This book helps leaders discover, develop, and deliver their leadership lifestories. Through examples of Jesus’s 12 disciples, readers will understand more about the relationship between storytelling and leadership from first-century followers of Jesus. In a world that seems to separate people, Leadership Lifestories bring people back together by pointing to the peace found in the redeeming work of Jesus Christ. Each chapter includes simple steps so that individuals can uncover their unique strengths and discover how they can better serve their families, their organizations, and their communities.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Introduction

SECTION ONE: AGENTS OF SHALOM

Chapter 1 – Mapping the Journey

Chapter 2 – James the Less: Life Stories Rooted in Christ

Chapter 3 – Thaddeus: The Elements of Formative Moments

Chapter 4 – Simon the Zealot: Commitment and Participation

Chapter 5 – Judas Iscariot: Broken Leadership Life Stories

SECTION TWO: MODELS OF SHALOM

Chapter 6 – Nathanael: Leadership Life Stories of Self-awareness

Chapter 7 – Thomas: Leadership Life Stories of Struggle

Chapter 8 – Philip: Leadership Life Stories of New Perspective

Chapter 9 – Matthew: Leadership Life Stories of New Beginnings

SECTION THREE: WITNESSES TO SHALOM

Chapter 10 – James the Greater: Son of Thunder

Chapter 11 – Andrew: Listening for Truth

Chapter 12 – John: Cultivated Through Time

Chapter 13 – Peter: Leadership Life Stories Built on the Rock

Conclusion

Notes

Index