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Journal of the American Society for Church Growth Volume 13 Issue 3 Article 6 10-1-2002 Book Review: The Leadership Continuum: A Biblical Model for Effective Leading by John Westerman Paul J. Meyer Meyer Family Enterprises Follow this and additional works at: https://place.asburyseminary.edu/jascg  Part of the Christianity Commons, Missions and World Christianity Commons, Practical Theology Commons, and the Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion Commons Recommended Citation Meyer, P. J. (2002). Book Review: The Leadership Continuum: A Biblical Model for Effective Leading by John Westerman. Journal of the American Society for Church Growth, 13(3), 79-80. Retrieved from https://place.asburyseminary.edu/jascg/vol13/iss3/6 This Book Review is brought to you for free and open access by ePLACE: preserving, learning, and creative exchange. It has been accepted for inclusion in Journal of the American Society for Church Growth by an authorized editor of ePLACE: preserving, learning, and creative exchange. Journal of the American Society for Church Growth, Fall 2002Book ReviewsThe Leadership Continuum:A Biblical Model for Effective LeadingReviewed by Paul J. MeyerWesterman, John. The Leadership Continuum: A Biblical Modelfor Effective Leading. Deer Lodge, TN: Lighthouse Publishing 1997,273 pp. Call toll free to order: (877) GOD-KEPT (463-5378).The Leadership Continuum builds a strong case for whatchurches desperately need today—leaders committed to strate-gies and methods appropriate for particular tasks, situations,and people. Building on an existing model, Westermann pre-sents a continuum of church leadership based on servant leader-ship concepts. His biblical perspectives are compelling; his real-life examples paint vivid pictures of the various approaches.Westermann offers a detailed blueprint of how to developeffective leadership in the context of the church. Recognizingthat the ultimate goal of a church leader is developing mature,capable, and committed church members, Westermann outlinesthe biblical perspectives, benefits, and tools for implementingeffective delegating and coaching of church members.Finally, Westermann speaks candidly about where churchleaders are failing, both in their thinking and their practices, andhow they can overcome these obstacles [to] become more effec-tive leaders. Thought-provoking discussion questions at the endof each chapter provide a practical tool for readers to processand apply what they are reading.In the final analysis, The Leadership Continuum  offers a fresh,convincing strategy for church leaders and thus provides a con-text for revival in the church1Meyer: Book Review: The Leadership Continuum: A Biblical Model for EffecPublished by ePLACE: preserving, learning, and creative exchange, 200280 Reviewed by Paul J. MeyerJournal of the American Society for Church Growth, Fall 2002ReviewerMeyer, Paul J. Address: PO Box 7411, Waco, TX 76714. Website:www.pauljmeyer.com. Paul Meyer directs Meyer Family Enter-prises (30 Companies), serves on the board of The Haggai Insti-tute, and is the author of numerous articles and books, amongwhich are is the author of The Five Pillars of Leadership and U n-locking Your Legacy: 25 Keys for Success.2Journal of the American Society for Church Growth, Vol. 13, Iss. 3 [2002], Art. 6https://place.asburyseminary.edu/jascg/vol13/iss3/6

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Journal of the American Society for Church Growth Volume 13 Issue 3 Article 6 10-1-2002 Book Review: The Leadership Continuum: A Biblical Model for Effective Leading by John Westerman Paul J. Meyer Meyer Family Enterprises Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalarchives.apu.edu/jascg  Part of the Christianity Commons, Missions and World Christianity Commons, Practical Theology Commons, and the Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion Commons Recommended Citation Meyer, P. J. (2002). Book Review: The Leadership Continuum: A Biblical Model for Effective Leading by John Westerman. Journal of the American Society for Church Growth, 13(3), 79-80. Retrieved from https://digitalarchives.apu.edu/jascg/vol13/iss3/6 This Book Review is brought to you for free and open access by APU Digital Archives. It has been accepted for inclusion in Journal of the American Society for Church Growth by an authorized editor of APU Digital Archives. For more information, please contact sharrell@apu.edu. Journal of the American Society for Church Growth, Fall 2002Book ReviewsThe Leadership Continuum:A Biblical Model for Effective LeadingReviewed by Paul J. MeyerWesterman, John. The Leadership Continuum: A Biblical Modelfor Effective Leading. Deer Lodge, TN: Lighthouse Publishing 1997,273 pp. Call toll free to order: (877) GOD-KEPT (463-5378).The Leadership Continuum builds a strong case for whatchurches desperately need today—leaders committed to strate-gies and methods appropriate for particular tasks, situations,and people. Building on an existing model, Westermann pre-sents a continuum of church leadership based on servant leader-ship concepts. His biblical perspectives are compelling; his real-life examples paint vivid pictures of the various approaches.Westermann offers a detailed blueprint of how to developeffective leadership in the context of the church. Recognizingthat the ultimate goal of a church leader is developing mature,capable, and committed church members, Westermann outlinesthe biblical perspectives, benefits, and tools for implementingeffective delegating and coaching of church members.Finally, Westermann speaks candidly about where churchleaders are failing, both in their thinking and their practices, andhow they can overcome these obstacles [to] become more effec-tive leaders. Thought-provoking discussion questions at the endof each chapter provide a practical tool for readers to processand apply what they are reading.In the final analysis, The Leadership Continuum  offers a fresh,convincing strategy for church leaders and thus provides a con-text for revival in the church1Meyer: Book Review: The Leadership Continuum: A Biblical Model for EffecPublished by APU Digital Archives, 200280 Reviewed by Paul J. MeyerJournal of the American Society for Church Growth, Fall 2002ReviewerMeyer, Paul J. Address: PO Box 7411, Waco, TX 76714. Website:www.pauljmeyer.com. Paul Meyer directs Meyer Family Enter-prises (30 Companies), serves on the board of The Haggai Insti-tute, and is the author of numerous articles and books, amongwhich are is the author of The Five Pillars of Leadership and U n-locking Your Legacy: 25 Keys for Success.2Journal of the American Society for Church Growth, Vol. 13, Iss. 3 [2002], Art. 6https://digitalarchives.apu.edu/jascg/vol13/iss3/6

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