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This book argues that ethical leadership without a theological foundation is lacking a firm foundation. It begins with a critical assessment of ethical leadership as a leadership theory, showing how ethics and theology became separated, creating the space for ethical leadership outside of theology. Nevertheless, the author argues that ethical leadership without a biblical basis is weak, though one need not be religious to embrace the leadership principles of biblical theology. Unfolding Christology, anthropology, eschatology, and contextualized leadership as four key aspects of biblical theology for ethical leadership, this book will appeal to those studying leadership, business, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
List of contents
1. Ethics, Leadership, and Ethical Leadership.- 2. Reconnecting Ethics and Theology.- 3. Biblical Theology.- 4. Creation: Human Beings and Leadership.- 5. Cross and Christ: Faithfulness and Effectiveness in Leadership.- 6. Climax: Eschatology and the Aim of Leadership.- 7. Culture and Ethical Leadership.
About the author
Aaron Perry is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care and Christian Ministry at Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University. He is the editor of
Developing Ears to Hear: Listening in Pastoral Ministry, the Spiritual Life, and Theology and co-editor of
Leadership the Wesleyan Way: An Anthology for Forming Leaders in Wesleyan Thought and Practice. He is also co-author of
He Ascended into Heaven: Learn to Live an Ascension-Shaped Life.
Summary
This book argues that ethical leadership without a theological foundation is lacking a firm foundation. It begins with a critical assessment of ethical leadership as a leadership theory, showing how ethics and theology became separated, creating the space for ethical leadership outside of theology. Nevertheless, the author argues that ethical leadership without a biblical basis is weak, though one need not be religious to embrace the leadership principles of biblical theology. Unfolding Christology, anthropology, eschatology, and contextualized leadership as four key aspects of biblical theology for ethical leadership, this book will appeal to those studying leadership, business, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
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“Discusses how biblical theology can aid leaders and foster ethical leadership, presenting a post critical conversation on leadership based on the contents and narrative of the Bible. Surveys recent studies in ethical leadership and opportunities for further reflection.” (Journal of Economic Literature, Vol. 59 (1), 2021)
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"Discusses how biblical theology can aid leaders and foster ethical leadership, presenting a post critical conversation on leadership based on the contents and narrative of the Bible. Surveys recent studies in ethical leadership and opportunities for further reflection." (Journal of Economic Literature, Vol. 59 (1), 2021)
