Biblical Theology for Ethical Leadership (eBook)

Leaders from Beginning to End

Aaron Perry (Autor)

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2018 | 1st ed. 2018
V, 193 Seiten
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
9783319750439 (ISBN)

Infos

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. 

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.

Inhalt

Contents 6
Chapter 1 Introduction: Getting Theologians and Leaders Around the Table 7
Introduction 7
What’s Theology Have to Do with Leadership? 8
Why Should I Keep Reading? 13
Theology Can Keep Leaders Going 13
Theology Can Clarify a Leader’s Vision 14
Theology Can Expand the Leader’s Imagination 14
Theology Can Contribute to a Leader’s Accurate Self-Perception and Perception of Others 16
Theology Takes Us Deep 19
Theologians and Leaders Working Together: A Post-critical Conversation 20
Conclusion 24
References 26
Chapter 2 Ethics, Leadership, and Ethical Leadership 28
Introduction 28
Definitions and Relationships 29
Character (Virtue) and the Ethics of Leadership 30
Outcomes (Teleology) and the Ethics of Leadership 31
Rules (Deontology) and the Ethics of Leadership 32
Culture and the Ethics of Leadership 33
Spirituality and the Ethics of Leadership 35
Blended Approaches and the Ethics of Leadership 36
The Emergence of an Ethical Leadership Theory 38
Reopening the Ethical Leadership Question 40
Cross-Disciplines for Ethical Leadership 42
Theology as an Appropriate Discipline? 43
Conclusion 45
References 45
Chapter 3 Reconnecting Ethics and Theology 49
Introduction 49
Divorce of Ethics and Theology 50
Leadership Ethics Without Theology? 53
Putting Theology and Ethics Back Together 56
Conclusion 60
References 61
Chapter 4 Biblical Theology 62
Introduction 62
The Bible, Ethical Formation, and Leadership Studies 62
The Authority of Scripture 70
Biblical Theology for Leadership Studies 73
Conclusion 75
References 75
Chapter 5 Creation: Human Beings and Leadership 77
Chasing Success 77
Being Human 79
Let’s Start at the Very Beginning 81
Image of God 84
The Garden of Eden 85
Human Beings and Ethical Leadership 86
Leadership as Human Beings 88
Human Beings Lead as Royalty 88
Human Beings Lead as Priests 89
Human Beings Lead as Prophets 91
Leadership with Human Beings 94
Leadership of Human Beings 97
Conclusion 99
References 100
Chapter 6 Cross and Christ: Faithfulness and Effectiveness in Leadership 102
Introduction 102
Jesus: Image of God, Model Leader, Objective Reality 105
Suffering Servant and Son of Man 108
Jesus as King—but What Kind? 110
The Leadership of the Cross 115
Implications for Ethical Leadership 117
Ethical Leadership Values Narratives Before Changing Them 117
Ethical Leadership Embraces Power and Vulnerability for the Good of Followers 119
Ethical Leadership Privileges Faithfulness over Effectiveness in Freedom 124
Conclusion 126
References 127
Chapter 7 Climax: Eschatology and the Aim of Leadership 130
Getting Kicked in the Stomach 130
Leadership and the Future 132
Eschatology and Leadership 133
Christian Eschatology 139
Resurrection Eschatology, Leadership, and Ethical Leadership 142
Faith and Ethical Leadership 145
Love and Ethical Leadership 148
Hope and Ethical Leadership 152
Conclusion 157
References 158
Chapter 8 Culture: Contexts of Ethical Leadership 160
Introduction 160
Culture, the Good Creation, and the Coming Future 162
Cultural Goods Affirmed and Applied for Ethical Leadership 175
1 Timothy and Church Leadership in Ephesus 175
Revelation and Political Leadership 180
Conclusion 185
References 186
Index 190

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.3.2018
• Reihe/Serie: Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business
• Reihe/Serie: Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business
• Zusatzinfo: V, 193 p.
• Verlagsort: Cham
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management
• Schlagworte: Anthropology • biblically based leadership • Christ • Christian leadership • Christology • contextualized leadership • Eschatology • ethics • Faith, Spirituality and Business • Jesus • Jesus Christ • Servant Leadership
• ISBN-13: 9783319750439 / 9783319750439