Paul and His Team, Ryan Lokkesmoe
Paul and His Team, Ryan Lokkesmoe
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Paul and His Team
What the Early Church Can Teach Us About Leadership and Influence

Author: Ryan Lokkesmoe

Narrator: Ryan Lokkesmoe

Unabridged: 5 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/03/2017


Synopsis

What can we learn about leadership and influence from Paul? Most Christians know something of the Apostle Paul’s life and ministry, but what about the incredible team of influencers he assembled and mobilized? Who were they, and how did Paul lead this team to accomplish God’s purposes? Even more, what can we learn from their successes and failures, and how can we imitate their qualities? These are the questions that inspired Ryan Lokkesmoe, PhD, to write Paul and His Team. Like a church-ministry version of Team of Rivals, it reveals important principles about leadership and influence by showing how this early ministry team: ·Adapted to cultural, doctrinal, and interpersonal challenges ·Found common ground with their audiences ·Led baby believers toward maturity ·Stayed united despite differing opinions ·Equipped others for the work of the ministry ·Conducted their lives with self-discipline ·Built and maintained strategic partnerships ·Navigated sensitive cross-cultural situations ·Persisted through difficulty, frustration, and fractured relationships ·Persevered when ministry was discouraging ·Developed leaders to replace themWhether you are in a position of leadership or are simply a passionate follower of Christ, you are an influencer that God is using to build His church. And while Paul and His Team certainly reveals a lot about Paul's character as a leader, it also highlights both prominent and obscure members of his team to offer a textured portrait of the early church’s influence in spreading the gospel. Let’s learn from the men and women God used to build the church, letting them shape our leadership and influence as we continue their work.

About Ryan Lokkesmoe

Ryan Lokkesmoe is the lead pastor of Real Hope Community Church in the Houston area, a church he helped launch in 2016. Ryan loves books and music, is a history buff, and follows current events closely. More than anything he enjoys spending time with his wife, Ashley, and their two children.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Zachary on May 07, 2018

Decent book. Only somewhat helpful as the chapters were too brief. But I appreciated the topics addressed and the attempt to illuminate Paul's leadership qualities.......more

Goodreads review by Nathan on February 23, 2018

[Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Moody Publishers.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] There is no shortage of books that seek to mine the Bible for leadership advice [1], and this book seeks to stand out from the pack by pointing to obscure leaders who assisted Paul.  The author......more

Goodreads review by George P. on February 06, 2018

Ryan Lokkesmoe is the lead pastor of Real Hope Community Church in Houston, and has a Ph.D. in New Testament studies. In Paul and His Team: What the Early Church Can Teach Us About Leadership and Influence, he brings his pastoral and academic experiences into fruitful dialogue about what the apostle......more

Goodreads review by Russell on October 09, 2017

Leadership books can actually be bought for pennies these days. The field of leadership is flooded with books, articles, and how-to guides. As it relates to biblical leadership and team building, however, the topic is far less developed. Church leadership is often discussed but biblical models are o......more