybels muestra c?mo las leyes para el ?xito en el liderazgo pueden a veces chocar de frente contra otra realidad: un aviso interno del Esp?ritu... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031028306X
• ISBN13: 9780310283065
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 0.5" x 4.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

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When Leadership and Discipleship Collide by Bill Hybles focuses on taking the modern "laws of leadership," rethinking this, and acting upon what truly matters when it comes to the decision of discipleship or what we think are the "laws of leadership." Many of these laws are derived from modern business practices and scholarship have infiltrated the church and some have robbed many Christians from the blessings of true godly leadership which thrives on glorifying God and the discipleship of His children. Hybles sets out to show that when "the human laws of leadership and the scriptural demands of discipleship do collide, decide on the side of discipleship every time" (50). Hybles does a wonderful job of breaking down some of the "leadership laws" and showing that when it comes to Christ, His leadership broke those laws every time. The first law is what Hybles calls, "Building a Team of Highly Qualified Leaders." This is probably one of the most understood and utilized laws for Westerners today. The Western mindset is set on building a strong team and is usually focused on those we conceder to be the best of the best. However, Hybles points out the Jesus does not follow this law in anyway whatsoever. "No, Jesus goes out and instead gathers a rather motley crew of commercial fishermen. The majority of them are untrained, uncouth, and underage. Some have hot tempers, others have questionable business practices, and not one has evangelistic experience" (13). This is not how modern Church leadership practices are followed in many circles today. The next law is to "Keep Up the Momentum." This is the law that modern leaders understand to be one of the crucial aspect of leadership. When things are hot, keep going along with what is keeping it hot. However, Hybles again points out that when Jesus was gathering great crowds and people from all over were coming to listen, be healed, have evil spirits cast out, and hear His preaching, Jesus just goes away. "Jesus actually withdraws from all the action; he goes off alone to a solitary place to reflect and spend some quality time in prayer" (14). Again, in modern leadership, this would be considered a major mistake and probably a sign of weakness, but this is Jesus and this is what He chooses to do. Several other laws which Hybles points to are "Propagate Good Press," or when people have something good to say let them, but again in Mark 1:41 Jesus finished healing someone and said to him, "see that you don't tell this to anyone." "Avoid Unnecessary Controversy," is the ever so loved attempt by many to keep everyone happy and trying not to stir up unnecessary controversy at all costs. However, Hybles show an event that took place on the Sabbath when Jesus and his disciples were walking through a grain field and the disciples start to eat some of the grain. This upset the Pharisees and brought about controversy that could have been avoided by choosing a different day to go on a walk. Other laws, which Hybles c

Rethinking Priorities

Church leaders are often led to believe that keeping the laws of leadership are as sacred as keeping the commandments of Christ. While the laws of leadership most often have no conflict with what Christ would have us do, there are times when they conflict. This book, although short and a quick read, will help the reader rethink their priorities and especially to ask themselves the question, "What if . . .?" Bill Hybels does a great job of relating personal experiences to the subject.

More good stuff from Hybels!

Hybels is one of my favorite writers/leaders and I am always inspired and challenged when I read his stuff. It's no different after reading "When Leadership and Discipleship Collide." Even though this book is quite short, it's packed with a very important message that addresses the question: "What do you do when the laws of leadership collide with the teachings of Christ?" Hybels certainly uplifts the importance of leadership, but in those times where what God calls you to do collides with known/trust leadership laws, Hybels encourages leaders to choose God's way/discipleship every time. Hybels highlights the ministry of the Holy Spirit to help in this endeavor. Today, I wrote a more in-depth review on my blog (click on my name/profile to find my link).

Concise Insight

A cute, little 68 page book, it's a single concept, basically a sermon, that you can read in less than an hour. Hybels begins with a look at the leadership "foibles" of Jesus, the many times Jesus violated specific, clear, and time-tested rules of leadership, slowing the momentum of his own ministry, starting controversies where he didn't need to and such. Then Hybels goes through a list of his own leadership mistakes, some big risks that he took and sometimes paid for. However, the gist and punch line of the book (page 57 and following) is that when the Holy Spirit tells you to contradict rules of leadership, you should do it. The book announces strongly that you should trust the Bible over your instincts and the Holy Spirit over your training. My first reaction was that it was too short to make for a legitimate book, but when I think of a number of largely secular business leaders that I know, who have only a loose affiliation with the church, it occurs to me that this might be sufficiently concise and to the point that they might actually give it a try. So in the end, I suspect it will prove a worthwhile tool. James W. Miller is the author of God Scent: A Devotional