Missional Leadership
: Taking Initiative For The Glory Of God And The Good Of The World

We don’t need a strategy. We need a Father. We live in an age that is simultaneously fascinated with, and fearful of, leadership. An endless barrage of conferences, books, blogs, and podcasts testify to a growing interest in the field. Yet, it seems so few are converting their interest into action. Like fans at an NFL football game, many of us are intrigued by the spectacle and may even daydream about stepping into the arena.... Show More Ultimately, our fear of embarrassment and injury keeps us in the stands.¢ In his debut book, author, coach, and leadership professor Charles Smith helps readers understand that in response to our fear, leaders often forgo leadership altogether. Many of us are too scared to lead, but too proud to appear disengaged. Stuck in the middle, we simulate leadership. But God is calling us out of the stands and into the arena. He is calling us to follow Him deep into the wild and restless world around us. We are not going alone—He has gone before us and promises to go with us.He will surely give us everything we need Show Less