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In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by Henri Nouwen

I thought I had read everything that Henri Nouwen had written. Recently, I was given a copy of this small paperback book that I had never seen. It was written in 1989 and boy is it prophetic.

In the name of Jesus by Henri J.M. Nouwen

Nouwen was asked to present on the topic of Christian Leadership at a conference of church leaders. He offers his view of the way Jesus led, how church leaders think about leadership and what the future might be like unless leaders change their way of thinking. Turns out he was right on target. 

He reflects on the three temptations of Jesus, how they illustrate the temptations Christian leaders face, and how Jesus dealt with those same temptations. Go deep and have your own thinking challenged in this small, profound little book.

Bob Lonac

About Bob Lonac

Today, friends call me a leader of leaders. But this wasn’t always the case.

During my life of working in faith-based, Christ-centered ministry, relationships have proved to be the common thread. My passion is helping other people grow through one-on-one mentoring and small group training. I love building teams. I love seeing people and organizations succeed. You can read more about my story and what I'm doing now.

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